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• Bottled Tea Beverages May Contain Fewer Polyphenols Than Brewed

• Treating Americans With Diabetes Cost Hospitals $83 Billion

• Weight-Loss Surgery Positively Affects Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes

• Women's Cholesterol Levels Vary With Menstrual Cycle

• Pancreatic Cancers Use Fructose to Fuel Their Growth

• Teens With Type 2 Diabetes Have Diminished Cognitive Performance

• Nutritional Labeling, Point-of-Purchase Signs Influence Healthy Food Choices

• Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Arterial Stiffness in Black Teens

• HDL Concentrations May Not Always Be a Good Measure of Heart Risk

• Discontinuing the One-Size-Fits-All Approach to Blood Sugar Control

• Two Therapies Slow Diabetic Eye Disease Progression

• Study Examines Hospital Complication Rates of Bariatric Surgery

• Supplements Provide No CVD Benefit in SEARCH Study

• Vitamin D Not Tied to Lower Risk for Rarer Cancers

• New Treatment for Crippling Diabetic Charcot Foot

• First Half of 2010 Showing Increase in New Food, Drink Products

• Cutting Fat and Calories Can Lower Cancer Risk in Dogs and People

• Low Vitamin D Linked to the Metabolic Syndrome in Elders

• NIH Expands Food Allergy Research Program

• Tai Chi and Qigong Show Significant Health Benefits

• High Fructose Diet May Contribute to High Blood Pressure

• Statins Do Not Prevent Death in High-Risk Individuals Without Heart Disease

• Type 2 Diabetes Medication Rosiglitazone Associated With Increased Cardiovascular Risks, Death

• Women Face Fewer Complications After Gastric Bypass Surgery

• Many People With Diabetes Ignore Dangers of Hot Weather

• Severe Obesity Becoming More Common in Sixth Graders

• Poor Control of Diabetes May be Linked to Low Vitamin D

• Bariatric Surgery in Adults With Diabetes Improves Insulin Sensitivity Better Than Diet

• Cutting Carbs Is More Effective than Low-Fat Diet for Insulin-Resistant Women

• Healthier Foods Up to Bat at Today's Major League Ballparks

• Endurance Sports Can Leave Women Running on Empty

• ATA Members Concerned About Reducing Dietary Iodine Intake

• Another Exercise Benefit: You Won’t Fall as Much

• Exercise During, After Cancer Treatment Now Encouraged

• Obese BMI Does Not Harm Current Health of Young Adults

• Calcium Consumption May Cause Prostate Cancer in Chinese

• Bariatric Surgeries Increase, But Quality, Cost Vary Widely

• High Blood Pressure Control Improving, Prevalence Not Decreasing

• Patients With Asthma Should Avoid High-Fat Meals

• Eating Nuts Associated With Improved Cholesterol Levels

• Mother’s Obesity Contributes to Newborn’s Higher Body Fat

• Vitamin K May Protect Against Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

• Are Obese Adolescents Too Young for Bariatric Surgery?

• Despite Tests, High Blood Pressure Hard to Recognize in Children

• Many 'Pre' Patients May Not be as Healthy as They Think

• Survey Reports Latest Honey Bee Losses

• Study Documents Geographic Variation in Childhood Obesity

• Fasting May Not be Needed for Children’s Cholesterol Tests

• Older Women With Diabetes Face Higher Risk for Colon Cancer

• Patients With NAFLD Have Increased Risk for Poor Outcomes After Liver Transplant

• Vitamin E Helps Those With Fatty Liver Disease

• Better Vitamin D Status Could Mean Better Quality of Life for Seniors

• Telephone Counseling Increases Daily Servings of Fruit, Vegetables

• Vitamin, Calcium Supplements May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk

• Lactate Plays a Role in Breast Cancer Development

• RDs Play Essential Role in Management of Gastric Bypass Patients

• Teens With Diabetes May Need Help in Transition to Adulthood

• Tainted Produce More Likely for Low-Income Shoppers

• Women Who Eat Foods With High Glycemic Index May Be at Greater Risk for Heart Disease

• No Evidence Obese Patients Are Less Likely to Receive Recommended Care

• HbA1c Outperforms Fasting Glucose for Risk Prediction

• Mexican Americans Closest to Reaching Activity Goals

• Considering Diabetes Treatment, One Size Does Not Fit All

• Exercise in Pregnancy Reduces Size of Offspring

• Researcher Urges Caution in Reducing Blood Pressure in Patients With Diabetes, Coronary Disease

• Higher Fast Food Prices Lead to Lower Weight, Diabetes Risk

• Drug Reduces Bad Cholesterol, Triglycerides Without Statin Side Effects

• Vitamin D Levels Effect Atherosclerosis Differently in Blacks, Whites

• Unhealthy Foods Become Less Popular With Increasing Costs

• Gene Site Found for a Children's Food Allergy

• Economist: Review Effectiveness Before Implementing Childhood Obesity Policies

• Obesity Linked to Poor Colon Cancer Prognosis

• Different Fat Types can Help or Hinder Obese Girls’ Bone Health

• Vitamin D Deficiency Likely Among Some Kidney Disease Patients Starting Dialysis

• Obese 3-Year-Olds Show Early Warning Signs for Future Heart Disease

• Eating Disorder Groups Urge Focus on Lifestyle, Not Weight

• Insulin Pumps May Have Advantage in Type 1 Diabetes

• Bitter Melon Extract Decreases Breast Cancer Cell Growth

• High-Fat Ketogenic Diet to Control Seizures Is Safe Over Long Term

• Obesity and Diabetes Study Weighs Influence of Genetics, Lifestyle

• Nestle HealthCare Nutrition, Healthcare Professionals Join Forces to Improve Patient Safety

• Chocolate May Lower Risk of Stroke

• Hypertension May Predict Dementia in Older Adults With Certain Cognitive Deficits

• Drinking Milk During Pregnancy May Lower Baby’s Risk of MS

• Teens Who Receive Gastric Banding Achieve Significant Weight Loss

• Mediterranean Diet May Lower Risk of Brain Damage

• Soft Drink Consumption May Increase Risk of Pancreatic Cancer

• Tea and Exercise May Affect Depression in Breast Cancer Patients

• Fat Behaves Differently in Patients With Polycistic Ovary Syndrome

• Common Antidepressants Linked to Lactation Difficulties in Moms

• Physical Activity Associated With Healthier Aging

• Childhood Obesity Alone May Increase Risk of Later Cardiovascular Disease

• Proteinuria Is Indicator of Heart Disease Risk in Whites, Not Blacks

• High Body Mass Index Among Children and Teens Remains Steady

• Study Investigates Mind/Body Techniques to Treat Celiac Disease

• Study Examines Calorie Information From Restaurants, Packaged Foods

• Commentary: Obese Pregnant Women Should Gain Less Weight Than Currently Recommended

• Genetic Predeterminants for Diabetes Found in Blacks

• Abnormal Blood Calcium Levels Deadly for Kidney Disease Patients

• Weight Concerns Affect Responses to Weight Loss Spam E-mails

• Exercise Associated With Preventing, Improving MCI

• St. John’s Wort Not Helpful Treatment for IBS

• New Research Suggests Fat Mass Helps Build Bone Mass in Girls

• Post-Treatment Diet Patterns Explored in Colorectal Cancer Patients

• Spices Halt Growth of Breast Stem Cells

• Fit Teenage Boys are Smarter

• Defining Feeding Milestones in Neonates Helps Improve Quality of Life

• Obesity Will Snuff Out Health Benefits Gained by Smoking Declines

• Vitamin D Levels Associated With Lymphoma Patient Survival

• Glucose Intolerance in Pregnancy Associated With Postpartum Cardiovascular Risk

• Pistachios May Reduce Lung Cancer Risk

• Food Attitudes Affect Obesity Risk in Middle-Aged Women

• Diabetes Cases to Double, Costs to Triple by 2034

• Sustainability: A Strategic Imperative for College Dining Services

• Diabetics Show Alarming Increase in Morbid Obesity

• Statins May Worsen Symptoms in Some Cardiac Patients

• Egyptian Mummies Reveal Heart Disease as Ancient Affliction

• Questions Remain Whether Green Tea Prevents Cancer

• One Half of U.S. Children Will Use Food Stamps

• Alternate-Day Fasting Shows Promise for Obese Dieters

• Weight Loss 'Maintainers' Have Fewer TVs at Home

• Omega-3 Use With Depression Treatment in Heart Disease Patients May Not Help

• Studies Explore Stress, Exposure, and GI Disorders

• Physicians May Have Less Respect for Obese Patients

• El Paso County Serves as a Model for Obesity Prevention

• Carrots in Space: Fresh Food for Astronauts on Its Way

• Good Nutrition May Prevent Polyneuropathy After Bariatric Surgery

• Safe Food Labels on Takeout Helps Restaurants Stand Apart

• Narrow Window to Reverse Teen Obesity With Surgery

• Treating Even Mild Diabetes in Pregnancy Carries Significant Benefit

• Mediterranean Diet Associated With Reduced Risk of Depression

• Ethnic Background May Be Associated With Diabetes Risk

• Exercise Training After Stroke Helps Patients Walk Faster, Longer

• Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Liver Disease in Obese Teen Males

• Tai Chi Can Help People With Diabetes Lower Glucose Levels

• Treating Pregnant Women for Mild Gestational Diabetes Reduces Serious Birthing Problems

• Men, Smokers With Diabetes See Health Providers Less

• Gluten-Free Diet Reduces Bone Problems in Children With Celiac Disease

• Pancreatic Fat Levels May Help Predict Diabetes

• Vitamin D: Many Benefits; Optimal Dose Uncertain

• Academy for Eating Disorders on the Family's Role in Eating Disorders

• Adding Flaxseed to Daily Diet May Reduce Prostate Cancer Risks

• Essential Oils From Common Spices May be Allies in Food Safety

• HHS, USDA Unveil New Food Safety Consumer Web Site

• Weight-Loss Surgery Can Break a Family’s Cycle of Obesity

• Waist-Hip Ratio Better Than BMI for Gauging Obesity in Elders

• Cutting ‘Hidden’ Salt Could Lower Nation’s Blood Pressure

• Scientists Uncover Immune System’s Role in Bone Loss

• Weight Gain in Adulthood Associated With Prostate Cancer Risk

• Children With Cancer Face Unique Nutritional Needs

• Food Stamp Use Linked to Weight Gain

• An Apple a Day Keeps Kidney Stones Away

• Regular Yoga Practice Is Associated With Mindful Eating

• Exercise, Mediterranean-type Diet Appear to Lower Alzheimer's Risk

• Healthy Lifestyle Habits May Reduce Risk of Chronic Disease

• Obesity Remains No. 1 Health Problem for Kids in 2009

• Millions of U.S. Children Low in Vitamin D

• Low Short-term Risks for Extreme Obesity After Bariatric Surgery

• Review Provides New Insights Into the Causes of Anorexia

• Seniors Benefit From Strength Training

• Study Finds Links Between Obesity, Adolescents’ Social Networks

• Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Disease Rising in Poor, Young

• Healthy Lifestyle Habits Linked With Reduced Risk of Heart Failure

• Two Dietary Oils, Two Sets of Benefits for Older Women With Diabetes

• Parents’ Endorsement of Sports Increases Children’s Physical Activity

• Celiac Disease Four Times More Common than in 1950s

• Baking Soda: For Cooking, Cleaning, and Kidney Health

• Lap-Band Surgery May Reverse Metabolic Syndrome in Teens Who Are Obese

• Expected Calorie Content Influences Reaction to Nutrition Information

• Children Accepted Whole Grain, Soluble Fiber-Enriched Foods in Test

• Childhood Obesity Increases Early Signs of Cardiovascular Disease

• Research Considers Lean Mass Better for Developing Bones

• Weight Loss Surgery Reduces Risk Factors for Heart Disease, Diabetes

• Green Tea May Affect Prostate Cancer Progression

• Study: Parents’ Influence on Children’s Eating Habits Is Small

• Eating Meat Does Not Raise Breast Cancer Risk in Older Women

• Study Implicates Triglycerides in Diabetes Nerve Loss

• Review Identifies Diet Factors Influencing Heart Disease Risk

• Study: Obese Women Should Not Gain Weight During Pregnancy

• Breast-feeding Duration, Weaning Diet May Shape Body Composition

• Better Cardiorespiratory Fitness Related to Lower Risk of Death, Cardiovascular Disease

• Keeping Diabetes Under Control Still Difficult for Many Americans

• Complications and Costs for Obesity Surgery Declining

• Depression Linked With Accumulation of Visceral Fat

• Pesticide Exposure May Increase Risk of Parkinson's Disease

• Drinking Wine May Increase Survival Among Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Patients

• Exercise Is Safe Bet to Prevent Falls in Older People

• Charred Meat May Increase Risk of Pancreatic Cancer







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