A tale of two ‘cousins’Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 2:36PMSome 160 million people across the world suffer from diabetes mellitus (DM). This number is likely to increase exponentially in the years to come.
Study: Artery Damage Found In Obese KidsWednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 6:55AMThe arteries of many obese children and teenagers are as thick and stiff as those of 45-year-olds, a sign that such children could have severe
Obese kids' arteries signal troubleWednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 5:18AMThe arteries of many obese children and teenagers are as thick and stiff as those of 45-year-olds, a sign that such children could have severe cardiovascular disease at a much younger age than their parents unless their condition is reversed, researchers said Tuesday.
Study finds obese kids have arteries like 45-year-olds'Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 3:16AMMany overweight children and teenagers could have severe cardiovascular disease in their 20s and 30s, causing a healthcare crisis. Early identification of the problem is a key. The arteries of many obese children and teenagers are as thick and stiff as those of 45-year-olds, a sign that such children could have severe cardiovascular disease at a much younger age than their parents unless ...
High Blood Fat Levels Tied to Ischemic Stroke RiskTuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 7:03PM TUESDAY, Nov. 11 (HealthDay News) -- A Danish study links high levels of the blood fats called triglycerides with an increased risk of stroke -- and the way those levels were measured could change a basic medical practice, one of the researchers says.