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Strict diabetes treatment does not improve memory

2011-09-27T16:30:33Z

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Strict lowering of blood sugar in older diabetics preserved some of their brain volume, but it did nothing to slow memory loss, researchers said on Tuesday.

The findings are the latest from the large U.S.-backed study to show that aggressively treating longtime diabetics to achieve near-normal blood sugar levels d...

Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 30, 2010

2010-11-30T12:37:51Z

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The Debate Over Taxing Sugar-Sweetened Beverages

2010-11-29T14:38:27Z

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Make Time for Friends and Exercise

2010-11-02T12:38:09Z

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Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 2, 2010

2010-10-24T15:17:50Z

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Enjoying Ourselves to Death?

2010-09-10T11:31:13Z

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Pharmacy-led diabetes program saves big

2010-10-24T09:49:53Z

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American Diabetes Association's 67th Annual Scientific Sessions, June 22-26, 2007

2010-10-22T22:57:13Z

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ADA: Pre-Pregnancy Diabetes Explains Gestational Drop

2010-10-22T22:57:09Z

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ADA: Diabetes Associated with Hearing Impairment

2010-10-22T22:57:09Z

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First Non-Invasive Diabetes Screening Device Debuts at the 67th Annual Scientific Sessions of the ADA

2010-10-15T09:47:50Z

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ADA: Non-Invasive Glucose Test Devices Show Promise

2010-10-22T22:57:14Z

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New Devices Shine a Light on Blood Sugar Control

2010-10-22T22:58:20Z

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TV linked with poor diabetes control

2010-09-08T23:49:24Z

Norway Study Finds Type 1 Diabetic Kids Who Watched Lots of TV Had Poor Control of Disease

Diabetic children who spent the most time glued to the TV had a tougher time controlling their blood sugar, according to a Norwegian study that illustrates yet another downside of too much television.

The findings, based on a study of children with Type 1 diabetes, lend support to the

Health Highlights: May 26, 2007

2010-10-23T02:52:19Z

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Norway study finds Type 1 diabetic kids who watched lots of TV had poor control of disease

2010-09-08T22:13:48Z

The findings, based on a study of children with Type 1 diabetes, lend support to the American Academy of Pediatrics' advice that children watch no more than two hours of TV daily, said lead aut...

Chicago Mayor

2011-01-04T12:01:38Z

Chicago mayoral candidate Rahm Emanuel smiles during at a news conference at the Better Boys Foundation, Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)

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APTOPIX Chicago Mayor Emanuel

2011-01-04T12:01:36Z

Chicago mayoral candidate Rahm Emanuel waits in the wings before speaking at a news conference at the Better Boys Foundation, Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)

Food iPad Restaurant Menus

2011-01-03T08:30:52Z

In this photo taken Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010, Keith, left, and Peg Bragg of Chicago view the wine list on an iPad at Chicago Cut steakhouse in Chicago. The restaurant is just one eatery of several across the U.S. that have started uploading menus and wine lists to the digital devices. (AP P...

Dreaming Big Bionic Legs

2010-12-29T14:02:32Z

In this Dec. 16, 2010 photo, former NBA basketball player Mike Williams works with assistant physical therapist Arnel Cordero during his physical therapy session at Glencrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre in

Winter Weather

2010-12-27T08:32:16Z

Long lines of travelers rebook their tickets at O'Hare International Airport Monday morning, Dec. 27, 2010 in Chicago as severe weather in Northeast stranded many travelers and claused many flight cancellations. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)