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Tag: type 2 diabetes

Soda May Up Risk of Breast Cancer

| July 3, 2014 Comment

New research shows that soda may up the risk of breast cancer. Scientists have found that too many sugary drinks can increase breast density in women, and as there’s less fatty tissue, more cells are at risk of becoming cancerous. The study was done by researchers at Laval University, Quebec, and found that women who […]

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Nuts May Help with Weight-Loss and Diabetes

| June 30, 2014 Comment

Nuts may help with weight-loss and diabetes, say researchers who reviewed previous studies on the connection between nut consumption, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. The review showed that consuming nuts everyday significantly reduced the risk of weight-gain and type 2 diabetes. Nuts are high in protein and fiber, and help keep us feeling full longer […]

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Diabetes Rates Continue to Rise in US

| April 15, 2014 Comment

A new study shows that diabetes rates grew from 5.5% during 1988-1994 to 9.3% between 2005 and 2010 in the US. Prediabetes rates went up from 6% to more than 12% during the study period. Obesity rates among diabetics grew from 44% to 61%. According to researchers, the rise in diabetes rates can be attributed […]

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