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Ecological Differences in Weight, Length, and Weight for Length of ... - RedOrbit

Google News Diabetes - July 29, 2008 - 11:34am

Ecological Differences in Weight, Length, and Weight for Length of ...
RedOrbit, TX - 1 hour ago
It is a particular health problem among Hispanic and African American children. The percentage of overweight preschoolers (ages 2-5 years) has doubled in ...
Pilot Study of an Individually Tailored Educational Program By ... RedOrbit
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New study finds smoking predicts increased stroke risk for your spouse - EurekAlert (press release)

Google News Diabetes - July 29, 2008 - 4:04am

New study finds smoking predicts increased stroke risk for your spouse
EurekAlert (press release), DC - 28 minutes ago
All models were adjusted for age; race; Hispanic ethnicity; Southern birthstate; parental education; paternal occupation class; years of education; ...

Study Suggests 86 Percent of Americans Could be Overweight or ... - Newswise (press release)

Google News Obesity - July 28, 2008 - 4:02pm

Study Suggests 86 Percent of Americans Could be Overweight or ...
Newswise (press release) - 6 hours ago
This would result in 1 of every 6 health care dollars spent in total direct health care costs paying for overweight and obesity-related costs. ...

Study Suggests 86 Percent of Americans Could be Overweight or ... - Newswise (press release)

Google News Diabetes - July 28, 2008 - 4:02pm

Study Suggests 86 Percent of Americans Could be Overweight or ...
Newswise (press release) - 2 hours ago
Both the overweight and obese are at an increased risk for developing a number of health conditions, including hypertension, type 2 diabetes, heart disease ...

Study Suggests 86 Percent of Americans Could be Overweight or ... - Newswise (press release)

Google News Diabetes - July 28, 2008 - 4:02pm

Study Suggests 86 Percent of Americans Could be Overweight or ...
Newswise (press release) - 29 minutes ago
Both the overweight and obese are at an increased risk for developing a number of health conditions, including hypertension, type 2 diabetes, heart disease ...

Doctors' goal: End disparities - Atlanta Journal Constitution

Google News Obesity - July 28, 2008 - 11:31am

Doctors' goal: End disparities
Atlanta Journal Constitution,  USA - 11 hours ago
Despite the intended goal, quality and equal health care could not be assured, as the facility was designed to have Negro patients receive medical care on ...
NMA Annual Convention To Focus on Racial/Ethnic Health Disparities ... Kaiser network.org
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Doctor's treatment of inmates questioned - San Diego Union Tribune

Google News Diabetes - July 28, 2008 - 10:43am

Doctor's treatment of inmates questioned
San Diego Union Tribune, United States - 3 hours ago
Esperanza's work fell below acceptable medical standards for ailments such as heart disease and diabetes, according to the accusation filed in ...

Doctor's treatment of inmates questioned - San Diego Union Tribune

Google News Diabetes - July 28, 2008 - 10:43am

Doctor's treatment of inmates questioned
San Diego Union Tribune, United States - 1 hour ago
Esperanza's work fell below acceptable medical standards for ailments such as heart disease and diabetes, according to the accusation filed in ...

Programs Seek To Promote Weight-Loss Among Hispanics, Encourage ... - Medical News Today (press release)

Google News Diabetes - July 28, 2008 - 8:12am

Programs Seek To Promote Weight-Loss Among Hispanics, Encourage ...
Medical News Today (press release), UK - 18 hours ago
The following summarizes articles related to efforts that seek to address racial and ethnic health disparities. Integris Health: Nearly 350 Hispanic ...

Programs Seek To Promote Weight-Loss Among Hispanics, Encourage ... - Medical News Today (press release)

Google News Diabetes - July 28, 2008 - 8:12am

Programs Seek To Promote Weight-Loss Among Hispanics, Encourage ...
Medical News Today (press release), UK - 2 hours ago
The following summarizes articles related to efforts that seek to address racial and ethnic health disparities. Integris Health: Nearly 350 Hispanic ...

El Paso expert urges early treatment - El Paso Times

Google News Obesity - July 28, 2008 - 6:05am

El Paso expert urges early treatment
El Paso Times, TX - 16 hours ago
It updates a 1998 report with information gleaned from studies conducted since then, and rising rates of obesity and related diseases in this fast-food ...

Success seen with tailored diabetes education - American Medical News (subscription)

Google News Obesity - July 28, 2008 - 12:56am

Success seen with tailored diabetes education
American Medical News (subscription) - 21 hours ago
Diabetes is a problem throughout the world and, with rising obesity rates, is expected to become even more pervasive. Nearly 8% of the US population already ...

CDC: Mississippi Remains Most Obese State - WFLA

Google News Obesity - July 27, 2008 - 8:34pm

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CDC: Mississippi Remains Most Obese State
WFLA, FL - 57 minutes ago
The South has had high death rates from heart disease and stroke, health risks that have been linked to obesity, some experts noted. ...

Neglect, poverty put kids in peril - Statesman Journal

Google News Obesity - July 27, 2008 - 4:06am

Neglect, poverty put kids in peril
Statesman Journal, OR - 17 hours ago
It has a much higher rate of childhood obesity than the state as a whole. And its children are more likely to be repeatedly abused or neglected. ...

Los Angeles bans new fast food outlets and California outlaws ... - Telegraph.co.uk

Google News Obesity - July 26, 2008 - 12:33pm

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Los Angeles bans new fast food outlets and California outlaws ...
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 7 hours ago
Health officials in major cities have cited spiralling rates of obesity, heart diseases and diabetes to justify the increasingly draconian legislation. ...
Governor signs bill to cut fat The Desert Sun
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Los Angeles bans new fast food outlets and California outlaws ... - Telegraph.co.uk

Google News Diabetes - July 26, 2008 - 12:33pm

Los Angeles bans new fast food outlets and California outlaws ...
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 1 hour ago
Health officials in major cities have cited spiralling rates of obesity, heart diseases and diabetes to justify the increasingly draconian legislation. ...

"Peace of Heart" Campaign Comes to Atlanta to Help Fight Heart ... - WELT ONLINE

Google News Obesity - July 26, 2008 - 12:18pm

"Peace of Heart" Campaign Comes to Atlanta to Help Fight Heart ...
WELT ONLINE, Germany - 8 hours ago
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, and is the number one killer of African Americans and Hispanics. Obesity, diabetes ...

"Peace of Heart" Campaign Comes to Atlanta to Help Fight Heart ... - WELT ONLINE

Google News Diabetes - July 26, 2008 - 12:18pm

"Peace of Heart" Campaign Comes to Atlanta to Help Fight Heart ...
WELT ONLINE, Germany - 2 hours ago
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, and is the number one killer of African Americans and Hispanics. Obesity, diabetes ...

"Peace of Heart" Campaign Comes to Atlanta to Help Fight Heart ... - WELT ONLINE

Google News Diabetes - July 26, 2008 - 12:18pm

"Peace of Heart" Campaign Comes to Atlanta to Help Fight Heart ...
WELT ONLINE, Germany - 13 minutes ago
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, and is the number one killer of African Americans and Hispanics. Obesity, diabetes ...

Pharmacies screening for Type 2 diabetes - NewsOK.com (subscription)

Google News Diabetes - July 26, 2008 - 5:50am

Pharmacies screening for Type 2 diabetes
NewsOK.com (subscription), OK - 41 minutes ago
•Family background — especially Alaska Native, American Indian, African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American or Pacific Islander. •Gestational diabetes ...