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Study of three treatments of type 2 diabetes in children and teens has begun in US

A clinical study comparing three treatments of type 2 diabetes in children and teens has begun in 12 medical centers and their affiliated sites around the country, HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson announced today.

22 Mar 2004

Japanese study raises concerns for childhood health issues

The number of children suffering from mental disorders and health problems such as allergies and asthma has risen sharply over the past decade in this country. The United States and European countries are also facing the increasingly serious problems of premature births and childhood obesity, in addition to allergic reactions. Many experts say the rise in health problems involving children is related to the use of chemicals in our daily lives and the impact of medical treatment provided to the children's mothers.

22 Mar 2004

Fruits and vegetables promote stronger bones in girls

Although calcium usually gets top billing when it comes to bone health, fruits and vegetables may also promote stronger bones in girls, new study findings suggest.

22 Mar 2004

Government, industry, and academia focus on obesity

Amid shifting scientific data on nutrition and obesity, experts from government, industry, and academia converged on Harvard Medical School last week to discuss obesity's causes and how to craft a coherent public nutritional message.

22 Mar 2004

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Study of three treatments of type 2 diabetes in children and teens has begun in US

Japanese study raises concerns for childhood health issues

Fruits and vegetables promote stronger bones in girls

Government, industry, and academia focus on obesity

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Passing on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Health risks for male offspring of women with PCOS

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Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Study of three treatments of type 2 diabetes in children and teens has begun in US

Japanese study raises concerns for childhood health issues

Fruits and vegetables promote stronger bones in girls

Government, industry, and academia focus on obesity

Unlocking the Secrets of Multiple Sclerosis Progression: Brain-Immune Cell Communication

Passing on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Health risks for male offspring of women with PCOS

Top-Down Proteomics: Bridging the Genotype-to-Phenotype Gap

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