Lifestyle changes, meds effective to prevent or delay Type 2 diabetes; no change in CVD

Research Highlights:
- Findings from the multicenter, U.S. Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study (DPPOS) detail the 21-year follow-up of more than 3,200 adults with prediabetes who had participated in the original Diabetes Prevention Program trial.
- The DPPOS confirmed that treatment through lifestyle interventions or the […]
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What Does Pain From Liver Cancer Feel Like? 14 Symptoms, Causes, 6 Treatments
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Is Stage 4 Thyroid Cancer Curable?
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What Does Uterine Cancer Pain Feel Like? 4 Stages & Treatments
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Obesity Stigma Keeps Many From Life-Saving Cancer Screening: Study
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Health screening, genetic tests might identify people at risk of premature heart disease

Research Highlights:
- Health screening and genetic tests might identify more than 1 million U.S. adults who have familial hypercholesterolemia, a common genetic disorder that causes elevated bad cholesterol levels, which may lead to premature cardiovascular disease.
- Identifying familial hypercholesterolemia early in adulthood creates an […]
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Statement addresses ways to prevent heart-related risks for falling
American Heart Association Scientific Statement
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