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Study: Marijuana Use Linked To Lower Diabetes Risk

Participants were asked to fast for nine hours before being blood tested to check their fasting insulin and glucose levels.

2013/05/17

Expert: Diet, Exercise Important For Pets

Humans make resolutions to lose weight but how about making one for your pet? Recent studies have found more than 50 percent of pets in America are overweight.

2013/01/20

Camden Diabetes Program May Help Nation Improve Care

Nadia Ali, the program manager for the Camden Citywide Diabetes Collaborative, says patients with diabetes are twice as likely to go to the ER as patients without diabetes.

2013/01/17

Probation For Man Who Distributed Counterfeit Diabetic Test Strips

A Florida man was sentenced to five years probation for engaging in a scheme to sell approximately 6,000 boxes of counterfeit diabetic test strips.

2012/12/22

Dr. Brian Mowll On Type 2 Diabetes

For more information on Dr. Brian Mowll and Type 2 Diabetes, visit: http://www.drmowll.com or http://www.diabeteshealthreport.com

2012/12/11

Health: Unemployment May Increase Heart Attack Risk

Unemployment hurts more than your wallet, it may damage your heart. A new study shows unemployment can take a big toll on a person’s health. Researchers found people who lost their jobs were at a greater risk of suffering a heart attack.

2012/11/19

Regional Veterinary and Specialty Center

Regional Veterinary Emergency And Specialty Center

Dr. William Griffin stopped by to talk about how diabetes can affect pets.

2012/09/20

Teens Take Risks With Food Allergies

Teens are more likely to take risks when it comes to food allergies. Behavior such as not reading food labels or knowingly eating foods labeled “may contain allergens” is quite common.

2012/09/06

The Benefits Of Blueberries

Blueberries appear to have some significant advantages. This is because of naturally occurring antioxidants.

2012/08/16

Health: Artificial Sweeteners Can Help People Lose Weight

Millions of Americans use artificial sweeteners to lose weight. But do they work? 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl has the newest findings on that.

2012/07/09

Health: Eat Your Way To A Flat Belly

Belly fat plagues millions of men and women, but some say you can minimize your middle by eating certain foods.

2012/07/03

AMA Weighs In On Childhood Obesity

Last week the American Medical Association put its weight behind requiring yearly instruction aimed at preventing obesity for public school children and teens.

2012/06/27

(Healthy snacks were served to attendees at the "FreshRX" symposium, at the Chemical Heritage Foundation in Old City Philadelphia. Credit: John Ostapkovich)

Experts Give Philadelphians Food For Thought In Battle Against Obesity

More than 100 people in the fields of health care and nutrition heard a rallying cry against obesity from a man described as “the commander-in-chief” of the fight.

2012/06/13

(Earl "The Pearl" Monroe) (credit: Johnny Nunez/Getty Images)

Earl “The Pearl” Monroe Teams With Merck In Fight Against Diabetes

Basketball legend Earl “The Pearl” Monroe is teaming up with Merck on the Diabetes Restaurant Month program to challenge restaurants in Philadelphia to create diabetes-friendly menu items which are also heart healthy.

2012/06/12