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Eating in America Still Unhealthy: CDC
State-by-state report finds too few people meet fruit and veggie guidelines

Type 2 Diabetes Drug May Increase Fracture Risk
Study adds to evidence of possible link between thiazolidinediones and bone fractures, researchers say

Irregular Heartbeat Risk Higher in Women With Type 2 Diabetes
Reason behind gender difference isn't clear, researchers say

Spider Venom -- The Next Way to Treat Impotence?
Toxin from the deadly Brazilian wandering spider may improve erections, researchers say

Fructose Boosts Blood Pressure, Studies Find
Tests in mice and men link sugar to hypertension and say time of day may matter, too

Cost Savings Adds to Value of Preventing Chronic Disease
Avoiding diabetes, high blood pressure can add years to life, researchers say

’Soda Tax’ Wins Health Experts’ Support
Researchers cite a win-win for health care and obesity, but beverage industry balks at proposal

Diabetes Medications Don’t Lower Inflammation
Metformin, insulin have little effect on risk factor for heart disease, study finds

Common Diabetes Drug May Fight Cancer
Metformin-chemo combination shrinks tumors, delays recurrence in mice: study

Discovery May Pave Way to Better Diabetes Care
Newly discovered gene affects insulin resistance, study finds