Popular diabetes drug ‘could also treat depression’

Actos, the brand name for pioglitazone, boosts the effects of antidepressants in patients whether they have diabetes or not according to new research.

Is There a Link Between Mood and Glucose Control in Diabetes?

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Why underweight babies become obese: Study says disrupted hypothalamus is to blame

A new animal model study has found that in low–birth-weight babies whose growth was restricted in the womb, the level of appetite-producing neuropeptides in the brain’s hypothalamus — the central control of the appetite — is higher, resulting in a natural tendency among these children to consume more calories.

Why underweight babies become obese: Study says disrupted hypothalamus is to blame

A new animal model study has found that in low–birth-weight babies whose growth was restricted in the womb, the level of appetite-producing neuropeptides in the brain’s hypothalamus — the central control of the appetite — is higher, resulting in a natural tendency among these children to consume more calories.

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Changing Habits in Midstream

About 16 years ago, after some routine blood work, I was told by my doctor that he wanted me to see an endocrinologist because he suspected diabetes. I went to see the endo, and, sure enough, his suspicions were confirmed. I had type 2 diabetes, and I had some serious changes to make.

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Changing Habits in Midstream

About 16 years ago, after some routine blood work, I was told by my doctor that he wanted me to see an endocrinologist because he suspected diabetes. I went to see the endo, and, sure enough, his suspicions were confirmed. I had type 2 diabetes, and I had some serious changes to make.

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Scott Connolly Honored by American Diabetes Association

A The American Diabetes Association in partnership the the National Father’s Day Council have announced Salem High School Athletic Director Scott Connolly as the Massachusetts Father of the Year.

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Scott Connolly Honored by American Diabetes Association

A The American Diabetes Association in partnership the the National Father’s Day Council have announced Salem High School Athletic Director Scott Connolly as the Massachusetts Father of the Year.

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Teenaged diabetes, Newborns and painkillers, Facebook Organ Donor

The best advice for dealing with diabetes is to avoid getting it in the first place.

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Diabetes all in a day’s work

Underground mine surveyor Cameron Hancock manages more than most in the course of his remote fly-in, fly-out job.

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