DFLers seek health care options in wake of governor's cuts 3 Jul 2009 23:12, Minnesota Public Radio
... could include things like our primary care clinic, our specialty services for problems like diabetes, our dental services and some of the components of our mental health service continuum." ...

US obesity rates ballooning, says report 3 Jul 2009 22:31, Food Ingredients
... linked to obesity for many individuals, also are increasing. Obesity can cause heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and certain types of cancer. In the US it leads to medical spending ...

Illinois is 27th most obese state 3 Jul 2009 22:31, Abclocal.go.com
... but they're much sicker for longer, requiring such costly interventions as knee replacements and diabetes care and dialysis. Medicare spends anywhere from $1,400 to $6,000 more annually on health ...

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London teenager dies from swine flu 3 Jul 2009 22:12, Gulf Times
... the pregnant, anyone over 65 or those with long-term conditions such as asthma and diabetes. The government has signed contracts for enough vaccine to cover the whole population. The ...

2 More Mass. Deaths Linked To H1N1 3 Jul 2009 22:11, Boston Channel
... adults older than 65, pregnant women, and people with chronic conditions, such as asthma, diabetes and heart disease. These people should call their doctor immediately to discuss appropriate treatment ...