WHO: lifestyle factors are at root of non-communicable disease crisis, which is responsible for millions of premature deaths every year

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Income is a pivotal factor in whether a patient without common symptoms of celiac disease is accurately diagnosed with the digestive condition, according to a new study from the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA. Daniel Leffler, MD, and colleagues divided the cases of nearly 800 adult patients with celiac disease based on presenting symptoms and household and per capita earnings. Some patients had complained of acute gastrointestinal distress, others of such classic celiac disease signs as weight loss and anemia, and others of still additional problems…

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Menactra, a vaccine for the prevention of invasive meningococcal disease for children from 9 months of age has been approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). The vaccine, which is already on the market for patients aged between 2 and 55 years, protects against Neisseria meningitides serogroups A, C, Y and W-135. Meningococcal disease refers to infection caused by Neisseria meningitides, a type of bacterium. If left untreated the mortality rate is high…

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Dr. Peter Reaven, the director of the diabetes program at Phoenix V.A. Health Care System, talks about a diabetes study along with a patient in the study, William McCarthy.

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Calgary, Canada (AHN) – Two reports came out this week linking moderate alcohol consumption with significantly lower risks of developing heart disease.

The two reports from the University of Calgary, both published in the British Medical Journal, concluded that people who drink in moderation are 14 to 25 percent less likely to develop heart disease than those who don’t drink at all.

One of the studies says the reason is likely because alcohol raises a person’s high density lipoprotein cholesterol, or so-called “good cholesterol.” This has a protective effect on the heart.

The researchers acknowledged that previous research linked moderate drinking with reduced heart disease risk, but they said in a statement that those studies were out-of-date and needed updating.

The researchers also stressed moderation. This means about one glass of wine, beer or other alcoholic beverage a day for women and about two for men.

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More women die of heart disease than the next five causes of death combined, including all forms of cancer.

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There is hope that doctors will be able to catch the disease earlier, even stop its progression

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(NaturalNews) With the same passion she has brought to her eye-opening discussions about natural cancer cures, Charlotte Gerson is spearheading a live video webcast this coming Tuesday, December 28, that offers advanced solutions for cancer, obesity, diabetes and heart disease. The event is hosted by Jonathan Landsman, host of the NaturalNews Talk Hour, and also features Howard Straus, a health freedom and natural cures advocate who says “The number one killer of Americans is the American medical system.” The full video webcast event is being streamed online in real time. It runs this Tuesday at 6pm (PST) / 9pm (EST) and allows participants to submit questions for Charlotte Gerson to answer. A limited number of seats are available. Learn more at: http://www.naturalnews.com/Charlotte-Gerson-Event.html For those who can’t make the scheduled time on Tuesday, unlimited replays of the entire event are provided through January 28. This also allows webcast participants to review the material, watch it a second time, or even play the webcast for a friend or family member who needs to expand their knowledge of health. Advanced solutions for the world’s most deadly diseases In this webcast event, Charlotte Gerson tackles the biggest diseases threatening America and the western world today: Cancer, diabetes, heart disease and obesity. She told NaturalNews she plans to provide tips for lifelong weight loss (based on real nutrition, not gimmicks), how to boost your immunity using the natural medicine found in real foods, why the cancer industry is incapable of solving the cancer pandemic, proven ways to reverse diabetes by “reconfiguring” your body’s metabolism to function in a more healthful way, how to activate your inner healing potential and other similar topics. Charlotte Gerson is one of the most well-informed, outspoken and widely loved experts on healing cancer, nutritional cleansing and self healing. Her range of knowledge on the subject is truly astounding, and her educational efforts have impacted millions of people and helped save countless lives from not just cancer but also the cancer industry (which kills more people than cancer itself). Join in this live event Tuesday to see Charlotte LIVE, in real time, providing the most up-to-date solutions on healing cancer, heart disease, diabetes and obesity. Here’s the link to reserve your spot: http://www.naturalnews.com/Charlotte-Gerson-Event.html You can watch this event from anywhere in the world, by the way. As long as you have bandwidth, you’ll be able to tune in from any Mac or PC. This event is being coordinated with NaturalNews and earns our highest recommendation for those seeking real answers to life-threatening disease. If you’ve already tried the conventional medical system and have been poisoned instead of healed — or if you’re just looking for a completely natural approach to preventing disease — this live event with Charlotte Gerson may be one of the most life-changing experiences you’ll ever have. The information Charlotte has to offer in this event is the kind of healing wisdom that could save America from sick-care bankruptcy if it were universally embraced, yet the established medical system simply generates too much profit from sickness and disease to allow these solutions to be widely known. However, YOU can learn these health-restoring secrets on your own, regardless of the sick-care industry and its profit agenda that would prefer nobody knows these answers. Stay informed and stay well. Your body knows how to prevent disease , and Charlotte Gerson knows how to activate your body’s healing systems! Watch the entire event by registering today: http://www.naturalnews.com/Charlotte-Gerson-Event.html I’ll be watching the event, too, because I always learn something new with Charlotte Gerson is speaking!

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting the birth rate for U.S. teens aged 15-19 dropped to a record low.

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Modesto, CA, United States (AHN) – A recent scientific study finds that incorporating almonds into your diet can help treat and possibly prevent type 2 diabetes, in addition to cardiovascular disease.

The study, published in the June 2010 Journal of the American College of Nutrition illustrates that consuming a diet rich in almonds may help improve insulin sensitivity and decrease LDL-cholesterol levels in those with pre-diabetes.(3,4)

“We have made great strides in chronic disease research from evidence of effective treatment to evidence of effective prevention,” said Dr. Michelle Wien, Assistant Research Professor in Nutrition at Loma Linda University’s School of Public Health and Principal Investigator for this study, which was conducted at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Wien adds, “It is promising for those with risk factors for chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, that dietary changes may help to improve factors that play a potential role in the disease development.”

Researchers analyzed the effects of consuming an almond-enriched diet as it relates to the progression of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease in adults with pre-diabetes.

After 16 weeks of consuming either an almond-enriched or regular diet, both of which conformed with American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommendations, the group that consumed an almond-enriched diet showed significantly improved LDL cholesterol levels and measures of insulin sensitivity, risk factors for heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

Nutrients in almonds, such as fiber and unsaturated fat, have been shown to help maintain healthy cholesterol levels and increase insulin sensitivity, both of which help to prevent the development of type 2 diabetes and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Nearly 16 million Americans are currently living with pre-diabetes, a precursor to type 2 diabetes, and half of all Americans expected to have some form of diabetes by the year 2020.

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