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Childhood obesity campaign sparks criticism, concern
An advertising campaign featuring overweight kids telling viewers that “being fat takes the fun out of being a kid,” and “Some diseases aren’t just for adults anymore,” aimed at tackling the issue of childhood obesity, are conjuring up criticism from
TZD category of diabetes drugs should be taken with caution
People who suffer from type 2diabetes should be wary of a category of medicines used to treat the disorder, as the drugs have been linked to serious complications, according to a report in the Corpus Christi Caller-Times. This category of
Metformin may help protect against diabetes-associated cancers
A common drug used to treat type 2 diabetes may prevent natural and man-made chemicals from stimulating the growth of cancer cells, suggests a new study from Michigan State University (MSU) and South Korea’s Seoul National University. The study looked
Judge considers consolidating Actos lawsuits
Judges are considering whether to consolidate tens of thousands of lawsuits filed in the United States against Japanese drug maker Takeda over its type 2 diabetes drug Actos. The lawsuits claim the drug causes bladder cancer. The claims are backed
FDA moves back review date for new drug containing Actos
Japanese drug maker Takeda Pharmaceuticals Co. will have to wait even longer to hear if the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will approve its two experimental diabetes medications. The decision was expected by Jan. 25, 2012, but federal regulators have
Diabetes drugs sent thousands to emergency room last year
Diabetes drugs such as Actos and Avandia are among the four categories of medications responsible for two-thirds of emergency room visits in people over the age of 65, according to a new study published in the New England Journal of
Profits of diabetes drug Actos drop amid bladder cancer scare
Japan pharmaceutical company Takeda has announced a nosedive in first-half operating profits in the wake of new bladder cancer warnings on its top-selling type 2 diabetes pill Actos. The company posted a 4.8 percent drop in profits despite an April-September
Prediabetes is a diagnosis to take seriously
More than 90 percent of an estimated 60 million Americans are on the verge of getting type 2 diabetes but are completely unaware that they are at risk, according to HealthWomen.org. Many of these people have no symptoms, and many
