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Diabetes and the Flu Archived Webcast Available
Watch the video archive* of the November 18th "Know What to Do About the Flu" Webcast on diabetes and the flu.
TOBACCO USE: Targeting the Nation’s Leading Killer
At A Glance 2009: TOBACCO USE: Targeting the Nation’s Leading Killer
Cereal Companies Spend $156 Million Per Year to Market Their Least Healthy Products to Children
October 26, 2009 - RWJF Childhood Obesity Newsroom Food Companies Are Reaching Children on Television, Through Social Media Networks and Through Online Games
Report Suggests New York City Nutrition Labeling Law is Effective at Promoting Health Changes
October 28, 2009 - Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Public Health Newsroom
CDC Releases Interactive Vision Health Website
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention recently released a new interactive vision health website as part of the Vision Health Initiative.
Study Suggests Smoking Bans Reduce Heart Attacks
October 21, 2009 - Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Public Health News Digest
FDA Launches Investigation Into Food Packaging Nutrition Claims
October 22, 2009 - Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Public Health News Digest
Finding Answers Awards More Than $1.5 Million to Evaluate Interventions Aimed at Reducing Gaps in Health Care Among U.S. Racial and Ethnic Groups
October 19, 2009 - News Release from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Save Time! Save Money! And Still Be Healthy?
Tips from the American Diabetes Association author Brenda Ponichtera to make healthy eating easier than ever.
Children's Snacking Habits: The Role of Urban Corner Stores
A study published in the journal Pediatrics shows that a little money can buy a lot of calories at city corner stores.
US Immigrants Missing Out on Some Diabetes Care
As reported in September 2, 2009 edition of In Diabetes Today
In Search of Overlooked Diabetes-Related Disease
September 17, 2009 issue of Diabetes World reports the connection between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a liver disease associated with fat accumulation in the liver and attributed to insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes.
Study Suggests Just 7.5 Percent of Americans at Low Risk for Heart Disease
September 16, 2009 - A report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation summarizing findings recently reported in the online edition of Circulation magazine (Subscription required to view full article.)
Dietary Sugars Intake and Cardiovascular Health
A recently released scientific statement from the American Heart Association regarding the connection between increased sugar intake and cardiovascular health.
Mediterranean Diet Tops Low-fat Diet for People with Diabetes
31 August 2009 issue of In Diabetes Today
IOM Releases Action Steps for Local Governments to Prevent Childhood Obesity
September 1, 2009 - As reported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Healthy Living Is the Best Revenge
Findings From the European Prospective Investigation Into Cancer and Nutrition–Potsdam Study

