Each year in the U.S., there are no fewer than 579,000 new cases of child abuse -- and as many as 2.2 million.
The annual cost, $124-$585 billion, is higher than that of diabetes or stroke.
diabetesIn Dollars Alone, Cost of U.S. Child Abuse HighWebMD Health Wed, 02/01/2012 - 17:06
Each year in the U.S., there are no fewer than 579,000 new cases of child abuse -- and as many as 2.2 million. Weekly Shot Gets FDA Nod for Type 2 DiabetesWebMD Health Fri, 01/27/2012 - 17:37
The FDA has given its nod to Bydureon, making it the first weekly treatment for type 2 diabetes, according to drug's manufacturer. Tags:
CDC: Big Drop in Diabetes AmputationsWebMD Health Tue, 01/24/2012 - 17:50
There has been a dramatic drop in the rate of diabetes-related amputations in the United States, and experts attribute the improvement to better management of risk factors that lead to the loss of feet and legs. Why Coffee May Reduce Diabetes RiskWebMD Health Fri, 01/13/2012 - 14:38
Coffee drinking has been linked with a reduced risk of getting diabetes, and now Chinese researchers think they may know why. Many diabetes deaths 'avoidable'BBC News | Health | World Edition Wed, 12/14/2011 - 01:35
Up to 24,000 diabetes-related deaths could be avoided in England every year, if patients and doctors controlled the condition better, a report suggests. Correction: Diabetes storySeattle Post-Intelligencer: Health and Fitness Mon, 11/14/2011 - 07:10
Correction: Diabetes story GENEVA (AP) — In a story Nov. 13 about global diabetes, The Associated Press erroneously reported the number of cases that the International Diabetes Federation predicts in 2030. 522 million people could have diabetes by 2030Headlines from the Associated Press Sun, 11/13/2011 - 18:01
GENEVA (AP) -- The International Diabetes Federation predicts that one in 10 adults could have diabetes by 2030, according to their latest statistics.... Diabetes and Weight Loss: Finding the Right PathWebMD Health Fri, 10/28/2011 - 17:47
If you've got diabetes, losing weight can get you off insulin and other medications. Guideline Writers Often Don't Mention Conflicts of Interest (CME...MedPage Today Infectious Disease Tue, 10/11/2011 - 16:31
(MedPage Today) -- The majority of clinicians who draft practice guidelines for hyperlipidemia and diabetes have conflicts of interest, researchers found. 6 Diet Tips to Help Manage Nerve Pain From DiabetesWebMD Health Fri, 09/16/2011 - 15:25
With diabetes, you're at high risk of the nerve pain and damage called diabetic neuropathy. |