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Women With Type 1 Diabetes Receive No Heart Benefit From Omega-3

Women With Type 1 Diabetes Receive No Heart Benefit From Omega-3
Consuming higher amounts of omega-3 fatty acids does not appear to lower heart disease risk for women with type 1 diabetes, according to a University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health study presented at the 70th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association. The study, abstract number 1757-P, included 601 men and women enrolled in the Pittsburgh Epidemiology of Diabetes …

Older women with diabetes face higher risk for colon cancer

Older women with diabetes face higher risk for colon cancer
Physician researchers have found that older women with diabetes face a more than doubled risk for some types of colorectal cancer.

Women of all ages can benefit from health fair March 20

Women of all ages can benefit from health fair March 20
MATTOON — Women of all ages can learn more about their health and locally available programs through Generations, a health and wellness fair for women.