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Chicken, ground beef are riskiest meats

WASHINGTON (AP) - An analysis of more than 33,000 cases of foodborne illness shows that ground beef and chicken have caused more hospitalizations than other meats. Wednesday, April 24, 2013 Read more...

Diabetics can donate blood

I can't donate blood; I'm diabetic. Contrary to popular belief, this statement is false. According to the American Red Cross, "Diabetics who are well controlled on insulin or oral medications are eligible to donate." Wednesday, April 24, 2013 Read more...

Need vitamin D? Try a mushroom

Eating mushrooms may be as effective at raising serum vitamin D levels as taking capsuled supplements, researchers reported here. Wednesday, April 24, 2013 Read more...

Diabetes support, education, and management program

MIAMI COUNTY - The Miami County YMCA is currently enrolling participants for a nine-week program on diabetes education, support and self-management. Each session will concentrate on various topics to help participants to establish good habits and learn how to manage their pre-diabetes or diabetes symptoms. The program is designed to bring awareness and education to the community about the risk factors related to diabetes and chronic illnesses associated with diabetes. Wednesday, April 24, 2013 Read more...