May 22, 2013

We Remember: Reggae Saxaphonist Cedric Brooks Dies at 70

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*Cedric Brooks, the noted Jamaican saxophonist, has died of cardiac arrest in New York. According to his sister he had been seriously ill from diabetes for 3 years. He was 70. Paulette Keise informed the Jamaica Observer that her brother, a well noted Reggae musician, passed away on Friday. Keise said Brooks had been unable [...]




Diabetes Could Affect 552 Million People by 2030

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*The International Diabetes Federation predicts that at least one out of 10 adults could have diabetes by 2030, according to the latest statistics. In a recent report, the agency estimated that 552 million people could have diabetes in two decades’ time based on factors like aging and demographic changes. The Federation said that one adult in 13 has [...]




NY Veterans Hospital May Have Exposed Over 700 Veterans to HIV

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*Normally, we take it for granted that hospitals are a safe haven for a person to go and receive quality treatment for both deadly and non-fatal illnesses. But, that’s not always the case…as some of us know too well. The Buffalo Veterans Administration Center may have exposed over 700 patients to HIV, Hepatitis B, or [...]




African American Women Should Become ‘Ayurveda’ Goddesses for the Health of Our Community

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*The 5000 year old, ancient art of Ayurveda in India is the natural science of balance. Indian medicine’s long history makes it one of the oldest catalogued systems of medicine in the world.  In fact, Greek and Chinese medicine are both based upon ancient Ayurvedic arts. The earliest concepts of Ayurveda are documented in the [...]




Chaka Khan Says her 2011 Diabetes Diagnosis Inspired Diet

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*Chaka Khan said her recent health kick – which has so far resulted in a 60 pound weight loss – was her immediate response to discovering that she suffers from diabetes. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] The R&B legend, 59, was diagnosed with the blood sugar condition last year. She said the condition, and winning [...]




Janet Jackson Reveals Diabetes Scare

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*From recent photos it’s obvious that Janet Jackson is looking real good these days. Thanks to a disciplined diet and exercise routine, the Nutrisystem spokeslady has dropped quite a few pounds. RELATED: Photos: Janet Jackson Shows Off Nutrisystem Figure in NY But it wasn’t that long ago that Miss Jackson’s lifestyle wasn’t as healthy and [...]




Chaka Khan Stuns Crowd with 60-Pound Weight Loss

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*If you’re a fan of Chaka Khan, you remember when she first hit the stage in her late teens/early 20s and would wear just a loin cloth top and pants that resembled leather chaps along with her trademark feathers. The latest sighting of the singer was reminiscent of that time in her career. Chaka took [...]




David Peaston’s Death Explained: Complications from Diabetes

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*As previously reported in EUR, R&B and gospel singer, David Peaston passed away on Wednesday. Even though it was suspected, official word brings that his death was caused by complications from diabetes, according to the St Louis Post-Dispatch. Peaston was 54. Peaston fought a long battle against diabetes for years. In 2004, it resulted in [...]




Man Startled to Find His Image on Diabetes Ad on NYC Billboards

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*Be careful of those photographers or ad reps that are offering to put you or your child into the “business” by taking your photograph. They will have you sign a waiver that will limit your rights to how the photos are used or any additional monies. One man is suffering the consequences of similar actions [...]




New Gene Study Sheds Light on Diabetes and link to Body Clock

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*(HealthDay News via Yahoo News) — Researchers studying the link between diabetes and a hormone that affects your so-called “body clock” have identified a genetic mutation in the receptor for the hormone, melatonin, that may to boost the risk of the disease. The finding could help improve assessment of a person’s diabetes risk and could [...]




Glenn’s Strategies for Well-Being: Diabetes and Lack of Sleep

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*More than a million people are affected by type 2 diabetes and don’t even know it. And the risks they face are high: left untreated, the condition can raise the risk of heart attacks, blindness and amputation. Type 2 is the most common form of diabetes, accounting for 90 percent of cases. Diabetes occurs when [...]




Xzibit Thanks Fans for Support After Dad’s Leg Amputation

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*Rapper Xzibit tweeted  fans his gratitude for their outpouring of support following his father’s hospitalization. X, born Alvin Joiner, flew to his father’s hospital bedside in New Mexico on Sunday after tweeting that he had to get his leg amputated due to complications with diabetes. Kind words and messages from fans began pouring in after [...]




Tracy Morgan on Collapse: ‘Superman Ran Into Kryptonite’

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*Tracy Morgan is making light of his hospitalization at Utah’s Sundance Film Festival and confirmed he would be returning to work shooting “30 Rock” on Tuesday (Jan. 24). As previously reported, the comic was taken to the Park City Medical Center after collapsing at an awards ceremony at the festival, according to reports. Morgan was [...]




Don’t Lose Sight of Diabetic Eye Disease

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*Diabetes affects nearly 26 million people in the United States. In addition, another 79 million people are estimated to have pre-diabetes, a condition that puts people at increased risk for diabetes. All people with diabetes, both type 1 and type 2, are at risk for diabetic eye disease, a leading cause of vision loss and [...]




Anthony Anderson Joins the Fight Against Diabetes

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*Anthony Anderson is getting on board with the Fearless African Americans Connected and Empowered (F.A.C.E.) diabetes initiative to bring awareness to one of the most deadly diseases plaguing the Black community. The comedian and actor, a Type 2 diabetic, lost his father to diabetes and is now dealing with his mother’s struggle with the disease. [...]