The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said diabetes doubled in the last decade, and obesity is the reason for the increase.

Affecting more than 23 million Americans, diabetes is the seventh-leading cause of death in the US, with more than a million and a half new cases diagnosed just last year. The highest rates were seen in the South with West Virginia being the worst hit where 13 in a 1000 adults were diagnosed with the disease in the years 2005-07.  Minnesota was the best off with 5 in a 1000 with the disease.

America’s largest network, Alltel Wireless and Samsung telecommunications America (Samsung) have jointly launched the much-awaited ‘Samsung Delve’ in the US markets.

The stylish Samsung Delve comes up with a spontaneous interface and attractive touchscreen design. The phone boasts a virtual QWERTY keyboard with Samsung’s TouchWiz interface that comprises specially designed gadgets. With this unique feature, users can easily customize and personalize their handsets.

An FDA advisory panel ruled yesterday that the Food and Drug Administration was wrong when it determined that a chemical used in baby bottles and infant formula packing is safe at current levels and the agency should redo its risk assessment.

The FDA Science Board consists of a group of scientists drawn from academia, government and industry that advises the FDA commissioner. Yesterday at a meeting in Gaithersburg, they voted unanimously to accept the report by a subcommittee which linked exposure to low doses of BPA to an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, hyperactivity and cancer in laboratory animals and that its margin of safety was "inadequate."

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new prescription drug, Toviaz (fesoterodine fumarate), to treat overactive bladder in adults. Overactive bladder (OAB) in adults is characterized by urinary frequency and sudden urinary incontinence, Toviaz relaxes the bladders smooth muscle tissue reducing the urge to urinate.

George Benson, MD, deputy director of the Division of Reproductive and Urologic Products at the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research said, "Patients who suffer from overactive bladder face quality of life issues that can hamper their ability to enjoy life to its fullest. This new drug will provide an additional treatment option to help them manage problems with an overactive bladder."

Legendary Amitabh Bachchan has wished her loving daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on her 35th birthday.

While talking to media persons, Bollywood Shenshah exclaimed, “I am proud of Aishwarya and her achievements. I wish her peace, prosperity, good health and a harmonious life. I am proud that she is my daughter-in-law.”

“My son chose her to be his wife and we are most happy with his decision. The fact that she comes with added personal credentials makes us happy too. But even if she did not, we would have been equally proud and happy,” caring Pa-in-law added.

Undue loss of innocent lives that is taking place in Sri Lanka on pretext of LTTE’s removal have had a huge toll on Sri Lankans. Tamilians who form a significant part of their population have also lost their lives and in order to protest against it, the Nadigar Sangam will hold a fasting. Two of the major stars of Kollywood Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan have given their consent to duly participate in the voice raised that will take place on November 1st. The fasting will take place at Nadigar Sangam office in Habibullah Road, T. Nagar in Chennai between 10 AM and 4 PM.