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Browsing by Author "Mark Pereira"

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    Coffee may reduce risk of diabetes
    (2007-11-08) Finnegan, John; Mark Pereira
    Welcome to Public Health Moment from the University of Minnesota. Drinking several cups of coffee each day may lower your risk of type 2 diabetes. The finding comes from an 11-year study of more than 28,000 postmenopausal women. University of Minnesota epidemiologist Mark Pereira was the study’s lead researcher.
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    Diabetes and Depresseion
    (2009-07-07) Finnegan, John; Mark Pereira
    Welcome to Public Health Moment from the University of Minnesota. Women with diabetes are 85 percent more likely to suffer from depression during or following pregnancy. That’s according to research involving more than 50,000 women. University of Minnesota epidemiologist Mark Pereira was a co-author of the study. Pereira recommends that pregnant women, especially those with diabetes, consult closely with their doctor to ensure their health and the health of their baby. With another Public Health Moment, I’m John Finnegan.
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    New Year's resolutions
    (2011-12-21) Engebretson, Mark; Mark Pereira
    Welcome to Public Health Moment from the University of Minnesota. A common New Year’s resolution is to live a healthier lifestyle by eating a balanced diet and exercising more. But despite our earnest intent, the follow through really is hard. Mark Pereira, a University of Minnesota professor of epidemiology, suggests that we start by having a Holiday resolution. Pereira adds that playing active video games, like the Wii and Xbox Kinect, is actually good exercise – especially for snowbound Minnesotans during winter months.
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    Soda may increase pancreatic cancer risk
    (2010-02-23) Finnegan, John; Mark Pereira
    Welcome to Public Health Moment from the University of Minnesota. Drinking two or more soft drinks a week may increase your risk of developing pancreatic cancer. That’s according to research by Mark Pereira, an associate professor of epidemiology at the University of Minnesota. Pereira says that pancreatic cancer is rare but deadly. Only about 5 percent of people who are diagnosed with it survive five years or more. With another Public Health Moment, I’m John Finnegan.