FitBuff Morning Mix: BIG Baby, Cholesterol, Diabetes Breath

• Russian Baby Is Born Weighing 7.75kg (17.5lbs) In the words of Seinfeld, that's quite a big matzah ball! She had a C-section of course, and doctors said she and the father were shocked and speechless at the size of the baby. According to Guinness, the heaviest baby weighed in at nearly 23 pounds!
• One In Six Americans Have Never Had Their Cholesterol Checked High cholesterol can be an early warning sign of many diseases and health problems, most notably linked with heart disease. But, about 36 million Americans age 20 and older have never even had theirs checked. Find out what your is at your next checkup.
• Simple diabetes breath test hope Many diabetics are forced to monitor their daily blood sugar levels through a series of injections and finger pricks. This is even more of a problem for children who may be afraid of needles and shots. Scientists are working now on a breath test that could monitor blood sugar levels without the use of needles at all.
• FitBuff FlashBack Lifeline Screening: 15 Types of Blood Tests and Checkups You Need In addition to checking your cholesterol, as mentioned in the first story, here are some more tests to include at your next doctor visit. You can never be too careful or catch early warning signs too soon!

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