New once-a-month drug could treat diabetes and obesity, scientists say Researchers say experimental drug’s less frequent dosing could improve adherence and offer long-term control The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025
How pregnant women are tested for gestational diabetes is changing. Here’s what this means for you How Australian pregnant women are tested for gestational diabetes is set to change, with new national guidelines released today. The Conversation · Jun 22, 2025
I was diagnosed with PCOS – and was soon drowning in misinformation From medically unqualified influencers pushing expensive supplements online, to nurses peddling myths about pregnancy, I had to find out all I could about my condition myself. This is what I’ve learned The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2025
'Game changer' diabetes pill a step closer after trials A new type of diabetes pill has been shown to act in a similar way to injectable treatments like Ozempic, with more like it in the pipeline. AAP · Jun 22, 2025
Key RFK Jr advisers stand to profit from a new federal health initiative The Maha campaign seeks to warn Americans of the dangers of ultra-processed foods The Guardian - US · Jun 21, 2025
Losing weight in your 40s and 50s may seem unbearably hard — but it could keep you alive longer Benefits included a reduced risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2025
Grandpa Makes Family Apologize To Woman By Threatening To Withdraw Wedding Money How would you feel if you had diabetes and your own sister pressured you this way? Bored Panda · Jun 19, 2025
Diabetics at Risk: FDA Issues Highest-Level Recall on 2M Dexcom Devices Over 'Deadly Fault' The FDA has recalled 2 million Dexcom glucose monitors due to a serious safety risk. Learn how diabetic patients should act immediately to protect their health. International Business Times UK · Jun 18, 2025
GPs to contact patients with key warning signs of pancreatic cancer GPs and their teams will look for people over 60 who may have signs of the cancer, such as a recent diagnosis of diabetes and sudden weight loss. The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025
NHS launches new drive to find more people with deadly pancreatic cancer GPs and their teams will look for people over 60 who may have signs of the cancer, such as a recent diagnosis of diabetes and sudden weight loss. The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025
5 Health Screenings That Can Detect ‘Silent Killers’ in Men Before It’s Too Late It’s a common stereotype that men avoid the doctor, often brushing off symptoms until they become serious. Unfortunately, many of the most dangerous health conditions, known as “silent killers,” develop without any noticeable symptoms until it’s dangerously late. Proactive care is the single most effective tool you have for a… Budget and the Bees · Jun 17, 2025
Despite what you learned at school, insulin isn’t just made in the pancreas Your brain makes insulin – the same insulin produced by your pancreas. The same insulin that is not produced in people with type 1 diabetes and the same insulin that does not work properly in people with type 2 diabetes. The Conversation · Jun 16, 2025
‘Promising’ new test could detect pancreatic cancer in its early stages Pancreatic cancer kills almost 10,000 people in the UK every year The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2025
Blood test for early signs of pancreatic cancer trialled by UK doctors Experts hope the test will enable doctors to pick up early signs of the deadly disease, which can have vague or no symptoms. Evening Standard · Jun 15, 2025
The Conversation · Jun 15, 2025 Need to see a specialist? You might have to choose between high costs and a long wait. Here’s what needs to change If you have cancer, a disease such as diabetes or dementia, or need to manage other complex health conditions, you often need expert care from a specialist doctor.
Evening Standard · Jun 15, 2025 London borough to completely ban junk food adverts amid obesity crisis The policy would ban adverts for unhealthy products linked to obesity and diabetes
The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025 Six tips for using wearable fitness trackers to help you stick to your workouts A study found people who use wearable fitness trackers were seven times more likely to still be active after six months.
The Conversation · Jun 12, 2025 Wearable fitness trackers can make you seven times more likely to stick to your workouts – new research The hardest part of any workout regime is sticking with it. Around half of those who start an exercise programme stop within six months.
The Conversation · Jun 11, 2025 Indoor farming helps community members bring healthy food to northern Manitoba Healthy food is hard to come by in northern Manitoba. Food shipped from the south is prohibitively expensive and is often stale, and the climate and soil in the region don’t support much traditional outdoor farming.
Fortune · Jun 10, 2025 Sugar's ill effects depend on how you consume it—in drinks or in food—new research finds “This is the first study to draw clear dose-response relationships between different sugar sources and Type 2 diabetes risk,” said researchers.
The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025 Drinking a soda could be worse than eating a candy bar, researchers find The difference comes down to the way the body processes what you eat and drink
The Guardian - US · Jun 6, 2025 Food additive titanium dioxide likely has more toxic effects than thought, study finds Controversial additive may be in as many as 11,000 US products and could lead to diabetes and obesity
The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2025 Weight loss drugs linked to higher risk of eye damage in diabetic patients Study finds medicines such as Ozempic associated with greater risk of developing age-related macular degeneration
The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025 Eating more of these plant-based foods could lower your risk of heart disease and diabetes The conditions are some of the leading causes of death in the US
Fortune · Jun 4, 2025 This plant compound could lower your risk of heart disease and diabetes, according to new research A new study is among the first to show the benefits of phytosterols as part of a regular diet.