Study shines light on inequalities in gestational diabetes research
University of Leeds researchers found a concerning lack of robust data for non-white European women in previous studies examining the impact of diet on gestational...
Diabetes
Addressing the growing diabetes epidemic, we delve into diverse topics such as the role of avocados in diabetes management, genetic insights into type 1 diabetes, and the link between obesity and mental disorders. It highlights innovative treatments, like those derived from frogs for type 2 diabetes, and explores the impact of conditions like arterial stiffness on metabolic syndrome in adolescents. The section also discusses ‘activity snacking’ for type 1 diabetes management and broader health policy issues, reflecting the complex nature of diabetes as a global health challenge.
Potential pathway linking infant infections to cardiovascular disease risk
Melbourne researchers have discovered a potential pathway linking early life infections to cardiovascular disease risk later in adulthood, offering opportunities for targeted intervention. The study,...
Diabetes almost doubles risk of death from Covid
Diabetes almost doubles risk of death from Covid: People with diabetes were almost twice as likely to die with Covid and almost three times as...
Study sheds light on the benefits of exercise in fatty liver disease
Exercise supports the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by impacting on several metabolic pathways in the body, a new study from the University of...
Poverty affects growth of unborn babies
New research led by the University of Aberdeen has shown that poverty is already affecting the growth of unborn babies from as early as mid-way...
Ukraine crisis for people with chronic disease
Ukraine: People with chronic diseases face massive challenges in accessing health care, according to new WHO survey 1 in 3 households home to at least...
Excess weight doubles risk of womb cancer
New research shows that lifelong excess weight almost doubles a woman’s risk of developing womb cancer*, according to a Cancer Research UK-funded study led by...
Acute stroke cuts life expectancy by a third
Almost two thirds of acute stroke patients fail to survive more than a decade and have high risk of recurrence, prompting researchers to call for...
How to fast safely
Fasting is becoming increasingly common, both for religious and dietary reasons. To ensure you remain healthy when fasting, it is sensible to plan ahead and...
Higher blood fats make cells share stress
Higher blood fats make cells share stress: Increased levels of blood fats in people with type 2 diabetes and obesity are more harmful than previously...
