Diabetes drug may have hidden health benefits for older adults
A new and increasingly widely used diabetes medication may have additional health benefits for older adults, according to new research which looked at data from...
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Pilot whole genome sequencing service
Pilot whole genome sequencing service: Bupa becomes first UK major private healthcare provider to pilot whole genome sequencing for selected UK customers, identifying risk of...
Type 2 diabetes can be prevented by diet and exercise
Type 2 diabetes can be prevented by diet and exercise even in individuals with a high genetic risk A new study from the University of...
Diabetes – Signs and symptoms and how to help
Diabetes – The Facts - One in 15 people in the UK have diabetes. This includes one million people who have Type 2 but haven’t...
Consistent exercise changes how saturated fat is used by the body
An active lifestyle can change how the body burns saturated and unsaturated fat according to new research from the University of Aberdeen. In the study,...
Pedal power pays off
Pedal power pays off: mountain biking benefits outweigh risks. New Curtin research into injuries sustained by trail users has found mountain biking is not the...
Prostate cancer survival rates
Patients with localised prostate cancer have a good chance of survival, but mortality rates among those with advanced, metastatic forms of the condition remain high....
Some obesity-related genes protect people from type 2 diabetes
Some obesity-related genes protect people from type 2 diabetes, while others increase risk: New research presented today at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2023 and...
Arterial stiffness may cause metabolic syndrome in adolescents
Arterial stiffness may cause metabolic syndrome in adolescents via an increase in fasting insulin and LDL cholesterol Arterial stiffness may be a novel risk factor...
Landmark two-year diabetes DiRECT trial
New findings from an extension of the landmark DiRECT study, revealing it's possible to maintain significant weight loss and keep type 2 diabetes in remission...
