Type 2 diabetes may raise risk of certain obesity-related cancers
A major new study from the UK has found that people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D) face a higher risk of developing...
Some cholesterol drugs together could save thousands of lives
The largest analysis to date on cholesterol-lowering treatments has found that people with blocked arteries or who are at very high risk of heart...
This food may give you healthier waist size, lower blood pressure, better blood sugar
A new long-term study from Tufts University has found that eating at least three servings of whole grains a day may help middle-aged and...
Could a diabetes drug help prevent Alzheimer’s disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that mostly affects older people. It is the most common type of dementia and slowly takes away a...
Automated insulin delivery strongly improves blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
A new clinical trial led by the Jaeb Center for Health Research has shown that automated insulin delivery (AID) systems can significantly improve blood...
How smartwatches can help people with diabetes stay active and healthy
A new study shows that smartwatches may help people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) manage their condition by encouraging regular exercise.
The research, published in...
High blood pressure can harm kidneys early—even without diabetes
A new study from the Medical University of Vienna has found that high blood pressure (hypertension) can cause early damage to the kidneys—even in...
Tiny sponge patches could help diabetic wounds heal faster
Scientists in Singapore have developed tiny microneedle patches that could help people with diabetes heal their wounds much faster.
These special patches work like a...
What your headaches might be telling about your blood sugar
Have you ever wondered why some people get headaches or migraines more often than others? The answer may lie in something deep inside us—our...
Scientists find new cause of treatment of diabetes
Inside your body, there's a small organ called the pancreas. Even though it's not very big, it has a very important job: it helps...