Smoking, blood pressure and diabetes each may cause distinct dementia-related brain changes
Many people think dementia is something we cannot prevent, but new research shows that almost half of all dementia cases are linked to risk...
Smart speaker may improve blood sugar and mental health in people with type 2...
Type 2 diabetes is a common health condition that affects many older adults. According to the International Diabetes Federation, around one in five people...
Study finds hidden genetic drivers of type 2 diabetes
Scientists from Helmholtz Munich and an international team have made an important discovery in the fight against type 2 diabetes (T2D).
Using global genetic data,...
Eating beef daily does not raise diabetes risk
A new study offers reassuring news for people concerned about red meat and its role in blood sugar and heart health.
Researchers have found that...
Why overactive bladder is so common in people with diabetes
Overactive bladder is a condition that many people find embarrassing or difficult to talk about, yet it affects millions of adults around the world.
People...
Why heart risk grows the longer you have type 2 diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes often face an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. But a new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden...
Blood sugar spikes after meals may raise Alzheimer’s risk
New research from the University of Liverpool suggests that sharp rises in blood sugar after meals may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
These...
AI can detect prediabetes from ECG —no blood test needed
A new artificial intelligence tool called DiaCardia may soon make it possible to screen for prediabetes using only data from an electrocardiogram (ECG)—with no...
AI-powered blood test could predict type 2 diabetes early
Prediabetes is a condition that affects millions of people and increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
It is a warning sign that the...
Scientists find how to reverse type 2 diabetes
Our bodies need energy to function, and that energy comes from tiny structures inside our cells called mitochondria.
These are often called the “powerhouses” of...