Some pre-existing conditions triple Covid-19 death risk
Certain pre-existing conditions may double or triple mortality risk for COVID-19, researchers report.
A large, international study of COVID-19 patients confirmed that cardiovascular disease, hypertension,...
These healthy foods may help lower risk of type 2 diabetes
In two recent studies, researchers in the U.S. and Europe found higher consumption of fruit, vegetables, and whole-grain foods are linked to a lower...
This low-carb diet may protect against heart disease and diabetes in older people
Older adults with obesity are at a particularly high risk of developing cardio-metabolic diseases such as Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Rather than total...
These pre-existing conditions may double or triple mortality risk for COVID-19 patients
A new study of COVID-19 patients confirmed that cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, congestive heart failure, chronic kidney disease, stroke and cancer can increase a...
Poor sleep linked with higher blood sugar, study shows
People with diabetes have high levels of blood sugar (or blood glucose).
When blood sugar builds up too high, it causes harmful effects.
A study found...
Diabetes may increase risk of this health problem in older people
In a new study, researchers found that having type 1 diabetes (T1D) is associated with a 33% increase in the risk of falls compared...
Three big heart attack symptoms men and women share
Heart attack symptoms are often labeled as ‘typical’ in men and ‘atypical’ in women.
But in a recent study at the University Medical Centre Utrecht,...
Scientists develop new vaccine to benefit older people and people with diabetes
According to the World Health Organisation, tuberculosis (TB) is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide, and the leading cause of a...
Harvard study shows a new way to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes
In a recent Harvard study, researchers found the proof of concept for a novel cell-based therapy to treat obesity, which is the main cause...
This common food may help lower risks of high blood pressure and diabetes
A recent study at McMaster University found that eating at least two daily servings of dairy is linked to lower risks of diabetes and...