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Sanofi and Verily pair up to improve diabetes treatment
French drugmaker Sanofi and the US firm Verily are to invest around $500 million (445 million euros) in a joint venture to help people with diabetes.French drugmaker Sanofi and the US firm Verily are to invest around $500 million (445 million euros) in a joint venture to help people with diabetes.
Obesity and overweight 'on the rise in nearly every country'
Here are four takeaways to digest from the Global Nutrition Report, which acts as a report card on the world’s progress in tackling problems in this area.Here are four takeaways to digest from the Global Nutrition Report, which acts as a report card on the world’s progress in tackling problems in this area.
Fit for football: kicking unhealthy lifestyles into touch
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity. That is why a European Union research project aims to promote sportA sedentary lifestyle can lead to cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity. That is why a European Union research project aims to promote sport
South Korean researchers develop a smart patch for diabetes
Most diabetics need a finger prick test several times a day to determine whether their blood sugar level is under control. But the developers of thisMost diabetics need a finger prick test several times a day to determine whether their blood sugar level is under control. But the developers of this
World Health Day: WHO focuses on dramatic rise in diabetes
Almost one in eleven people globally are affected by diabetes, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) report. Released to coincide with thisAlmost one in eleven people globally are affected by diabetes, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) report. Released to coincide with this
Takeaway: Red card for dangerous lifestyle
Inactivity is the 4. cause of death worldwide. In Europe sedentarity kills almost 1.000.000 of people per year. Obesity, diabetes, and othersInactivity is the 4. cause of death worldwide. In Europe sedentarity kills almost 1.000.000 of people per year. Obesity, diabetes, and others
Change 4 Life promotes being 'Sugar Smart'
A free smartphone app has been launched in England to help parents reduce the amount of sugar their children eat. Called ‘Sugar Smart’ it shows theA free smartphone app has been launched in England to help parents reduce the amount of sugar their children eat. Called ‘Sugar Smart’ it shows the
How I learned to stop worrying about snakes and love the venom
Extremely venomous animals like snakes have long been feared and exterminated. What you are about to see in this report is that the same venom thatExtremely venomous animals like snakes have long been feared and exterminated. What you are about to see in this report is that the same venom that
Takeaway: venoms that heal
This cobra can kill you… but its venom could also cure your diabetes… or your allergy. Thousands of toxins from 200 venimous species have been newlyThis cobra can kill you… but its venom could also cure your diabetes… or your allergy. Thousands of toxins from 200 venimous species have been newly
Keeping the workplace healthy
Company doctors have a new role looking out for early signs of chronic conditions such as diabetes and musculoskeletal disorders.Company doctors have a new role looking out for early signs of chronic conditions such as diabetes and musculoskeletal disorders.
Confronting the epidemy that is diabetes
How is science trying to detect, treat and prevent diabetes?How is science trying to detect, treat and prevent diabetes?
Do you know: can sport prevent diabetes?
Sport&Exercise a winning strategy against diabetes? Top endocrinologists spent 3 years to find scientific answers.Sport&Exercise a winning strategy against diabetes? Top endocrinologists spent 3 years to find scientific answers.
Diabetes: could bacteria provide a cure?
“When you are diabetic, you have to check your blood sugar levels. The doctor tells you to do it four times a day. So you prick your finger. A tiny“When you are diabetic, you have to check your blood sugar levels. The doctor tells you to do it four times a day. So you prick your finger. A tiny
Kicking the sugar habit on World Diabetes Day
Junk food and sedentary lifestyles, cited as the causes of type II diabetes, have long been associated with the West. In fact, one in three diabeticsJunk food and sedentary lifestyles, cited as the causes of type II diabetes, have long been associated with the West. In fact, one in three diabetics
15 minutes walk against diabetes
A short walk after each meal could prevent older people developing type-2 diabetes, an American study has found. Researchers at George WashingtonA short walk after each meal could prevent older people developing type-2 diabetes, an American study has found. Researchers at George Washington
The diabetes puzzle
An insulin syringe has become a vital part of life for a growing number of people, but why is the incidence of diabetes increasing? And how canAn insulin syringe has become a vital part of life for a growing number of people, but why is the incidence of diabetes increasing? And how can
Over-hygienic parents could be cause of diabetes
Insulin-dependent diabetes is on the rise all around the world, but the cause of this disease remains unclear. There is a theory, however, thatInsulin-dependent diabetes is on the rise all around the world, but the cause of this disease remains unclear. There is a theory, however, that