corporate 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. 12/09/2016
world news 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. 16/06/2016
futuris 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 sport 10/06/2016
science 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 this 13/04/2016
world news 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 this 07/04/2016
hi-tech 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 the 20/01/2016
futuris 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 that 18/01/2016
smart care Keeping the workplace healthy Company doctors have a new role looking out for early signs of chronic conditions such as diabetes and musculoskeletal disorders. 16/12/2015
futuris Confronting the epidemy that is diabetes How is science trying to detect, treat and prevent diabetes? 09/11/2015
science 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 06/01/2015
futuris 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 can 11/01/2012
futuris 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, that 11/01/2012
