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TikTok turned a diabetes drug into a weight loss hit. Is it safe?

A TikTok weight loss trend has caused shortages of Ozempic. What are the risks for those using this diabetes drug off-label?

2 March 2023

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‘A real risk’: COVID raises chances of getting diabetes

The researchers said their study will help to understand and better prepare for the post-COVID-19 era of cardiovascular risk.

14 February 2023

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Artificial pancreas could change lives of type 1 diabetes patients

Experts say the new technology is the closest thing patients can get to a real functioning pancreas.

10 January 2023

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Hibernating bears could hold key to treating diabetes in humans

How do hibernating bears stay healthy? New research is exploring what humans can learn from them to treat diabetes.

14 November 2022

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Our Future Health: UK launches its largest ever healthcare study

The “Our Future Health” scheme aims to study medical samples and data from 5 million people to help detect and treat diseases in their early stages.

31 October 2022

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How Artificial Intelligence is revolutionising healthcare

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Artificial Intelligence may never be able to adopt the comforting ‘bedside manner’ that good doctors are known for – but it may be better equipped to accurately diagnose your ailments.

20 June 2022

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The diabetes epidemic is already upon us - can technology save us?

While the world focuses on the coronavirus pandemic another epidemic has been staring us in the face for 30 years: Diabetes.

31 March 2021

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Obesity report highlights risk for 'slightly' overweight people

Research based on data from nearly three million adults suggests that even being slightly overweight doubles the chances of developing Type 2 diabetes.

29 April 2019

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Study: More than a quarter of the world lacks sufficient exercise

On average, 27.5% of the world was lacking sufficient physical activity in 2016. Women were slightly more inactive than men, a difference of 8% globally.

5 September 2018

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World Diabetes Day: where in Europe is the disease most rife?

More than one-in-12 adults suffer from diabetes in some EU countries.

14 November 2017

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Robots interact with children to help with their diabetes

“Diabetes is a serious challenge for many children and teenagers.

13 March 2017

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Takeaway: Playing against diabetes

This robot is not just a toy He helps kids with diabetes Researchers have programmed NAO to play educational games These games teach children how to handle their disease Playing with the robot makes h

13 March 2017

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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.

12 September 2016

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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 June 2016

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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 June 2016

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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

7 April 2016

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Takeaway: Red card for dangerous lifestyle

5 February 2016

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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 newly

18 January 2016

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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 January 2016

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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 December 2015