The Latest Breaking News on Diabetes

The World Health Organization says long-term use of sugar alternatives may results in "potential undesirable effects".

So you're thinking about losing weight? You've decided on a day when to get started, with a vague idea of reducing portion size. The problem is, you now

People are always up on their toes to take care of their children, family, and friends. However, when it comes to taking care of their own health they mostly lag behind. While working moms get overwhelmed in balancing work and personal life, in the midst of their morning-to-night home managing…

Figures state that 67 per cent of Scots are overweight with 30 per cent obese and a further four per cent classed as morbidly obese.

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) is seeing whether the drug would be a good use of NHS funds

Tirzepatide is currently approved by regulators for type 2 diabetes – but may soon also be approved for obesity

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"[What] do the new WHO guidelines mean for people who have switched to artificial sweeteners for health reasons?"

Although age is by far the greatest risk factor for dementia, obesity and type 2 diabetes are also major risk factors