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There’s yet another amazing use for drugs like Ozempic, study finds

Semaglutide, the drug’s active ingredient, can dramatically decrease the prevalence of severe disease

The Independent UK · May 24, 2024

As intense heatwave warning issued in country, here's how to keep blood sugar level under control

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for severe heatwaves in several parts of the country. Red alert, the highest degree of warning issued during heatwave conditions, has been issued for Delhi NCR and many parts of North India. In view of the intense heat wave that is…

The Times of India · May 23, 2024

Diabetes spike in under 40s fuelled by unhealthy diet and obesity, study finds

Type 2 diabetes, typically associated with older people, has risen by 40 per cent in those aged under 40, Diabetes UK says

Evening Standard · May 23, 2024

Sharp rise in type 2 diabetes among people under 40 in UK

Diagnoses up 39% in six years, with condition fuelled by obesity, health inequalities and junk food, study finds

The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2024

Ultra-processed US foods are ultra-bad for you. Here’s what to know

A growing number of grocery-store foods, from fruit-flavored yogurts to packaged bread, are being tied to health concerns

The Guardian - US · May 20, 2024

Technology could help with poor diabetes control, say experts

Experts at DTechCon 2024 warn of uncontrolled diabetes due to injection errors, advocate for technology solutions for better glucose control.

The Hindu · May 19, 2024

JSS AHER hosts workshop on diabetes management

JSS AHER conducted a national workshop on Type-1 Diabetes Management and Nutrition with renowned healthcare professionals.

The Hindu · May 18, 2024

‘Personalising stuff that doesn’t matter’: the trouble with the Zoe nutrition app

The wellness project claims to help users make ‘smarter food choices’ based on ‘world-leading science’. But many scientists claim its fee-based services are no better than generic advice

The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2024

Early blood sugar control for type 2 diabetes ‘can lead to fewer deaths’

Researchers say their findings strengthen the case for identifying people with type 2 diabetes at the earliest opportunity.

The Independent UK · May 18, 2024

10 unexpected ways Neanderthal DNA affects our health

Around 2% of the genomes of modern Eurasians contains Neanderthal DNA. Here's how it affects our health.

LiveScience · May 17, 2024