Research suggests that brief movement soon after eating may improve glucose and insulin responses, offering a practical alternative to waiting for time for a formal workout. A short walk after eating may be one of the most practical health habits…
A new scoping review will examine how existing HIV, tuberculosis and primary care platforms are being adapted to deliver integrated care for diabetes, hypertension, obesity and dyslipidaemia. Cardiometabolic disease is becoming one of the most pressing chronic health challenges in…
Analysis of PET/CT scans from more than 100,000 people suggests active brown adipose tissue may be associated with protection against several major diseases, although it does not prove a direct cause. A new Nature study suggests the body’s brown fat…
The health benefits of oatmeal depend on how it is processed, prepared and served, with experts warning that instant varieties and sugary toppings can change the picture. Oats have long been marketed as the perfect breakfast, but nutrition experts say…
Oats remain a nutritious breakfast base, but their health benefits depend on how heavily they are processed and what goes into the bowl. Oats have a long-standing reputation as a wholesome breakfast, but nutrition experts say the picture is more…
Honey contains trace nutrients and may affect some health markers more favourably than refined sugar, but both remain added sugars and the difference is limited. Honey and white sugar are often treated as interchangeable sweeteners, but nutrition experts say the…
A Taichung man taking incretin injections for diabetes developed dehydration, low blood pressure and dangerously low sodium after adding slimming pills containing a diuretic and thyroid hormone. A diabetic man in Taichung almost traded one health problem for another after…
A small Vanderbilt Health study suggests empagliflozin may reduce blood-vessel inflammation through immune-cell changes beyond its effects on blood sugar and weight. A study published in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association, suggests that a widely used class…
A new InHealth-run NHS screening centre is due to open in Castle Quarter in October, giving people with diabetes another way to access checks designed to prevent avoidable sight loss. A new diabetic eye screening centre is due to open…
A study suggests sharing a meal with a trusted companion may slow the rise in blood glucose and speed recovery after eating, although it is not a substitute for medical care. Metabolic health may depend on more than diet, exercise…
