A study from a Wenzhou eye hospital identifies three distinct profiles among Chinese adults with diabetic retinopathy, highlighting opportunities for personalised treatment and improved outcomes across different socio-economic groups. A new study from a tertiary eye hospital in Wenzhou, China,…
Health experts highlight the risks of exercising in extreme heat, emphasising that weight loss from sweat is temporary, and encourage proper hydration and balanced activity for long-term fitness. Exercise in extreme heat and humidity can do more than leave people…
Updated obstetric and endocrinology guidance recommends women on GLP-1 therapies to work closely with clinicians to schedule medication discontinuation before pregnancy, reflecting evolving understanding of safety and metabolic management. Women taking GLP-1 medicines and hoping to conceive are being urged…
A new trial from India demonstrates that combining a lacto-vegetarian diet with a 14-hour daily eating window significantly enhances blood sugar management and weight loss in women with type 2 diabetes, highlighting potential for adaptable dietary strategies. A study from…
A recent study suggests that even a modest reduction in sleep duration can lead to weight gain and negatively impact overall health, highlighting the importance of adequate rest for long-term wellbeing. A modest cut in sleep may do more than…
Emerging research reveals reciprocal links between sleep and diet, emphasising the importance of meal timing, nutrient intake, and lifestyle choices in promoting better rest and weight management. Sleep and diet are closely linked, and the relationship runs both ways. Poor…
Registered dietitian Kezia Joy emphasises that strategic shopping and choosing balanced snacks rich in protein and fibre can aid weight management, curb late-night cravings, and promote sustainable diets amid busy lifestyles. Registered dietitian and medical consultant Kezia Joy argues that…
California has distributed over 120,000 affordable insulin pens via its CalRx programme, challenging Big Pharma and seeking to expand access amidst industry pushback and low consumer awareness. California’s push into the insulin market is starting to move from symbolism to…
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals reports successful Phase 3 trial of avexitide, potentially paving the way for the first approved treatment for post-bariatric hypoglycaemia, affecting around 160,000 patients in the US. Amylyx Pharmaceuticals said its experimental drug avexitide met the main goal in…
Despite fiscal measures including a sugar tax, Mauritius faces a surging diabetes epidemic driven by lifestyle and societal factors, prompting calls for comprehensive behavioural change to turn the tide. Mauritius is confronting one of the world’s heaviest diabetes burdens, with…
