Both raw and roasted argan oil reduced blood sugar, organ damage and oxidative stress in diabetic rats, but human trials are still needed. A new study in Food Science & Nutrition suggests that Morocco’s argan oil may do more than…
Giving mice olive oil 15 minutes before glucose slowed gastric emptying and triggered hormones linked to blood sugar control, although the findings have not yet been confirmed in humans. Japanese researchers have found that taking olive oil before carbohydrates may…
The diabetes drug affects pathways linked to ageing, but researchers say observational findings are not yet proof that it can extend healthspan or slow biological decline. Metformin, the low-cost diabetes drug taken by millions of people with type 2 diabetes,…
Rabia Karademir says guided diet and exercise at a Healthy Life Centre helped her lose 21kg in five months and bring her blood sugar into the desired range. A 50-year-old woman in Malatya has lost 21 kilograms in five months…
Research suggests that consistently sleeping late, getting too little rest and keeping irregular hours may increase the risk of cardiovascular and metabolic disease. Staying up late and regularly waking well into the morning may feel harmless, but medical research suggests…
Rich in fibre and antioxidant compounds, strawberries and raspberries may support metabolic and heart health, but experts stress they work best as part of a broader healthy lifestyle. Researchers continue to examine how everyday foods may help lower the risk…
Diabetes was the leading underlying cause among South Africa’s recorded deaths in 2024, as chronic diseases widened their dominance over infectious illnesses. South Africa’s latest mortality data point to a striking change in the country’s health burden. Statistics South Africa’s…
An international study found nail detachment, discolouration and hair loss were more common among people taking GLP-1 medicines, although researchers stressed that the findings do not establish a direct cause. A new international study presented at the European Academy of…
A review of eight diabetes drug classes finds promising laboratory and cardiovascular evidence, but says none can yet be confirmed as an ageing-slowing treatment. A new review from researchers in Kunming has revived an old question in a broader form:…
Fresh figs can fit into a balanced diet because their fibre slows sugar absorption, but dried fruit and oversized portions may trigger a sharper rise in blood glucose. For people trying to keep blood sugar in check, figs can seem…
