Diabetes
18/06/2013 - New red meat link to diabetes
People who start eating increased amounts of red meat also increase their risk of developing diabetes, researchers warned last night. More
24/05/2013 - Diabetes puzzle from cholesterol drugs
Some people who take the cholesterol-lowering drugs, statins, may face a small increased risk of developing diabetes, researchers warned today. More
23/05/2013 - Disease genes prove elusive
A major study has concluded that there are no major genetic causes of six common diseases, including diabetes and multiple sclerosis. More
08/05/2013 - Ten minutes a day may fend of illness
Just 75 minutes a week of exercise is enough to make a big impact for people at risk of heart disease and diabetes, British researchers say. More
02/05/2013 - Diabetes drug thwarts lung cancer growth
A diabetes drug treatment can slow down the growth of lung cancer cells and help them to get destroyed by radiotherapy. More
26/04/2013 - Fast way to lose weight
The ancient habit of fasting may be a good way to lose weight, researchers report today. More
11/04/2013 - Adult health may decline - warning
New generations of adults are less healthy than their predecessors - putting at risk continuing improvements in human life expectancy, researchers warned yesterday. More
10/04/2013 - How cutting weight saves a nation's lives
A slight drop in the population's weight could significantly cut the rate of people dying from diabetes and heart disease, new research suggests. More
05/04/2013 - Walk or run to reduce blood pressure
Brisk walking is as good as running when it comes to lowering the risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes, researchers said last night. More
14/02/2013 - Euro-boost for diabetes eye research
Researchers in Belfast are embarking on a major project aimed at using the latest technologies to save the sight of people with diabetes, it was announced today. More
08/02/2013 - Stress link to diabetes, not cancer
Chronic stress may not lead to cancer - but it is linked to diabetes in men, according to two studies published today. More
05/02/2013 - Regular walks cut major illness risk
New findings today show how taking a regular walk can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer. More
23/11/2012 - Fruit study aims to find healing source
British university researchers are hoping to strip the healthy nutrients out of fruits so they can be used in new foods and medicines, it was announced yesterday. More
22/11/2012 - Doubts over health checks
Systematic health checks of middle-aged people lead to over-diagnosis and fail to deliver health benefits, it was claimed yesterday. More
21/11/2012 - Tackle liver disease threat - chief medical officer
Britain needs to take action to tackle a rising problem of liver disease, the chief medical officer said today. More
14/11/2012 - New diabetes heart disease warning
Patients with heart disease should be screened for diabetes repeatedly, European experts said today. More
08/11/2012 - Black tea link to diabetes prevention
People who drink black tea may be less likely than others to develop diabetes, researchers claimed today. More
08/11/2012 - Diabetes test - years early
A new test could enable doctors identify patients who are going to develop type 2 diabetes, Swedish researchers have reported. More
15/10/2012 - Sitting risk regardless of fitness - researchers
Sitting for long periods at a computer or in front of the television is a major hazard to the heart, British researchers warn today. More
09/10/2012 - Daily walk that boosts heart health
Walking the dog may be better than jogging at preventing heart disease, according to research published today. More
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