First oral drug approved by EMA for use in treating type 1 diabetes

The oral drug Forxiga (dapagliflozin) has been approved by an official European…

Lower exercise levels identified among people with long-term conditions

The importance of exercise for people with chronic conditions has been emphasised…

Speakers announced for fourth annual Public Health Collaboration conference

The speakers have been announced for the fourth annual Public Health Collaboration…

Fizz Free February campaign launches to tackle sugar consumption

A campaign called Fizz Free February is encouraging people to cut out…

Scientists make breakthrough by turning stem cells into insulin-producing cells

US researchers have for the first time transformed human stem cells into…

Statin experts push for increased prescription to over-75s

A report from a group of statin researchers has concluded that statin…

Wellbeing centre opens to empower those with diabetes in Cumbria

A fitness and wellbeing centre has opened in West Cumbria to support…

Recommendations to eat breakfast does not appear to aid weight loss

Eating breakfast is linked with greater daily calorie intake and slightly higher…

Tom Watson urges radical advertising changes to drive down obesity numbers

Cartoon characters should be removed from all high-sugar foods in a bid…

Six weeks of resistance exercise improves insulin sensitivity in young, overweight men

Short bursts of high-intensity resistance training improved insulin sensitivity for relatively young,…