Melatonin could increase type 2 diabetes risk among night shift workers

The sleep hormone melatonin could be responsible for an increased risk of…

Study investigates Januvia as treatment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

The type 2 diabetes drug Januvia (sitagliptin) works no better than a…

Experts call for NHS to perform more weight loss surgery

The NHS should increase rates of bariatric (weight loss) surgery to improve…

Statins alert following error in heart disease risk calculator

A computer glitch by a heart disease risk calculator used by the…

IDF issue new Ramadan guidelines for diabetes

The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has updated their advice on how to…

CAP considering ban of junk food adverts aimed at children

The UK advertising watchdog has begun a consultation that could see tough…

Positive results from new type 2 diabetes treatment trial

A type 2 diabetes trial conducted by a West Midlands hospital has…

Poor education and high HbA1c levels in diabetes are linked, study finds

Young people with diabetes from educated families are more likely to have…

Jeremy Hunt asked to raise awareness about type 1 diabetes

Chris Davies, the Conservative MP for Brecon and Radnorshire, has written to…

Fruit compounds could benefit diabetes, obesity and heart disease

UK researchers find that the combination of two compounds found in red…