Weight loss surgery more effective than lifestyle intervention in type 2 diabetes

Bariatric (weight loss) surgery is more effective than lifestyle changes and medicine…

New protein binding technique could improve nerve tissue treatments

A new technique that can bind together proteins could have implications for…

Poor diet diversity could trigger obesity and type 2 diabetes

People with poor dietary diversity are more likely to develop obesity and…

New technology can improve accuracy of blood glucose monitoring, researchers report

A new blood test to help people with diabetes monitor their glucose…

Invokana use in type 1 diabetes associated with diabetic ketoacidosis, study finds

People with type 1 diabetes taking Invokana (canagliflozin) were more likely to…

Rare diabetes type called MODY 1 needs alternative treatment, say researchers

Patients who are treated for a rare, genetic form of diabetes which…

Mesoblast acquires technology patent which could treat type 1 diabetes

Mesoblast Limited, an Australian company, has exclusively licensed patented technology developed at…

Commuters who walk, cycle or use public transport lose more weight than people who drive, study finds

People who commute to work via cycling, walking or public transport have…

Infertile men could be at risk of type 2 diabetes

Men with a low sperm count are more likely to develop type…

Chancellor George Osborne announces tax of sugary soft drinks in Budget 2016

Chancellor George Osborne has announced a tax on sugary soft drinks in…