Cannabis-like substances could affect development of pancreas in unborn children

High levels of endocannabinoids can affect a baby’s pancreas, according to new…

David Cameron rules out sugar tax despite new Public Health England report

Prime Minister David Cameron has opposed the introduction of a sugar tax…

NHS success in reducing diabetes complications has stalled, report finds

The success of the Department of Health and the NHS in minimising…

Researchers develop simple test for postpartum type 2 diabetes risk following gestational diabetes

Researchers in Germany have developed a simple test for calculating the risk…

Sedentary lifestyle increases risk of kidney disease, study finds

A sedentary lifestyle increases the risk of kidney disease, according to new…

Mediterranean diet improves brain health, study finds

Following a Mediterranean diet improves the health of the brain, according to…

GHRH agonists could increase functionality of islet cells transplants in type 1 diabetes

A growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) agonist increases the functionality of islet cells…

Insulin pump therapy improves type 2 diabetes in poorly controlled patients, study reports

Adults with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes had improved blood glucose control…

Lack of key growth factor could increase risk of cardiovascular disease

Low levels of stem cell factor (SCF) is linked to a higher…

Hearts age at different rates in men and wome, study finds

Hearts age at different rates in men and women, according to new…