Development of obesity could be significantly affected by year of birth

The link between a particular gene variant and the development of obesity…

Contributors to diabetes identified by epigenome study

A new study has collected several clues that indicate how diabetes is…

Predictive factors identified for diabetic foot surgery

Factors have been identified by researchers which can predict the success of…

Parents warned about childrens sugar consumption

A new health campaign is warning parents that children need to reduce…

Not all obese people develop metabolic complications

Obesity does not always occur alongside the metabolic changes that can lead…

FDA approves use of type 2 diabetes drug to treat obesity

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of Novo…

New NHS funding proposals will lead to needless deaths, consultants argue

Hundreds of hospital specialists have warned that patients with heart disease, cancer,…

Drivers with diabetes need to monitor blood glucose levels

The danger of driving without vigilant diabetes management has been highlighted after…

Immune system affects obesity, study suggests

New research suggests that certain immune system cells have a significant effect…

Young children with fasting insulin at risk of adult diabetes

A study shows children aged three to six with elevated fasting insulin…