New protective gel could help transplanted insulin-producing cells survive in type 1 diabetes

Researchers have developed an experimental hydrogel that helps transplanted insulin-producing cells survive…

Four week diet change may shift biological ageing markers in older adults

A small trial found that some older adults showed improvements in biological…

Daily multivitamin may modestly slow biological ageing in older adults

A large clinical trial found that older adults taking a daily multivitamin…

Artificial pancreas rollout is starting to narrow diabetes inequality in England and Wales

The NHS rollout of hybrid closed-loop systems for type 1 diabetes appears…

Tooth infection linked to poor blood glucose control

New research suggests chronic infections around the tip of a tooth root…

Retatrutide may become the most powerful weight loss drug yet

A major phase 3 trial suggests retatrutide may outperform current blockbuster weight…

Global obesity is no longer rising at the same speed everywhere

A huge international analysis suggests obesity rates may be starting to level…

Tiny particles from the gut may help drive ageing-related disease

A new mouse study suggests microscopic particles released in the gut may…

Just 30 minutes of hard exercise a week may still make a difference

Researchers say short bursts of high-intensity exercise adding up to around 30…

Seven days of fasting triggers major changes across the body

A study of healthy volunteers found that prolonged fasting caused large, coordinated…