Ticks are helping pave the way for new type 1 diabetes treatments

Scientists are turning to an unlikely source in the quest to treat…

Dr Sheila Reith: Insulin pen pioneer honoured at Pride of Britain Awards

Dr Sheila Reith, CBE, has been recognised at this year’s Pride of…

Catching COVID-19 during childhood could increase risk of type 2 diabetes later in life

Children and young people who have contracted COVID-19 are more at risk…

People with a sweet tooth are 31% more likely to have depression

People who eat more sugary food and drink and less fruit and…

AI chatbots can give medical advice that could lead to death

Online “chatbots may not always generate error-free information” when giving advice on…

Rising life expectancy rates come to a halt

Life expectancy gains have plateaued due to biological limits Focus should shift…

Diabetes and obesity linked to greater risk of liver cancer relapse

Obesity and diabetes increase liver cancer recurrence after surgery Recurrence risk is…

Wes Streeting: Exercise should not be replaced by weight loss jabs

Health Secretary Wes Streeting emphasises the importance of exercise despite using weight…

Scientists discover how to turn off protein linked to inflammatory diseases

Scientists discovered an “off switch” for the P2X7 receptor, linked to cancer…

Unemployed could receive weight-loss jabs to return to work, says Health Secretary Wes Streeting

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has proposed that unemployed individuals could be offered…