High carb intake could lead to earlier menopause
A high carbohydrate diet could lead to earlier menopause, according to new findings from the University of Leeds. Greater consumption of carb-heavy foods such as…
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Urban planning being investigated in preventing type 2 diabetes in Australia
A research project in Australia is looking at the role of town and city planners in the prevention of type 2 diabetes. The study taking…
Exercise after type 1 diabetes diagnosis could extend honeymoon period
People who are newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes could benefit from an extended honeymoon period by participating in regular physical activity, research suggests. Scientists…
High-fibre diet has benefits for type 2 diabetes, study claims
A new study claims eating high amounts of fibre could have benefits for people with type 2 diabetes. The research, underway for six years, found…
Public Health England tells food makers to cut calories by 20 per cent by 2024
Public Health England (PHE) has told food makers to cut calories in their products by 20% by 2024 in a bid to tackle obesity and…
Exercise during pregnancy could protect against type 2 diabetes and hypertension
A supervised exercise program during pregnancy reduces insulin levels and blood pressure, according to new findings. Norwegian scientists offered a program to encourage exercise among…
Exercise may prevent around 20 per cent of type 2 diabetes cases in China, study suggests
Nearly 20% of people with prediabetes in Taiwan may have avoided a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes if they had taken part in a greater…
Eating slowly could aid weight loss in type 2 diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes who eat slowly are more likely to lose weight, according to a new study. Scientists from Kyushu University Graduate School…
Five Ways to Improve Gut Health
If you like to follow health trends, you might be fully up on terms such as “microbiome,” “probiotics,” and “gut health.” Fads come and go,…
Ultra-processed food linked to increased cancer risk
Processed food has again been linked to increased cancer risk in a new study by French researchers. People with diabetes are recommended to avoid processed…