61 h. ago Common diabetes drug may 'slow down or prevent' cancer in those at risk of 'aggressive' form of disease

A widely used diabetes drug holds promise in the treatment of the third biggest cancer killer in the UK, new research suggests

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7 d. ago UPFs could raise diabetes risk if they have these additive combinations

A recent study has found that eating certain combinations of food additives can raise your risk of diabetes - and you don't need to eat them all at once to see the negative effects

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8 d. ago Diabetes during pregnancy 'links to ADHD and autism risk in children'

According to a new study, having diabetes while pregnant has been linked to higher risks of neurodevelopmental disorders in children.

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9 d. ago Common 'additive cocktails' in popular food and drinks could 'fuel diabetes risk'

New research warns that additives in ultraprocessed food could increase diabetes risk

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1 week ago Study reveals potentially deadly risk of 'healthier' drinks like Diet Coke

Scientists found aspartame, a common artificial sweetener also found in products like Extra chewing gum, contributed to a worrying rise in diabetes risk.

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1 week ago Diabetes in pregnancy ‘linked to neurodevelopmental disorder risk in children’

Experts called for diligent monitoring of blood sugar levels throughout pregnancy.

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3 w. ago Type 2 diabetes increases risk of liver and pancreatic cancers, study shows

Chance of developing some of the most lethal tumours up to five times higher in women recently diagnosed with conditionPeople who develop type 2 diabetes face an increased risk of some of the most lethal cancers, including liver and pancreatic tumours, with the greatest rises in women, research suggests.The analysis of health records from 95,000 people found that the risk of pancreatic cancer was nearly twice as high, and the chance of developing liver cancer almost five times as high, in women recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Yotam Ottolenghi: I tried intermittent fasting, and hated it. This is why we need to ditch the diets and go back to basics

The chef says we need to forget fads and focus on the joy of good food cooked with love• Yotam’s recipes for roast chicken with butter beans, and perfect potatoesThe kids normally have breakfast at 7.30. I make eggs – soft boiled, scrambled or an omelette – sliced cucumber, toast with butter and a bowl of yoghurt on the side. Whether I eat too depends on how much I ate the previous night – and how late.Last year, I decided I’d skip breakfast altogether. I was reading everywhere about the benefits of intermittent fasting (IF) and it didn’t feel like a huge sacrifice. Apparently, if I managed to avoid food for 16 hours, half of it spent sleeping anyway, I was more likely to sustain weight loss compared with following any other diet. On top of that, fasting periods are said to allow the body to repair cells and, as a result, help to reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, general inflammation, memory loss, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and other maladies. Continue reading...

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