Diabetes - Page 8

September 13, 2025

For the first time, there are more children in the world who are obese than underweight

Global childhood obesity rates tripled from 2000-2022 according to UNICEF, with ultra-processed foods and junk food marketing fueling the epidemic in 190 countries.

September 10, 2025

Diabetes study reveals diagnosis gap affecting millions of people

Researchers are warning of a diabetes crisis, as nearly half of 1.3 billion affected adults go undiagnosed, with young people and low-income regions most at risk.

September 2, 2025

Could GLP-1 weight-loss medications like Ozempic become the 'everything drug'?

Medical experts discuss whether GLP-1 medications, including Mounjaro and Zepbound, could become comprehensive treatments for multiple health conditions.

August 28, 2025

Weight-loss drugs could reduce symptoms of painful skin condition, study finds

Researchers in France discovered that weight-loss medications could help treat hidradenitis suppurativa by reducing inflammation and mechanical friction in the skin.

August 27, 2025

Mediterranean diet paired with other lifestyle changes slashes diabetes risk

A major new study shows that the Mediterranean diet, combined with weight loss and physical activity, prevented diabetes in overweight older adults over a six-year period.

August 25, 2025

Why Ozempic users 'can barely finish a third' of their restaurant orders

As appetite-suppressing drugs change the way people eat, businesses are adapting to GLP-1 users by offering smaller portions and protein-focused options.

August 13, 2025

Popular weight-loss drugs linked to sudden vision loss, research suggests

New studies found that Americans with type 2 diabetes who are taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could face an increased risk of rare eye conditions.

August 9, 2025

French fries tied to diabetes risk, but not all potatoes 'created equal,' study finds

A massive new study reveals that potato preparation method matters for type 2 diabetes risk, with french fries posing greater health concerns than other forms. Others weighed in.

August 6, 2025

Sugar in drinks linked to higher diabetes risk than that in food, new research finds

A new study looking at data from over 800,000 people finds sugar in beverages like soda increases type 2 diabetes risk by 25%, while sugar in whole foods shows no increased risk.

August 1, 2025

Popular weight-loss medication could relieve painful arthritis symptoms, doctors report

Medical professionals observe that GLP-1 medications like Ozempic show promise for treating rheumatoid arthritis alongside other inflammatory conditions.