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Scientists discovered why mountain living reduces diabetes risk: red blood cells act like sugar sponges in low-oxygen environments. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments for millions managing blood sugar.
Getting a root canal might do more than save your tooth. A groundbreaking two-year study shows the common dental procedure could lower inflammation, improve blood sugar, and protect your heart.
A 60-year-old woman who kept losing consciousness finally got answers when doctors found a tiny tumor in her pancreas and removed it using robotic surgery. Her blood sugar levels normalized immediately after the procedure.
Jigawa State in Nigeria is launching specialized diabetic meal plans for its 2026 Hajj pilgrims, ensuring everyone can safely participate in the holy journey. The program offers three tailored meals daily to help manage blood sugar levels during the pilgrimage.
A new Northwestern University study shows that simply finishing dinner three hours before bedtime can improve blood pressure, heart rate, and blood sugar control without cutting calories. The secret lies in syncing eating patterns with your body's natural sleep rhythms.
A landmark study tracked 292 families and found that fathers who showed sensitive engagement with infants at 10 months helped shape healthier outcomes years later. By age seven, their children showed lower inflammation and better blood sugar levels.
Scientists created a simple test strip that could detect cancer as easily as checking blood sugar, making early diagnosis accessible to everyone. The breakthrough uses enzymes to spot disease markers at concentrations a trillion times lower than glucose.
New research links blood sugar spikes after meals to Alzheimer's disease risk, offering hope that simple diet changes could protect brain health. Scientists found genetic predisposition to post-meal sugar spikes increased relative Alzheimer's risk by 69 percent.
A 12-week study found that Amazon Echo Dots helped older adults with type 2 diabetes reduce mental distress and improve blood sugar levels. Nearly 30% of participants reported feeling a human-like connection with the device that kept them on track with their health.
A 13-year study of 200,000 people found that choosing slow-digesting carbs like fruit and whole grains instead of blood sugar spikers could cut dementia risk by 16%. It's not about eating fewer carbs—it's about eating smarter ones.
A new wearable device will track both blood sugar and heart health in real time, helping millions catch diseases earlier. India's Technology Development Board is backing the innovation to make preventive care more accessible.
A 12-year study across four U.S. cities found bariatric surgery outperforms even the latest diabetes medications for weight loss and blood sugar control, regardless of patients' income levels. The findings offer new hope for the millions managing type 2 diabetes, especially those facing financial hardships.
Scientists discovered three new compounds in roasted coffee beans that slow sugar absorption better than a common diabetes medication. The finding could lead to coffee-based foods that help manage blood sugar naturally.
European researchers are developing a simple blood test that could detect Alzheimer's disease decades before symptoms appear, using graphene technology to identify warning signs from a single drop of blood. The device could make early screening as routine as checking blood sugar.
A naturally sweet sugar that doesn't trigger insulin spikes just became affordable to produce, thanks to an unlikely hero: slime mold. Tagatose could finally give people with diabetes and health-conscious eaters a real alternative to artificial sweeteners.