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Researchers in Lucknow developed a painless walking test that detects prediabetes years before symptoms appear, no blood draws needed. The breakthrough just earned a patent and could change screening for 136 million at-risk Indians.
Scientists in Tokyo created an AI that spots prediabetes using just a heart monitor reading, no blood test required. The breakthrough could turn your smartwatch into an early warning system for diabetes.
A simple daily combination of avocado and mango improved heart function in adults with prediabetes in just eight weeks. The delicious pairing offers an easy, practical way to support cardiovascular health through everyday food choices.
New research reveals that a simple genetic test could identify who benefits most from vitamin D supplements to prevent diabetes. For people with specific gene variants, daily vitamin D reduced diabetes risk by nearly one-fifth.
After losing his mom to a heart attack and receiving his own prediabetes diagnosis, Zack Cash discovered a simple tool that helped him transform his health without giving up fast food entirely. Seven months later, he's 70 pounds lighter and his blood sugar is back to normal.
Researchers discovered how to prevent the protein misfolding that damages insulin-producing cells in diabetes, opening the door to treatments that address the disease's root cause instead of just managing symptoms.
Scientists are testing a naturally occurring peptide called MOTS-C that could help treat obesity by supercharging the body's cellular energy systems. The FDA is reviewing it for potential approval in 2026.
For the first time, children 2 and older can get continuous glucose monitors without a prescription, potentially helping families catch diabetes risk early. The FDA's decision opens new doors for underserved kids who couldn't afford prescription devices.
Matthew Bickel weighed 532 pounds at age 30 and felt like his heart was about to give out. Now 280 pounds lighter, he's training to become the first person who weighed over 500 pounds to complete one of the world's toughest endurance races.
Scientists discovered that eating more fat, not less, could help people with high blood sugar get the full benefits of exercise. The research challenges traditional health advice and offers new hope for millions managing diabetes.
Chinese researchers found the sweet spot for preventing diabetes might be getting just over seven hours of sleep each night. The 14-year study of 25,000 people reveals consistent sleep matters more than catching up on weekends.
A newly approved medication could help people with Prader-Willi syndrome control the constant, overwhelming hunger that defines their daily lives. One mother shares why she's hopeful this treatment will give her son Robert a chance at greater independence and happiness.
A breakthrough study tracking 25,000 people over 14 years reveals the exact amount of sleep that helps prevent type 2 diabetes. The sweet spot? Just over seven hours a night.
Millions of seniors struggling with obesity can now access weight-loss medications for just $50 monthly, down from over $1,000. A new federal program launching July 1 makes life-changing treatments affordable for the first time.
Millions of Medicare patients will soon access weight loss medications for just $50 a month through a new federal program. The 18-month pilot marks the first time Medicare will help pay for drugs prescribed solely for obesity.
Scientists are developing smarter ways to detect diabetes early, using wearable sensors and heart scans powered by artificial intelligence. Millions of people could get diagnosed years earlier, before serious damage begins.