The Latest Breaking News on Diabetes

Heart disease remains a leading cause of death around the world. And diabetes is one of the risk factors for heart disease. Diabetes is a growing global health concern, with more than 422 million people living with this metabolic disorder — the majority of those with Type 2 diabetes.

More than 37 million people in the U.S. have diabetes, and more than 96 million adults in the U.S. — over one-third — have prediabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In a first, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a therapy that slows the onset of Type 1 diabetes. Teplizumab, developed by Provention Bio, typically delays the need for insulin shots, blood-sugar monitoring, and diet control by about two years. For some, the effect lasted years longer.

Childhood obesity is a growing concern, with around one in seven children aged four or five in the UK obese

Professor Jon Barry said some of the young people he sees have a body mass index of 75 – three times what their weight should be

Spuds are packed with important nutrients and can be part of a healthy diet

Ministers approved a £20 million research fund to look into new medicines and digital tools - which could save some of the £6 billion cost of treating obesity

There are important nutrients in the peel. And, what’s more, discarded fruit and veg peels contribute to climate change. Try keeping them on for your health and the planet's well-being.

Poisoning was the only reasonable explanation for the premature-born twin boy’s sudden deterioration, professor tells court.

“Life expectancy is reducing for the first time in decades, the first time since World War Two."

A cup of coffee before breakfast is considered quite normal for many people, especially those who have to rise early for work. Some experts however have warned the morning habit could adversely affect your health