Diabetes
FDA studying possible cancer risk of anti-diabetes drugs
Mar 15, 2013 10:09 EDT
The US Food and Drug Administration said Thursday it was reviewing results of unpublished studies hinting at higher risks of ulcers and pancreatic cancer for users of certain anti-diabetes drugs.
Extra pounds don't cancel benefits of quitting smoking
Mar 12, 2013 20:56 EDT
Quitting smoking sharply reduces the risk of heart disease -- even if kicking the habit comes along with a few extra pounds, according to a long-term study.
US judge blocks New York ban on giant sodas
Mar 11, 2013 17:19 EDT
A judge in New York on Monday blocked city mayor Michael Bloomberg's planned ban on giant sodas, just a few hours before restrictions on the sale of such drinks were due to come into effect.
Niacin therapy unhelpful, occasionally harmful: study
Mar 09, 2013 14:51 EST
A combination drug containing niacin failed to lower the risk of heart attacks or strokes and even proved harmful for some with vascular disease, a study released Saturday reported.
Mobile phone health apps touted as lifesavers
Feb 28, 2013 23:20 EST
Health-related applications for smartphones and tablets are a booming business, but in Africa and Asia "mobile health" could actually be a lifesaver for millions, industry leaders and aid organisations say.
Nestles buys US medical nutrition company Pamlab
Feb 26, 2013 09:39 EST
Swiss food giant Nestle said Tuesday that it had acquired Pamlab, a US-based company specialised in medical nutrition, as the company pushes further into what it considers a growth segment.
Novo Nordisk shares plunge on insulin setback
Feb 11, 2013 13:02 EST
The world's biggest insulin producer Novo Nordisk Monday had 10.7 billion euros ($14.4 billion) wiped off its market value after the company said US authorities had rejected its applications for two new insulin treatments.
'Light' sodas may hike diabetes risk: study
Feb 07, 2013 10:58 EST
Artificially sweetened sodas have been linked to a higher risk of Type 2 diabetes for women than sodas sweetened with ordinary sugar, a French study unveiled on Thursday found.
'Light' sodas hike diabetes risk: study
Feb 07, 2013 07:05 EST
Artificially-sweetened sodas have been linked to a higher risk of Type 2 diabetes for women than sodas sweetened with ordinary sugar, according to French research unveiled on Thursday.
Health apps abound, but usage low: study
Jan 28, 2013 01:01 EST
US consumers are being offered a vast range of smartphone apps to track or manage health, but only a small number of people are using them, according to a survey.
Calorie-rich shrimp pasta tops Xtreme Eating list
Jan 17, 2013 22:58 EST
A plate of crispy battered shrimp, mushrooms, tomato and arugula tossed with spaghettini and a cream sauce took the cake as the most calorie-rich chain restaurant dish in America.
Calorie-rich shrimp pasta tops Xtreme Eating list
Jan 16, 2013 19:18 EST
A plate of crispy battered shrimp, mushrooms, tomato and arugula tossed with spaghettini and a cream sauce took the cake Wednesday as the most calorie-rich chain restaurant dish in America.
'Digital health' movement in focus at tech show
Jan 10, 2013 20:48 EST
With an app, a game or a gadget, technology startups and major companies across all sectors are trying to tackle some of the thorniest problems in health and medicine.
Insulin study could see end to needles: researchers
Jan 10, 2013 10:00 EST
Breakthrough X-ray research mapping how insulin works at a molecular level could lead to new diabetes treatments and end daily needle jabs for hundreds of millions of sufferers, scientists said on Thursday.
Insulin breakthrough could see end to needles
Jan 10, 2013 02:55 EST
Breakthrough research mapping how insulin works at a molecular level could lead to new diabetes treatments and end daily needle jabs, helping hundreds of millions of suffers, scientists said on Thursday.
Insulin breakthrough could see end to needles
Jan 09, 2013 21:58 EST
Breakthrough Australian research mapping how insulin works at a molecular level could open the door to novel new diabetes treatments, ending daily needle jabs for millions, scientists have announced.
'Digital heath' movement in focus at tech show
Jan 09, 2013 21:27 EST
With an app, a game or a gadget, technology startups and major companies across all sectors are trying to tackle some of the thorniest problems in health and medicine.
New computing devices will allow touch, smell: IBM
Dec 17, 2012 16:31 EST
Future computing devices will push further into the senses by developing capacities to mimic the ability to see, smell, touch, taste and hear, IBM says in an annual forecast Monday.
People live longer but are not always healthier: study
Dec 13, 2012 13:31 EST
People live more than a decade longer on average today than they did in 1970, but spend much of these boon years battling diseases like cancer, according to a global health review published Thursday.
Increase in liver disease deaths in UK: report
Nov 21, 2012 08:51 EST
Harmful levels of drinking, obesity and undiagnosed infections mean England is one of the few countries in Europe seeing a rise in deaths from liver disease, the chief medical officer said in a report out Wednesday.
