FDA authorizes first wearable to track both ketones and blood sugar
People with diabetes can now get an early warning when a dangerous complication starts to build in their bodies.
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Most UK adults track health themselves, yet unequal access could widen care gaps
Most people in the UK already monitor their own health and well-being, and an overwhelming majority would be happy to do more if advised by the NHS, according to a new University of Manchester–led study.
Aug 14, 2026
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Millions of family caregivers manage complex diets for older relatives—often with little nutritional guidance
My first science experiment was in sixth grade for our county's science fair. Over three months, I tested how my grandfather's blood sugar responded to green leafy vegetables versus brown rice at dinnertime. My mom would ...
Jul 27, 2026
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Researchers uncover hormone link between gut and brain in anorexia nervosa
People with anorexia nervosa have unusually high levels of a hormone called LEAP2 in their blood when they are in the acute phase of the disorder, according to research presented at the Federation of European Neuroscience ...
Jul 9, 2026
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Movement breaks reduce health risks
People who sit at a desk for most of the day know the importance of taking a break, but new University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka research has determined exactly how often they should get up and move around. The study ...
Jul 7, 2026
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Digital diabetes tool shown to improve patient care and cut health care costs
A new study by University of Manchester researchers has linked a digital platform helping people manage type 2 diabetes to better blood sugar control, improved health and potential long-term NHS cost savings. MyWay Diabetes, ...
Jul 3, 2026
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Survey finds 3 in 10 young adults don't have a doctor; if they do, most don't see them
A new survey commissioned by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center finds young adults are missing out on the health benefits of having a primary care doctor.
Jun 29, 2026
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Silk sticker is noninvasive way to monitor babies' health
In the neonatal intensive care unit, the most fragile patients in medicine are often the most heavily wired. Premature babies, some weighing less than a pound, can be tethered to a tangle of cables, monitors and sensors. ...
Jun 24, 2026
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Fatherhood linked to lower midlife mortality in Black men
Fatherhood in Black men is associated with lower rates of all-cause mortality by middle age compared to nonfathers, according to the U.S.-based longitudinal study that enrolled Black and white individuals aged 18–30 years ...
Jun 4, 2026
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Q&A: What is in the new American Heart Association dietary recommendations?
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and altering your diet is the most effective way to reduce the risk of heart disease, according to the American Heart Association. To that end, the American ...
May 20, 2026
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