Map of brain’s appetite centre could enable new treatments for obesity and diabetes

Scientists have created the most detailed map to date of the human hypothalamus, a crucial brain region that regulates body weight, appetite, sleep, and stress.

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Feb. 5, 2025 ~5 min

Red and processed meat consumption associated with higher type 2 diabetes risk

Meat consumption, particularly consumption of processed meat and unprocessed red meat, is associated with a higher type 2 diabetes risk, an analysis of data

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Aug. 20, 2024 ~5 min


‘Diabetes distress’ increases risk of mental health problems among young people living with type 1 diabetes

Children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes are at significantly higher risk of a number of mental health issues, including mood and anxiety disorders, a study

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July 17, 2024 ~5 min

Type 2 diabetes diagnosis at age 30 can reduce life expectancy by up to 14 years

An individual diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at age 30 years could see their life expectancy fall by as much as 14 years, an international team of researchers

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Oct. 3, 2023 ~5 min

Artificial pancreas successfully trialled for use by type 2 diabetes patients

Cambridge scientists have successfully trialled an artificial pancreas for use by patients living with type 2 diabetes. The device – powered by an algorithm

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Jan. 11, 2023 ~7 min

Rare genetic variants confer largest increase in type 2 diabetes risk seen to date

Scientists at the University of Cambridge have identified rare genetic variants – carried by one in 3,000 people – that have a larger impact on the risk of

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July 7, 2021 ~4 min

Sugar purchased in soft drinks fell 10% following introduction of industry levy

The amount of sugar purchased by households through soft drinks fell by 10% in the year following the introduction of the UK Soft Drinks Industry Levy, say

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March 10, 2021 ~6 min

High insulin levels during childhood a risk for mental health problems later in life, study suggests

Researchers have shown that the link between physical and mental illness is closer than previously thought. Certain changes in physical health, which are

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Jan. 13, 2021 ~6 min


Computer vision app allows easier monitoring of diabetes

A computer vision technology developed by University of Cambridge engineers has now been developed into a free mobile phone app for regular monitoring of

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Nov. 13, 2020 ~5 min

Autistic adults have a higher rate of physical health conditions

Autistic individuals are more likely to have chronic physical health conditions, particularly heart, lung, and diabetic conditions, according to a new study by

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Sept. 10, 2020 ~3 min

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