Diabetes

According to the WHO, voluntary depigmentation persists in the country, with a prevalence rate of 50%. Experts warn how the practice has become more common over the last 10 years

The measure significantly expands the medical examinations performed on foreigners, and gives officials broad discretion to reject applicants based on their age and medical history

Is the success of this drug due to a society that is more health-conscious, or just more concerned with aesthetics?

The first snapshot of the state of health in the post-pandemic world reveals high levels of deaths among young people in the United States, Canada, and Mexico ‘driven by economic, social, and psychological factors’

An international commission of scientists proposes changes to combat environmental degradation and disease. The key: less animal protein and more plants

A small-scale study suggests that patient psychology may limit the effectiveness of GLP-1 agonist medications

The government expects to collect $2.2 billion from soda drinks in 2026, and the money will be fully allocated to the health budget to combat an epidemic of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease, says President Claudia Sheinbaum

The vulnerability of addicts makes them easy targets for recruitment by cult-like organizations

The Canadian researcher has just received the Frontiers of Knowledge Award for his work on anti-obesity drugs. However, he remains cautious about their use

The British drug agency is monitoring a possible increase in cases of the disease, although there is no data yet to warrant alarm

The American researcher warns that Trump’s policies could delay some medical advances by several years

A scientific review confirms that poor sleep alters the metabolism of many cells, such as neurons, in a similar way to what is observed in some neurodegenerative diseases

A new article proposes offering citizens over 50 a combined medication that includes a cocktail of blood pressure-lowering drugs, but other experts view the idea with skepticism

A study originally focusing on cancer has shown that amyloids — proteins typically linked to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s — influence inherited traits. The discovery could, say the authors, explain part of our ‘missing heritability’

There’s no point in sticking to sweeteners if you then eat industrial pastries that are high in fat content and don’t exercise. It is more important to lead a healthy lifestyle

New research suggests that consuming more than half of your daily calories after 5 p.m. is linked to elevated glucose levels

The doctor, who holds degrees from Harvard Medical School, is confident in anti-aging treatments such as metformin or PARP1 inhibitors. But until these are approved, he practices intermittent fasting

The metabolic disorder was long known as a disease of adulthood. Now, it’s spiking in kids and teens, with worrisome consequences

In Bexar County, near the Mexican border, more than a tenth of residents has been diagnosed with the disease. Seven out of every 10 amputations in the state are performed there, about 2,000 each year. The Latino community is the most affected

The scientist — ignored in previous award ceremonies — has won the Princess of Asturias Award for Technical and Scientific Research, for her role in the revolution of medications being used to treat obesity and diabetes

A clinical trial shows the neuroprotective effect of lixisenatide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist. Its use during a year prevented patients from getting worse, in what has been described as limited but promising benefits

The European Medicines Agency is considering approving the first drug that has been shown to delay the onset of symptoms

More and more non-diabetics are measuring their glucose spikes with sensors that make health monitoring the ultimate privilege. Is it a form of health consciousness or an unjustified obsession?

A study shows having a partner with hypertension, depression, anxiety and ulcers increases your own risk of developing these conditions

The journal highlights their reduction of cardiovascular incidents and the possibilities they create for treating conditions as diverse as addictions, Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease

The number of people suffering from this disease has skyrocketed in recent decades. The good news is that, in most cases, it can be controlled with an appropriate lifestyle in which food plays a key role