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In this photo illustration, we see a close-up of the midsection and legs of woman with an arm tattoo holding a smartphone and an illuminated insulin pump.

Does wearing a continuous glucose monitor help people without diabetes? We asked experts. Does wearing a continuous glucose monitor help people without diabetes? We asked experts.

By Clarissa Brincat

Gila monster spit inspired a new way to detect rare pancreatic tumors Gila monster spit inspired a new way to detect rare pancreatic tumors

Tandem insulin pump installed on woman's stomach

FDA issues recall for diabetes app after over 200 reported injuries FDA issues recall for diabetes app after over 200 reported injuries

Ozempic weight loss drug injectable on red background

The unintended side effects of popular weight loss drugs The unintended side effects of popular weight loss drugs

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

A horizonal view of an injectable medication called Zepbound from pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly.

What is Zepbound? Here’s how the newly FDA-approved weight loss drug works. What is Zepbound? Here’s how the newly FDA-approved weight loss drug works.

By Laura Baisas

Egyptian fruit bats on a fruit feeder at a zoo

How do bats stay cancer-free? The answer could be lifesaving for humans. How do bats stay cancer-free? The answer could be lifesaving for humans.

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

January AI helps you keep tabs on your blood sugar all day.

January AI glucose monitor review: A pricey but effective approach to fine-tune your diet January AI glucose monitor review: A pricey but effective approach to fine-tune your diet

By Jen McCaffery

Red kombucha tea in a bottle and glass on white background

Kombucha’s health benefits may go beyond our guts Kombucha’s health benefits may go beyond our guts

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Side view of woman's hand feeding horseback on sunny day

Why studying horses could help humans stay healthy, too Why studying horses could help humans stay healthy, too

By Jane Manfredi/The Conversation

Kidney beans black beans, corn, and tomatoes can all increase your daily fiber intake

Up your daily fiber intake for a happy microbiome Up your daily fiber intake for a happy microbiome

By Claire Maldarelli

Ligurian plates recovered from the hospital waste dump that date back to the second half of the 16th century CE.

Renaissance-era doctors used to taste their patients’ pee Renaissance-era doctors used to taste their patients’ pee

By Laura Baisas

Black truck with purple screen that says "pharmacists know mifepristone saves lives" driving around Phoenix during abortion pill lawsuits

Banning the abortion pill would harm veterans, cancer patients, and many others Banning the abortion pill would harm veterans, cancer patients, and many others

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Ozempic injectable diabetes drug, which causes weight loss

6 Ozempic facts that make sense of social media hype 6 Ozempic facts that make sense of social media hype

Two members of a medical team work on a diagnosis.

Weight might not be the best way to detect diabetes early Weight might not be the best way to detect diabetes early

By Laura Baisas

Diabetes medicines and injectables on a plain blue background

Eli Lilly commits to cap insulin prices at $35 per month Eli Lilly commits to cap insulin prices at $35 per month

By Laura Baisas

Ozempic diabetes drug pen being taken out of package following TikTok weight loss trend

TikTokers are taking a diabetes drug to lose weight. Now it’s in short supply. TikTokers are taking a diabetes drug to lose weight. Now it’s in short supply.

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Holiday cake filled with chocolate stars, icing, and orange slices poses a sugary nightmare to people with diabetes

A diabetes-friendly guide to holiday parties A diabetes-friendly guide to holiday parties

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

FDA approves first drug that can delay onset of Type 1 diabetes

FDA approves first drug that can delay onset of Type 1 diabetes FDA approves first drug that can delay onset of Type 1 diabetes

By Laura Baisas, Sara Kiley Watson

Nutritious food

Meals catering to different health needs could help save lives—and billions of dollars Meals catering to different health needs could help save lives—and billions of dollars

By Laura Baisas

A diabetes management kit.

Why we should be looking out for diabetes in young people with COVID Why we should be looking out for diabetes in young people with COVID

By Laura Baisas