Diabetes

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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.
Health

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

By Clarissa Brincat

Gila monster
Science

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

By Andrew Paul

Tandem insulin pump installed on woman's stomach
Health

FDA issues recall for diabetes app after over 200 reported injuries

By Andrew Paul

Ozempic weight loss drug injectable on red background
Health

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.
Health

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
Environment

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.
Gear

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
Health

Kombucha’s health benefits may go beyond our guts

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

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

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
Health

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.
Health

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
Health

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

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Ozempic injectable diabetes drug, which causes weight loss
Health

6 Ozempic facts that make sense of social media hype

By Harini Bhat

Two members of a medical team work on a diagnosis.
Health

Weight might not be the best way to detect diabetes early

By Laura Baisas

Diabetes medicines and injectables on a plain blue background
Health

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
Health

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
Health

A diabetes-friendly guide to holiday parties

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

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

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

By Laura Baisas, Sara Kiley Watson

Nutritious food
Health

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

By Laura Baisas

A diabetes management kit.
Health

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

By Laura Baisas