Study finds new 'causal' risk factor type 2 diabetes - it affects one in three in UK

MILLIONS of people live with type 2 diabetes in the UK and it's set to become even more prevalent over the coming decade. Understanding the risk factors that contribute to type 2 diabetes is key to improving the dismal statistics. A study published today in Diabetes Care has identified a risk factor that "directly causes" type 2 diabetes - and up to one in three people in the UK have it.

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Omicron symptoms: WHO sees more evidence of ‘milder symptoms’ - key signs to look for

OMICRON symptoms have been likened to the common cold in recent weeks, and evidence is emerging that the variant could cause milder symptoms than previous variants. So what are the key signs to look out for?

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Vitamin B12 deficiency: Low levels can cause ataxia affecting a number of body parts

VITAMIN B12 deficiency is extremely common with millions of people completely oblivious to the potential dangers lacking in the vitamin could cause. Changes in your speech, eye movement or swallowing are caused by ataxia which transpires from having low B12 levels.

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Crohn’s disease: Early signs in the eyes, skin and joints - 'symptoms may come and go'

CROHN'S disease is a long-term condition whereby the gut becomes inflamed, which can be painful and unfortunately sometimes may lead to life-threatening complications.

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Dementia symptoms: Three 'changes' in your dietary preferences that can be 'early' signs

DESPITE its prevalence, dementia remains widely misunderstood. Ignorance of the range of symptoms is a crucial stumbling block. There are three "changes" in your dietary preferences that can signal the onset of dementia, warns Alzheimer's Research UK.

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Parkinson’s disease: Best diet to ‘reduce your risk of neurodegenerative disease’

PARKINSON'S disease: It is possible to eat your way to reducing your risk of the brain degenerative condition. The question is what is the best diet to follow?

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How to sleep: The 'winner' snack which promotes sleep - 'known to calm the brain'

SLEEPING through the night is not something everyone is always able to do, and there is a lot of advice to be found around improving your quality of sleep, and adopting healthy sleep routines.

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Stomach bloating: How to know if your bloating could be a sign of cancer - what to spot

STOMACH bloating can be an early symptom for a serious health condition such as ascites. What are the different symptoms indicating your bloating is more than just a swollen belly?

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13 best mattresses 2022: Memory foam, pocket sprung and hybrid

WITH SO many varieties to choose from, shopping for a new mattress can be a real headache. To take the guesswork out of it, we've found the 13 best memory foam, pocket sprung and hybrid mattresses for different sleeping styles, desired firmness levels, and budgets.

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Statins: High cholesterol medication associated with worse control of blood sugar – study

STATINS are incredibly effective at preventing heart attacks and strokes. Prescribed to those with high cholesterol, including diabetics, research has thrown up a cautionary finding.

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Archie caused 'bigger buzz than other royal babies' - Meghan and Harry are 'electrifying'

ARCHIE MOUNTBATTEN-WINDSOR is the eldest child of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry who was born in 2019. According to a new study, Archie caused more online interest than any other royal baby.

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Diabetes type 2: The cloudy drink that lowers blood sugar '30 minutes after consumption'

KEEPING blood sugar levels in check is integral to staving off the threat posed by type 2 diabetes. You can curtail the rise of blood sugar levels by making simple dietary tweaks. According to research, a refreshing cloudy juice has been shown to control blood sugar levels within "30 minutes of consumption".

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High cholesterol: The edible plant that can lower your levels - foods to avoid

HIGH cholesterol occurs when you have too much of a fatty substance called cholesterol in your blood. Fortunately, many people can lower their cholesterol by eating healthily, and making lifestyle changes.

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How to live longer: Warm drink shown to reduce cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer’s risk

LONGEVITY may be achieved by simply sipping on a hot beverage researchers and health experts have found. From improved brain health, significant reduction in inflammation in the body and reduced arthritis symptoms, warming your cockles has never been more beneficial.

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Stroke: The common vitamin deficiency raising the risk of stroke in 'children and adults'

AROUND one in six people are expected to have a stroke over the course of their life, but academics continue to assert the condition is avertable. According to one body of research, a vitamin deficiency that is rife among older populations could hike the risk of having a deadly incident.

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Richard Hammond opened up on health concern: 'Ain't going to get better'

RICHARD HAMMOND opened up on a health concern, admitting his knee problems won't get better as he also discussed his famous near-fatal crash.

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Julie Walters health: 'Acting caused it'- star blames job for 'shock' cancer diagnosis

JULIE WALTERS is one of Britain's most-loved actresses, however shockingly the star has admitted that the world of acting is "not good for her," especially after suffering from a terrifying health ordeal.

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Tony Bennett health: Legendary singer, 95, 'doesn't know' he has progressive disease

TONY BENNETT is an American jazz and big band singer who has sold over 50 million records worldwide. Most recently the star broke the Guinness World Record for the oldest person to release an album of new material at the age of 95. Perhaps even more impressively is that Bennett continued to work right up until August 2021, whilst battling a progressive disease.

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Lung cancer: The sign in your cough that could be signalling the condition

CANCER Research UK says that 38 percent of lung cancer cases are preventable by taking measures on an individual level. For those for whom it's too late, it's important to know what to look out for so you can take action quickly. Symptoms of lung cancer include three that can appear in your cough.

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