Suriyawut Suriya/Shutterstock.com Type 5 diabetes has just been recognised as a distinct form of diabetes by the International Diabetes Federation. Despite the name, there are more than a dozen different types of diabetes. The classification isn’t quite as tidy as the numbering suggests. Here’s a clear guide to the differentContinue Reading
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noriver/Shutterstock.com A few drops of saliva can now reveal what used to require a scalpel, a syringe or a scan. Scientists have developed ways to analyse spit for the tiniest traces of illness – from mouth cancer to diabetes, and even brain diseases like Alzheimer’s. Unlike blood tests or biopsies,Continue Reading
Istvan Csak/Shutterstock The UK is facing what charities are calling an eating disorder epidemic, with an estimated 1.25 million people affected. These conditions have the highest mortality rate of any mental health illness, making early intervention and education urgent. Yet, within the world of sport, eating disorders often go undetectedContinue Reading
