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We now know how parasitic worms help ward off obesity and diabetes

We have long known that parasitic worm infections are associated with lower rates of several conditions. Now, research in mice reveals how the worms elicit these protections

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A pair of the parasitic water-borne worms Schistosoma mansoni

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Stem cells treat diabetes without triggering immune response in mice

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The CD47 molecule, which tells the immune system not to attack

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The science of the weight loss and diabetes drugs Wegovy and Ozempic

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Major drugmaker cuts insulin costs in the US by 70 per cent

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Vitamin D may help to lower blood sugar levels but high doses have been linked with kidney stones and other health problems

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High-dose vitamin D may prevent pre-diabetes becoming type 2 diabetes

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The doctor examines the nerve response with monofilament odiatrist treating feet during procedure. Doctor neurologist examining female patient

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A diet high in amino acids reduced diabetes-related nerve pain in mice

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Type 2 diabetes, which requires people to regularly check their blood sugar levels, has been linked to an increased risk of cancer

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Type 2 diabetes linked with an increased risk of dying from cancer

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A person with diabetes injecting insulin

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Drug that delays onset of type 1 diabetes gets approval in US

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A woman drawing insulin from a syringe

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Over a million people in the US ration insulin because of high costs

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Streetlights in Europe are getting bluer – that may be bad for health

Photos taken by astronauts on the International Space Station show that streetlights are getting gradually more blue-tinged in many countries in Europe as they switch to energy-efficient LEDs

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A nighttime view of Western Europe is captured by crew members aboard the International Space Station

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Antimicrobial drug derived from tree sap could treat chronic wounds

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Type 2 diabetes linked to cognitive decline in older age

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Protein gel could help treat type 1 diabetes

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Is covid-19 causing a global surge of diabetes cases?

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