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Brushing at least twice daily, for at least two minutes at a time, is important to your overall health. In fact, as the following examples prove, the links between oral hygiene and the health of various parts of the body are often…

If your wellness is affected by type 1 diabetes, a dual-hormone artificial pancreas system (also known as a closed-loop delivery system) may improve your glucose level control and reduce your risk of hypoglycaemia, This is according to a…

Diabetic wellness is at a major risk unless the government makes improving healthcare for people whose wellbeing is affected with the disease a priority. This is according to Diabetes UK, whose latest figures show that only one in five…

A step forward in gene therapy may mark further benefits for those suffering from Type 1 Diabetes. By applying gene therapy to dogs for up to four years, minus the effects of hypoglycaemia, the advance could prove advantageous for…

Diabetes is a major health concern, with type 2 accounting for between 85 and 95% of all people with the disease. Type 2 diabetes, then, affects wellness in a big way, but a new pill looks set to change all that. The breakthrough treatment…

Sugar is one of life’s natural delights but too much of this good thing is bad for your health and your looks. When you eat sugar, the body breaks it down into glucose, which is then absorbed into the bloodstream. When your blood shows high…

Enjoying a glass of wine, a beer or a cocktail is a common practice in today’s society. However, some people who are susceptible to binge drinking and alcoholism are unable to stop at just one or two drinks. They continue drinking until…

Most people are aware of the risks of diabetes, but few are as educated on the dangers of low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia to give it its medical name. In a more serious form, hypoglycemia can lead to seizures and unconsciousness, as well…