According to the latest available statistics, cancer causes 165,000 deaths in the UK every year – that’s around 450 every day. Despite raising billions and recruiting the best minds to the...

The number of people with type 2 diabetes is expected to exceed the five million mark by 2030. The number of people that officially have diabetes is estimated to be one million off the actual figure. Both...

News broke today that the NHS will begin offering a prescribed diet of shakes and soups to those with type 2 diabetes. NHS England announced the plan today, saying that 5,000 diabetic people would be...

Type 2 diabetes can be latent for many years because the symptoms do not necessarily make you feel unwell. In fact, symptoms only tend to appear once high blood sugar levels – a persistent feature...

High blood pressure can seem lower down on your list of health priorities because it does not produce any symptoms. It is therefore tempting to downplay its significance. Such complacency could be life-threatening,...

Legumes are rich in essential B vitamins B-vitamins are one of the most important nutrients that the body needs. Since they are water soluble, they can not be stored in the body. It is even more important...

Type 2 diabetes is a condition which causes too much sugar in the blood. It can have devastating consequences if not managed correctly. Following a particular diet has been strongly recommended to help...

How much saturated fat is safe? Saturated fats are found in many foods, are generally regarded but as unhealthy. You increase the fat levels in the blood and the “bad” LDL cholesterol, increasing...

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition whereby blood sugar levels run riot if steps are not taken to stop them. In an otherwise healthy body, blood sugar – the main type of sugar found in your blood...

The pineapple is often touted as a miracle cure for losing weight – right? In magazines and on the Internet the pineapple is touted as a true wonder drug for losing weight. Especially in the exotic fruit...