Australian scientists develop pain-free blood sugar test for diabetics
This latest test works by embedding an enzyme that detects glucose into a transistor that can then transmit the presence of glucose.
Tue Jul 13 2021
Swedish researchers are transforming old clothes into sugar
Swedish researchers develop an environmentally friendly method to convert textile cotton into glucose.
Wed Mar 03 2021
Stem cell treatment offers new hope for diabetics
A new method to create insulin-producing pancreatic cells from stem cells and protect them from the body's immune system.
Sun Aug 30 2020
Diet drinks are associated with weight gain, new research suggests
He said artificial sweeteners are still a good tool for diabetics trying to reduce carbohydrates and tightly manage their blood-glucose levels.
Wed Jul 19 2017
Sugar and sweeteners: how to choose?
Natural sweeteners can be as sweet as sugar, sometimes even sweeter.
Wed Mar 23 2016
Father's diet can influence health and weight of offspring according to two new studies
Two independent studies by teams in China and North America found evidence to suggest that a father's diet can influence the health and weight of his offspring.
Wed Jan 06 2016
Google granted patent for contact lens
This week the US patent authorities granted Google its patent to make contact lenses.
Thu Mar 26 2015
Prick-less glucose monitoring takes a step forward
Engineers at Princeton University have developed a method to test blood sugar levels by means of a laser light.
Sat Aug 23 2014
Google making sugar-sensing contact lens for diabetics
The lens works using a tiny wireless chip and miniaturized glucose sensor that are embedded between two layers of soft contact lens material.
Fri Jan 17 2014