LONDON — Clinical trials have shown that lifestyle programs — which include diet, exercise, and behavioral coaching — can help people in danger of developing type 2 diabetes from tipping into a diagnosis of the condition. But there’s been a nagging question of whether such intensive regimens work in the real world. A study published…

People at risk of diabetes reduce their weight and levels of bad cholesterol after undergoing “lifestyle counselling” in the NHS’s diabetes prevention programme, a major international study has found. The health service launched the programme in 2016 to help prevent patients in England from developing diabetes through intensive weight loss, diet and exercise goals. Prediabetic…

We don’t know how Canoo plans to succeed, but we’d like to see the company succeed. We’ve dug the look of its electric pickup since debut in 2021, with the hauler’s Forward Control-style vibe, creative cargo solutions, and reasonable price (which has gone up, of course). We hope the company has a more substantial plan…

Rheumatology diseases were previously considered to be rare in Africa but that is changing, as the number of cases is on the rise. Health experts attribute the trend to changing lifestyles on the continent. Juma Majanga reports from Nairobi, Kenya. (Camera and video editing: Jimmy Makhulo)

Film showing A locally made documentary, “Tending the Garden,” will be shown at 6:30 and 8 p.m. tonight at the Miniplex, 900 Samoa Blvd., Arcata. This 54-minute film is a journey through a year in the life of three family farms cultivating cannabis, food and community in the pursuit of a regenerative future. This film is directed by Claire Weissbluth, a documentary filmmaker born…

ONTARIO — Brooke Hedrick says yoga is one of the few activities she can do to calm down after a long day. “Ashley and I are both very ‘go-go-go,’ and we found yoga to be very relaxing,” she said about her twin sister, Ashley Hedrick. The pair are opening Down Dog Yoga & Lifestyle Studio…

Dr Teo said this group of patients may seem well, but may have a family history of diabetes or some poor habits.  “In the past, perhaps we only pick up diabetes when they present to us with symptoms. That is something that we are trying to move away from, but to pick up diabetes at…

Sanofi Consumer Healthcare’s top marketer embarked upon what he dubbed the Crazy Elevate Creativity scheme in order to build brand love for its brands similar to that which Nike and Lego enjoy. Sanofi Consumer Healthcare wants people to feel about its brands in the same way they would for Nike or Lego as it overhauls…