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Strict rules as GPs start to prescribe weight loss jab Mounjaro
From today, GPs in England can prescribe Mounjaro for weight loss, but only to high-need patients. Eligibility includes a BMI of 40+ (or 37.5 for some groups) and four serious health conditions. Access is limited due to NHS capacity. Support includes diet and exercise advice. Patients should check local ICB websites for availability and further guidance.
Receiving low-glucose alerts improves drivers' safety on the road
A Japanese study found that continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) with low-glucose alerts can make driving safer for diabetics. In tests, drivers using alert-enabled CGMs had fewer hypoglycemic episodes and felt more confident. The research suggests CGMs reduce the risk of low blood sugar while driving, helping prevent accidents. Results were published in Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice.
Modified DASH diet may reduce blood pressure in people with type 2 diabetes
A new study presented at NUTRITION 2025 found that following the MIND diet—even when started later in life—can significantly reduce dementia risk. Participants who improved their adherence over 10 years saw a 25% lower risk. The benefits were especially notable among African American, Latino, and white individuals, confirming that it’s never too late to adopt a brain-healthy diet.
New blood test to diagnose coeliac disease
A new study in Gastroenterology found that a blood test measuring interleukin-2, a protein linked to immune response, can accurately diagnose celiac disease—even in people on a gluten-free diet. This test may offer a less invasive alternative to traditional methods, avoiding the need for gluten exposure or intestinal biopsies, and potentially reducing delays in diagnosis.
Does the sugar in sea cucumbers have the answer to fighting cancer?
A University of Mississippi-led study published in Glycobiology found that a sugar compound from sea cucumbers may help stop cancer spread. The compound blocks Sulf-2, an enzyme linked to cancer growth. Known as the ocean’s “janitors,” sea cucumbers may now offer promising potential in cancer treatment by targeting key pathways involved in tumour progression.
Whatever age you are at, the MIND diet may help reduce risk of dementia
A new study presented at NUTRITION 2025 found that following the MIND diet—even when started later in life—can significantly reduce dementia risk. Participants who improved their adherence over 10 years saw a 25% lower risk. The benefits were especially notable among African American, Latino, and white individuals, confirming that it’s never too late to adopt a brain-healthy diet.