Angus teen died after doctor missed signs of undiagnosed diabetes

Claire Taylor, 17, ftrom Angus, Scotland, had been vomiting bile and suffering abdominal pain and a purple complexion. But her GP repeatedly failed to carry out the appropriate tests.

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How a bad night's sleep might worsen cancer development

Recent studies have indicated that patients with sleep apnea may be associated with worse cancer outcomes. Now a new animal study uncovers a possible mechanism which may underlie this link.

Originally published at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/03/160314090957.htm

Wireless device delivers round the clock life-saving insulin medication

Welsh company Cellnovo has created a body-worn wireless insulin pump (pictured) the size of a box of matches that could revolutionise diabetes treatment and end the days of injections.

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Retirement is good for your health

People become more active, sleep better and reduce their sitting time when they retire, a new Australian study has shown. The differences were significant even after adjusting for factors such as age, sex, urban/rural residence, marital status and education. There was no significant association found between retirement and alcohol use or fruit and vegetable consumption.

Originally published at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/03/160311105229.htm

CPAP may not improve glycemic control in people with diabetes

People with type 2 diabetes and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may not experience improved glycemic control by using continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, as some studies have suggested, according to the results of a randomized, controlled trial.

Originally published at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/03/160311105759.htm

The link between DIET and the onset of puberty: Teenage girls who eat red meat 'start their periods five months earlier'

University of Michigan scientists found girls who regularly consume red meat start their periods five months earlier - which raises their risk of breast cancer, heart disease and diabetes later in life.

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New report recommends research to improve understanding of relationship between fatigue and crash risk

Insufficient sleep can decrease a commercial motor vehicle driver's level of alertness, which may increase the risk of a crash, yet little is known about effective ways to minimize that risk, says a new report.

Originally published at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/03/160310125330.htm