The Trump administration defunded the National Institute of Health’s MOSAIC grant program, which launched the careers of scientists from diverse backgrounds.
Diabetes
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How soda is changing the world
A new study establishes that soda consumption is doing ever more damage to health — with rising rates of diabetes in regions where soda-drinking is on the rise, like sub-Saharan Africa.
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How sweet! A daily dose of dark chocolate may cut your risk of diabetes
A new study finds people who eat a small, daily serving of dark chocolate have a reduced risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. People who ate milk chocolate did not have a lower risk. Here’s why.
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Prize for the eyes: WHO honors film on Indonesia’s pioneering women eye docs
The short documentary is called The Visionary Women of Indonesia. It profiles women ophthalmologists who are addressing the high rate of blindness in their country — and fighting sexism as well.
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Ozempic’s popularity leads to shortages for people with Type 2 diabetes
Drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are in such high demand that many patients with Type 2 diabetes can’t get them when they need them.
