Do You Need to Fast Before a Cholesterol Test?

Do you really need to check your cholesterol levels on an empty stomach? New research suggests checking your cholesterol even if you’ve eaten gives you similar information. 

Health Advices for Diabetics in Ramadan

Dr. Eman Shisha, the Consultant in Endocrinology and Diabetes, has highlighted that fasting triggers a social and behavioral change in people's lives, the matter which might affect patients with chronic diseases, mainly diabetics who suffer health problems due to fasting. "So, patients with diabetes must consult their treating physician, particularly those with type 1 diabetes who use insulin, suffer disorders in the glucose level and who are vulnerable to developing ketoacidosis. Those people are generally advised not to fast as the Quran says: So whoever among you is ill or on a journey [during them] - then an equal number of days [are to be made up]," she said. As for patients with type-2 diabetes, who go on a diet and take sugar reducing tablets in their treatment, Dr. Shisha said that fasting is useful for them -Allah willing.

Drink lemon juice, eat dark chocolate...

Drink lemon juice, eat dark chocolate and reduce your sugar intake

Every week, the Telegraph rounds up the best of this week's scientific studies and developments which will help you live a happier, healthier, longer life

What You Should Know About Peripheral Artery Disease

What is peripheral artery disease (P.A.D.)?

Take Heartburn Medicines Before Breakfast

Too many patients unaware that timing is key to treatment, study finds

Respiratory illness a top health concern during summer

Respiratory diseases rank the highest among the most common communicable diseases contracted in the summer season and during traveling.

The startling disclosure was made during the health awareness campaign for this summer hosted by the Media and Health Awareness National Center of the Ministry of Health, here recently. 

Diabetes gene 'raises risk tenfold'

A genetic susceptibility that gives a tenfold increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes has been discovered.

The gene mutation, found in the population of Greenland, will give clues to the different causes of the condition, say Danish scientists.

Optimum Blood Sugar Level for Kids With Type 1

Targeted levels are made lower, but young patients need individualized care, ADA guideline says

Microwave helmet 'can spot a stroke'

Scientists say they have devised a helmet that can quickly determine whether a patient has had a stroke.

It could speed diagnosis and treatment of stroke to boost chances of recovery, the scientists say.

Men Who Take Statins May Exercise Less

Activity declined most among those just starting the drug, study finds