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Brazil health crisis: rising obesity and diabetes trends

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Latest: Brazil obesity cases monitored by SUS triple in ten years

Diabetes and obesity continue to drive Brazil’s public health challenges. A study in The Lancet reveals that adult obesity has more than tripled over three decades, rising from 7.8% in 1990 to 27.7% in 2023. Experts attr

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Diabetes prevalence and health risks in Africa

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Latest: WHO warns of rising diabetes cases and high undiagnosed rates in Africa

Diabetes is identified as a significant global health concern, currently ranked as the seventh most deadly disease. While Type 1 diabetes is genetic, Type 2 diabetes is increasingly prevalent, particularly among men aged

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Type 2 diabetes remission and complication research

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Latest: Diet and exercise program achieves 54% type 2 diabetes remission in young adults

Research into type 2 diabetes continues to focus on remission mechanisms and long-term complication risks. Remission is defined as maintaining an A1c level below 6.5% for at least three consecutive months without hypogly

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IDF recognition of type 5 diabetes

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Latest: Diabetes recognition expands with official acknowledgment of fifth type

The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has officially recognized malnutrition-related diabetes as type 5 diabetes. This condition, formerly known as malnutrition-related diabetes mellitus (MRDM), is estimated to aff

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Brazil healthcare infrastructure and AI integration

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Latest: Brazil expands artificial intelligence integration in healthcare

Brazil is advancing its healthcare capabilities through investments in specialized infrastructure, advanced therapies, and digital technology. In Ceará, a partnership between the Ministry of Health, Fiocruz, and local i

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