OCTOBER
AI could spot diabetes in voice recordings
New research found AI can potentially spot signs of type 2 diabetes in someone , based on just a few seconds of them talking .
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER
The role of diet for mental health
In November , Dietitians Australia called for the Australian Government to act on and recognise the significant body of evidence showing that eating well reduces the risk of depression . Professor Felice Jacka OAM joined forces with Dietitians Australia to call for improved access to dietitians for all Australians .
Time-restriced eating improves diabetes markers
In adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity , time-restricted eating led to greater weight loss at six months than calorie restriction . Researchers say these findings are positive because they provide another option for weight loss and HbA1c management in this patient population .