Poor sleep may make you fat, raise diabetes risk
The findings showed that people who were sleeping an average of six hours a night had a waist measurement that was 3 cm greater than individuals who were getting nine hours of sleep a night.
Jul 28, 2017, 16:10 PM IST
Can moderate consumption of alcohol reduce diabetes risk? Researchers say yes!
Researchers surveyed more than 70,000 people on their alcohol intake – how much and how often they drank.
Jul 28, 2017, 11:39 AM IST
Monitoring spread of diabetes becomes easy with Google searches
Researchers at University of Warwick in the UK propose that key words entered into search engines - or posted on social media - which are related to symptoms and risk-factors of diabetes
Jul 27, 2017, 14:04 PM IST
Hypertension, diabetes claim more lives in Delhi than other diseases: Survey
According to a survey conducted by NGO Praja Foundation, the national capital reported as many as 3,890 hypertension-related and 1,356 diabetes-related deaths in 2015.
Jul 27, 2017, 09:27 AM IST
Good health and longevity: Why happiness matters?
A study has claimed that people who experience a range of positive emotions in their daily lives - from enthusiasm to cheerfulness and calm - may have a lower risk of chronic diseases and premature death.
Jul 25, 2017, 11:11 AM IST
Artificial sweeteners linked to long-term weight gain, health problems
The findings contradict the previous findings that claimed artificial sweeteners don't cause extra weight gain and potential health harm.
Jul 17, 2017, 13:10 PM IST
Diabetes can put you at tooth loss risk – Here's how
The study, conducted in mice, revealed that when diabetic mice developed high blood sugar levels or were hyperglycemic, their microbiome became distinct from their normal littermates, with a less diverse community of bacteria.
Jul 13, 2017, 20:19 PM IST
Less diverse gut viruses raise diabetes risk
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic autoimmune disease in which one's own immune system destroys the cells needed to control blood-sugar levels, requiring daily insulin injections and continual monitoring.
Jul 13, 2017, 00:43 AM IST
Animal-based protein vs plant-based protein - Which is better for longevity?
Weight loss through diet offers a range of health benefits, including reducing your risk of developing high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers.
Jul 12, 2017, 13:42 PM IST
Diabetes and sleep apnoea may lead to vision loss: Study
Previous studies have shown a link between OSA and diabetic retinopathy.
Jul 11, 2017, 00:00 AM IST
Limit your 'good fat' intake - It can still lead to fatty liver disease
In the study, Duwaerts and her colleagues analysed the role of different nutrients in the development of fatty liver disease.
Jun 28, 2017, 16:53 PM IST
Ahead of GST rollout, NPPA releases ceiling price of 761 medicines - Drugs for diabetes, cancer to get cheaper
In order to facilitate smooth implementation of GST for companies, we have worked out the provisional ceiling prices of 761 formulations, NPPA Chairman Bhupendra Singh said.
Jun 28, 2017, 11:00 AM IST
Take brisk walk every 30 minutes to reduce risk of heart disease
The study found that people who spend increasing time sitting are at an increased risk of serious health problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes or death from all causes.
Jun 27, 2017, 21:16 PM IST
Want to stay young forever? Don't drink alcohol
Now, adding weight to the negative effects of alcohol on ageing, a new research suggests the more alcohol you drink, the more your cells appear to age.
Jun 26, 2017, 15:23 PM IST
Low-cost wearable device to monitor diabetes through sweat
The wearable diagnostic biosensor can detect three interconnected compounds - cortisol, glucose and interleukin-6 - in sweat for up to a week without loss of signal integrity.
Jun 25, 2017, 15:45 PM IST
International Yoga Day: Try these yoga poses to keep your blood sugar level in control!
If you want to keep a track of your diabetes, then start doing yoga exercise as it will help you keep the blood sugar level in control.
Jun 21, 2017, 00:11 AM IST
Lack of proper treatment reason behind 85 percent diabetics witnessing amputations in their lifetime!
Stating that treatment of wounds is a challenge as the physicians or surgeons needs to assess wounds accurately, the doctors also urged hospitals for a better recognition of wound related problems and provide interventions such that morbidity reduces.
Jun 19, 2017, 12:21 PM IST
Is broccoli the new saviour for diabetics?
The findings indicated that blood sugar of the animals that received sulforaphane dropped by 23 percent in four weeks.
Jun 17, 2017, 10:47 AM IST
Unable to manage your blood sugar? Put your trust in broccoli!
Type 2 diabetes affects around 450 million people worldwide and as many as 15 percent of those patients cannot take the first-line therapy metformin because of kidney damage risks.
Jun 15, 2017, 14:30 PM IST
Seal oil could help people with Type-1 diabetes
The study involved 40 patients and focused primarily on corneal nerve fibre length.
Jun 14, 2017, 17:58 PM IST
