Eating fresh fruits daily may reduce risk of diabetes by 12 per cent
Want to lower the risk of diabetes? Well, a new study has showed that eating a bowl of fresh fruits daily may reduce the risk of developing the disease by 12 per cent.
Apr 12, 2017, 19:15 PM IST
Pet keepers, rejoice! Your love for tamed animals can earn you good health
The University of Alberta study showed that babies from families with pets--70 per cent of which were dogs--showed higher levels of two types of microbes associated with lower risks of allergic disease and obesity.
Apr 07, 2017, 13:17 PM IST
120 million Indians to be diabetic in next 20 years
According to GVS Murthy, Director of Indian Institute of Public Health (IIPH), India has the second largest number of people with diabetes which is at 70 million, next only to China which has about 110 million.
Apr 06, 2017, 14:36 PM IST
Reversing ageing: Elderly need as much sleep as younger people to turn back the clock
Similarly, researchers say that older people need as much sleep as those who are younger in order to turn back their clock on ageing.
Apr 06, 2017, 09:10 AM IST
How strong is your grip? Your strength could determine your future diabetes risk!
Researchers found that for every 0.05 decrement in normalized grip strength in US and Chinese adults, respectively, there were 49 percent and 17 percent increased odds for diabetes.
Apr 05, 2017, 19:28 PM IST
Artificial pancreas can control diabetes in children
The wearable artificial pancreas can track the patient`s blood sugar level and adjust the amount of insulin given to keep the blood sugar in a target range.
Apr 05, 2017, 16:51 PM IST
People working in night shifts find it harder to control diabetes, says study
The findings expand on previous research showing that night shift work is associated with an increased risk for the development of diabetes.
Apr 04, 2017, 21:58 PM IST
Are you a night owl? You may be at greater risk of depression
Researchers found that people with type 2 diabetes who are 'night owls' and prefer the evening for activity have more symptoms of depression - regardless of the quality of their sleep - than those who sleep early and are early risers.
Apr 03, 2017, 10:22 AM IST
Prefer to sleep late? You're making yourself an easy prey to depression!
The study supports an association between circadian regulation and psychological functioning in patients with Type 2 diabetes.
Apr 03, 2017, 00:12 AM IST
Consuming legumes may ward off diabetes risk
Legumes are a food group rich in B vitamins, contain different beneficial minerals -- like calcium, potassium and magnesium.
Mar 31, 2017, 14:19 PM IST
Tea lovers, rejoice! Your favourite hot beverage may reduce diabetes risk
Researchers claim that by consuming tea, it helps to smooth out spikes in blood sugar levels that are triggered by snacking on sweet treats.
Mar 30, 2017, 21:12 PM IST
'Medicinal diet' can cut diabetes risk: Study
The starches in diet resist digestion and pass through to the colon or large bowel where they are broken down by microbiota or gut bacteria.
Mar 28, 2017, 21:19 PM IST
Insulin resistance linked to faster cognitive decline
Researchers have found that insulin resistance is linked to a faster decline in cognitive performance.
Mar 22, 2017, 22:25 PM IST
Type 2 diabetes can be reversed in just four months, say researchers
As it progresses, individuals with type 2 diabetes often need to use a healthy diet, exercise and an increasingly complex combination of medications to manage the condition.
Mar 20, 2017, 13:30 PM IST
Why prediabetic men should avoid carb-rich meals in evening?
The findings showed that the internal clock influences how people with impaired glucose metabolism react to foods rich in carbohydrate, fats and protein.
Mar 20, 2017, 12:38 PM IST
Whole-body vibration may stave off obesity, diabetes: Study
A new study has found that indulging in a less strenuous form of exercise known as whole-body vibration could help combat obesity and diabetes.
Mar 17, 2017, 00:05 AM IST
Children at risk of developing diabetes if they spend more than three hours in front of a screen!
The study, published in the journal Archives of Disease in Childhood, linked increased levels of body fat and insulin resistance in children to regular extended periods of screen time.
Mar 14, 2017, 11:03 AM IST
Diabetes: Reasons why it's becoming a major health problem in India, steps for prevention
Most people with diabetes aren't aware that they have the condition because very often individuals do not develop the charecteristic symptoms even when theit blood sugar levels are in the diabetic range.
Mar 14, 2017, 10:05 AM IST
Consuming gluten-free food may increase diabetes risk
A new research has revealed that individuals who eat gluten-free foods such as starch-containing rice, cassava, corn, soy among others regualarly are at the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
Mar 11, 2017, 00:19 AM IST
Diabetes ups death risk from cancer in Asians
Previous research had suggested that at any given body mass index (BMI), Asians are more susceptible to developing insulin resistance, and go on to have a higher prevalence of Type 2 diabetes in comparison with Europeans.
Mar 08, 2017, 13:10 PM IST
