health risks

Immediate Removal of Polythene Covers from Car Seats Advised: Top 3 Reasons

Polythene Cover On Car Seats: Many people, when they buy a new car, do not remove the polythene cover from the seats for a long time. But, is this the right thing to do?

Jan 24, 2024, 13:03 PM IST

What Is Aspartame? Expert Shares How Artificial Sweeteners Can Affect Your Gut Health

Aspartame is an artificial (chemical) sweetener which is widely used in various food and beverage products and was found to be a possible carcinogen by the WHO's cancer research agency.

Jul 30, 2023, 12:52 PM IST

Is your milk pure or adulterated – Find out

Detergent in milk can cause food poisoning and other gastrointestinal complications.

Apr 20, 2017, 13:38 PM IST

People with cardiovascular disease can breathe a sigh of relief

Olive oil is rich in MUFA or mono unsaturated fatty acids which helps in improving glycemic control and plasma lipid control and increase insulin sensitivity in diabetics and improve cardio vascular health.

Apr 07, 2017, 16:40 PM IST

'Fat shaming' increases health risks, including heart disease and diabetes

Researchers from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in the US found that above and beyond the effects of body mass index (BMI) and depression, higher levels of weight bias internalisation were associated with increased risk for cardiovascular and metabolic disease.

Jan 27, 2017, 16:58 PM IST

Here's why you shouldn't wrap your food in newspaper

Wrapping food in newspapers is an unhealthy practice and the consumption of such food is injurious to health, even if the food has been cooked hygienically.

Dec 10, 2016, 09:20 AM IST