Malnutrition and diabetes

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Sri Lanka struggles to protect rare anti-diabetes herb

Transfusion spoiler

Insulin impulses

Avoid taking decisions when blood sugar levels are unstable

Here is how nutrition may help overcome genetic risk of diabetes

B12 and folic acid supplements have a beneficial impact on genes associated with Type 2 diabetes, says research by the Council of Scientific and …

A flower which can treat skin cancer and prevent greying of hair

Used for worship and hair colouring, modern entrepreneurs have found new uses for the hibiscus flower

Soft drink companies investing heavily in developing countries, says report

Multinationals have taken to low and medium income countries as sales slowdown in North America and Europe

Heart condition

South Asians are at a greater risk of developing cardiovascular problems South Asians are at a greater risk of developing cardiovascular …

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Contra indicative

Depo-Provera leads to diabetes, says study

Get a 3-6 years head start

Grow a curry leaf plant

And control type 2 diabetes

Taste killers

Those with a sweet tooth might want to read on

COVID-19 blow to diabetes care: Africa cases to more than double

Ahead of World Diabetes Day, WHO urged governments to invest in diagnosis, health worker training to prevent surge 

Upward development trend responsible for rising emission levels

Energy-efficient and sustainable urbanisation can address public health and climate change challenges simultaneously

Ayurveda: Regulation of this alternate system of medicine is urgently needed on many fronts; here is why

Ayurveda’s popularity has arisen since the pandemic; but many still equate ‘natural’ and ‘traditional’ with ‘…

Taxing sugary drinks can tackle obesity, diabetes: WHO

A new report by the international health agency proposes fiscal policies that lead to at least a 20 per cent increase in the retail price of …

People in Africa are living longer but lifestyle diseases are rising

The burden of communicable disease is declining in Africa and life expectancy is increasing. But non-communicable diseases like diabetes, …

Countries need to speed up action on non-communicable diseases to meet targets

The risk factors for NCDs include tobacco use, alcohol, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity

Half of all South Africans are overweight or obese. Warning labels on unhealthy foods help change that

Globally there’s been an increase in the availability and consumption of unhealthy food

New research shows South Africa’s levy on sugar-sweetened drinks is having an impact

Carbonated sugary drinks play a major role in making these numbers hard to attain. A 250 ml cooldrink contains upwards of 26 g  of sugar &…

Scientists reveal what makes human cells maintain calcium equilibrium

The new found role of a membrane protein in maintaining cellular calcium levels may help probe diseases such as diabetes, Parkinson’s and …

Science or Snake Oil: can turmeric really shrink tumours, reduce pain and kill bacteria?

Turmeric is often reported to have anti-oxidant and anti-cancer properties, but there is not sufficient evidence to draw definitive conclusions

India’s obesity doubled in 10 years: NFHS-4

The National Family Health Survey highlights that obesity affects urban population more than its rural counterpart