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New Delhi: Certain drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes can also be used to treat prostate cancer, according to a study. Researchers from the Medical University of Vienna in Austria identified similarities in the mechanisms of diabetes and cancer. They showed that the protein PPARĪ³ (peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma) — central to the regulation…
Okra, also known as bhindi, is one of the most commonly consumed vegetables in Indian households. Whether enjoyed as a regular sabzi, or in its indulgent crispy version, the love for bhindi remains the same. Bhindi ki sabzi defines comfort and is something that we would probably never get tired of eating. Another reason to…
Regular exercise is one of the most effective ways to manage diabetes. Physical activity helps improve insulin sensitivity, allowing the body to use glucose more effectively, thereby reducing blood sugar levels. Exercise also helps with weight management, which is crucial for diabetes control. Additionally, it promotes better cardiovascular health, reduces stress, and improves overall energy…
Diabetes is one of the most prevalent health concerns worldwide, and managing it effectively requires a well-balanced combination of diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes. Simple daily habits can collectively make a big difference. Sonia Narang, a dietitian, sheds light on easy yet effective daily diet routines that can help control diabetes naturally. With the right…
Natural sources don’t offer options to satisfy our sweet cravings without increasing our calorie intake. White sugar, brown sugar, honey, and jaggery all have similar calorie content. Sugar substitutes, however, help reduce calorie intake, as many of them have close to zero calories. For instance, a 500 ml can of cola contains approximately 12 spoons…
Recent studies have uncovered a frightening association between the popular diabetes and weight loss drugs, Ozempic and Wegovy, with a rare eye disorder that may cause blindness. A study, published in the medical journal JAMA Ophthalmology, reported that individuals on those drugs containing semaglutide have a much larger percentage chance of acquiring NAION, or, more…
Eating five servings of dark chocolate, and not the milk one, a week may help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a long-term US study. Published in the BMJ, the researchers also found that increased consumption of milk, but not dark, chocolate was associated with long-term weight gain. Chocolate contains high levels…
New Delhi: The traditional medicinal plant Subabul may help manage insulin resistance related to type 2 diabetes, according to research from the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology. Subabul or Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) de Wit is a fast-growing leguminous tree commonly…
Feeding your children with powdered milk and cereals may make them significantly vulnerable to the risk of diabetes later in life, warned health experts on Wednesday, ahead of World Diabetes Day. World Diabetes Day is celebrated every year on November 14, and the theme this year is āBreaking Barriers, Bridging Gapsā. India is known as…
About 82.8 crore people around the world are estimated to be living with diabetes in 2022, with over a quarter in India, according to an analysis published in The Lancet journal ahead of World Diabetes Day observed every year on November 14. The figure of 82.8 crore is over four times the number in 1990,…