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Poor sleep can add three-centimetres to your waistline: study

Researchers analysed 1,615 adults who reported how long they slept and kept records of food intake.

31 July 2017 4:12 PM IST

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Depression doubles risk of early death in heart patients

It was the strongest risk factor for dying, compared to any other risk factors.

30 July 2017 12:43 PM IST

In CD consuming the protein gluten in wheat, barley or rye leads to damage of the small intestine that interferes with absorption of nutrients from food (Photo: Pixabay)

Diabetic children have higher risk of Celiac disease, says study

According to researchers in CD pancreas produces almost no insulin, to help convert blood sugar into energy for cells.

29 July 2017 5:06 PM IST

Scientists found that people consuming moderate amounts of alcohol were at the lowest risk of developing diabetes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Moderate drinking cuts diabetes risk, says study

Researchers say that polyphenols in wine have a positive effect on management of blood sugar in human body.

29 July 2017 10:24 AM IST

Study not only looked at the links between sleep duration, diet and weight, but also other indicators of overall metabolic health (Photo: Pixabay)

Sleeping poorly can lead to diabetes

According to researchers, people with poor sleep patterns are likely to be obese with an increased risk of developing...

29 July 2017 10:01 AM IST

Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna

Rob Kardashian's diabetes scare

Rob has been suffering from diabetes since last year.

31 Dec 2016 12:42 AM IST

Skeletal muscles use most of the glucose and if they develop insulin resistance and consequently are not able to use glucose, then diabetes likely will develop. (Photo: Pixabay)

Burning More Fat, Less Glucose May Lead To Diabetes

Exercise may burn fat and less glucose which increases endurance but leads to diabetes

29 Dec 2016 10:17 AM IST

Family physician Leslie Hayes (left) interviews a pregnant 40-year-old mother (right, obscured) being treated for an addiction to heroin with the anti-craving medication Subutex, at the El Centro Family Health medical clinic in Espanola, New Mexico. (Photo: AP)

Long-distance training model antidote to drug addiction

Project ECHO's long-distance training for physicians, their assistants and nurse practitioners mimics the mentoring that...

3 Jan 2017 1:38 AM IST

When the WTC towers collapsed, a cloud of hazardous materials enveloped the the surrounding neighbourhood.

9/11 dust refuses to settle, affects babies

Pollution produced during terror attacks causes premature births.

3 Jan 2017 6:01 AM IST

Concerns about privacy are often the reason doctors and hospitals avoid organising social support. (Photo: Pixabay)

Being more social may improve patient health

Programmes that take advantage of naturally occurring relationships can be very effective.

1 Jan 2017 6:00 PM IST

A drug commonly prescribed to pregnant women with a history of delivering premature babies may increase the risk of developing gestational diabetes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Drug used to prevent preterm births may up risk of diabetes

Fortunately gestational diabetes often goes away after the birth and therefore is not usually a serious problem for the...

15 March 2017 11:29 AM IST

An increased screen time related activities in childhood show patterns of screen-related behaviours in later life. (Photo: Pixabay)

Kids spending six hours or more on screens at risk of diabetes

The fat cells fail to respond to insulin which helps to control levels of blood glucose

14 March 2017 10:59 AM IST