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Researchers with the Galapagos Conservancy and the Galapagos National Park are now trying to restore the species by selecting 20 specimens with higher amounts of the Floreana tortoise in its DNA to reproduce. (Photo: Pixabay)

Tortoise species extinct since 1800s could be brought back

Chelonoidis elephantopus lived on Floreana Island and was captured by seamen for food during long journeys across the...

14 Sept 2017 9:39 AM IST

The discovery could help improve understanding of the scientific basis of health benefits of olive products (Photo: Pixabay)

Olive oil compound may help keep diabetes at bay

The compound detoxifies another signalling molecule called amylin that over-produces and forms harmful aggregates in...

13 Sept 2017 8:31 PM IST

Obesity was associated with a 71 per cent increased risk of rectal cancer in men and more than a two fold increased risk in women (Photo: Pixabay)

Obesity in wives may lead to husbands going diabetic, says study

Research goes on to find that fat husbands, however, don't have the same effect on their spouse.

12 Sept 2017 3:31 PM IST

The study was conducted over a six-year period. The results showed that high levels of HDL in the bloodstream increased the risk of death by 68 per cent in women, and 106 per cent in men.

Health and you: Too much good cholesterol is also too bad

While cholesterol cannot be the only factor for cardiovascular diseases, it is definitely one of the markers for the...

10 Sept 2017 2:21 AM IST

The three-day annual festival kickstarted on Friday for Delhiites to indulge in mango mania. (Representational image)

Mangoes may keep heart diseases, diabetes at bay

According to researchers, mango consumption can control blood sugar levels and slash cholesterol.

8 Sept 2017 11:33 AM IST

Research shows that people who are taught to appreciate the natural flavours of coffee are best able to reduce their sugar intake in the beverage (Photo: Pixabay)

Coffee may help keep diabetes away, says study

According to scientists, a previously untested compound in coffee improves cell function and insulin sensitivity.

8 Sept 2017 8:19 AM IST

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Goggles could help prevent type 2 diabetes: study

6 Sept 2017 3:30 PM IST

The drug Liraglutide can be used to cure diabetes and also be used as a safe method without any side effects. (Photo: Pixabay)

Heart disease, diabetes genetically linked, says study

Research shows that most of the sites on genome known to be associated with higher diabetes risk are also associated...

6 Sept 2017 11:48 AM IST

This research extends the deleterious effect of cured meat on health (Photo: Pixabay)

Having excessive red meat and poultry ups risk of diabetes

Too much of red meat and poultry is associated with diabetes, which is attributed to higher content of heme iron in...

6 Sept 2017 10:52 AM IST

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One pill to ward off diabetes, heart disease could soon be reality

The findings add to the basic scientific understanding of both these major diseases and point to potential targets for...

5 Sept 2017 8:11 PM IST

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Sudy links rapidly ageing hearts to diabetes risk

Researchers say there are more risks involved.

4 Sept 2017 6:59 PM IST

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Poor sleep? You may be at ADHD risk

Find out more about the condition's link to sleep.

4 Sept 2017 4:55 PM IST