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As a diabetic or pre-diabetic you must know about certain uncommon signs that indicate spike in your blood sugar levels during summer.

The Dukan diet was created by Dr. Pierre Dukan, a French physician in the 1970s and is a highly controversial and complicated diet.

Pistachios are mostly commonly used in sweets and drinks to enhance the flavour and texture of a dish.

Health experts report a significant rise in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in India, influenced by genetics, gut environment, and immune responses. Common forms include Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, with symptoms like bloody diarrhoea and abdominal pain. A 2023 study links increased urbanization and processed food consumption to rising IBD cases among Indian youth.

Cardiovascular disease, led by atherosclerosis, is the top global killer, with one-third of deaths linked to it. Denmark's Rigshospitalet and Novo Nordisk Foundation are advancing early detection and preventive measures through new studies involving imaging and genetic tests.

The World Salt Awareness Week 2024 is being observed from May 13 to May 19. Know how excess consumption of salt can affect the body in the short and long term.

Doctors highlight the negative effects of junk food on children's mental health, linking poor diets with behavioral issues and mood disorders. Experts emphasize the need for balanced meals and physical activity to combat these effects.

A study indicates that children born via C-section are 2.6 times more likely to have the measles vaccine fail compared to those born naturally. Researchers recommend a crucial second jab for these children to ensure robust immunity.

A report by CVS Health reveals that while a third of adults try to reduce social media use, 36% learned about mental health through it. About 48% would use mental well-being apps, and concerns about mental health are rising among US adults.

While now most people know that drinking soda and other flavoured aerated drinks are very bad for health, very few people are aware of the fact that drinking fresh fruit juices are also not very good for health.

The estimate presented by the national institution says that 56.4% of the total diseases in India are due to the habit of eating unhealthy diets regularly.

Type 2 diabetes is an incurable disease but adopting some lifestyle changes and regular monitoring of sugar levels can surely make one stable and help to live a happy and healthier life.

The "One Meal a Day" diet or OMAD diet is a method of intermittent fasting and taking a single meal a day mostly dinner.

Health experts advise gym goers in India, particularly those aged mid-30s to 40s, to undergo medical evaluations before starting exercise regimens due to a rise in sudden heart attacks. Recent incidents in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, where four individuals died, underscore the importance of cautious fitness approaches post-Covid-19.

Deepak Gupta, a 32-year-old fitness enthusiast from Varanasi, died of a suspected heart attack while working out in a gym. Despite his fitness background and experience, he collapsed after feeling uneasy. This incident underscores growing concerns about sudden deaths during physical activities.