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Consuming eggs during pregnancy may cut risk of food allergies in babies

Here's what new research has found.

21 Nov 2017 5:26 PM

If you could consume 1,500 kcal in Mars bars alone over the course of a day, thus creating a calorie deficit for yourself, then you won't be healthy (Photo: AFP)

Experts warn CiCo diet may lead to unhealthy weight loss

If we simply look at calories in versus calories out, we forget about some of the complexities of weight loss and nutrition.

19 Nov 2017 6:27 PM

The diet should include whole grains, fish, beans, and dark green leafy plants lead to a heart-healthy lifestyle, scientists from Icahn School of Medicine in New York said.

Not having meat reduces risk of heart disease by half, says study

Foods to avoid include refined carbohydrates, foods high in added sugars, trans fats, saturated fats and processed meats.

14 Nov 2017 6:31 PM

The mice study, published in the journal Cell Metabolism, focused on understanding the mechanisms by which caloric restriction rapidly reverses type 2 diabetes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Low calorie diet linked to reduction in type 2 diabetes, says study

Researchers pinpointed three major mechanisms responsible for the VLCD's dramatic effect of rapidly lowering blood glucose concentrations.

11 Nov 2017 7:58 AM

Eating more fibre after colorectal cancer diagnosis is associated with a lower risk of dying from colorectal cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eating more fibre tied to lower mortality with colon cancer, says study

Changing the diet after the diagnosis to add more fibre was also linked with survival benefits.

07 Nov 2017 8:19 AM

Consuming a monotonous diet of staple cereals and ultra-processed foods may be leading to malnutrition.

Diet akin to ancestors could boost health, says study

Malnutrition problems can be traced to poor-quality diets lacking in diversity, recent phenomenon in evolutionary history, say researchers.

04 Nov 2017 11:12 AM

Ultra-processed foods, in particular products made from substances extracted from whole foods, particularly oils, flours and sugar, were not part of evolutionary diets (Photo: PTI)

Study says eating like our ancestors can boost human health

Earlier diets were highly diverse and nutrient dense, in contrast to modern food systems.

03 Nov 2017 7:38 PM

While any nutritionist would tell you that these are unhealthy fares, the keto diet includes meals like these — high in fat, and low in carb. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eat fat to beat fat?

Not really, maintain fitness experts, as they sit down to weigh the drawbacks of the keto diet.

03 Nov 2017 5:44 AM

Exercise the right to diet!

Fitness objectives are those lofty ideas that require a balanced fitness regime, say experts.

24 Oct 2017 5:42 AM

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Weird medical remedies from the past

You may just be shocked.

18 Oct 2017 1:53 PM

Both the heart and brain need adequate blood flow, but in many people, blood vessels slowly become narrowed or blocked over the course of their life, a condition known as atherosclerosis, the cause of many heart attacks and strokes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cognitive decline may be prevented through healthy lifestyle, says study

Many risk factors for atherosclerosis can be modified by following a healthy diet and adequate physical activity.

18 Oct 2017 1:33 PM

Modern-day traits are inherited from Neanderthal DNA: study

The study is the first of its kind.

06 Oct 2017 12:05 PM

Dairy products are low on Iodine, here's why it matters

Severe iodine deficiency during pregnancy is well known to cause impaired brain development and lead to lower IQ in the infant.

03 Oct 2017 11:42 AM

Diet and microbiome may be important variables in the different outcomes (Photo: Pixabay)

Consuming alcohol with controlled diet can prevent liver problems

Alcoholic liver disease is a global health burden and refers to a disease spectrum including hepatomegaly and simple fatty liver.

26 Sep 2017 8:04 PM

The nine days see devotees seek blessings and pray to Navdurga (nine forms of the goddess) and also keep ritualistic fasts. (Photo: PTI)

Here are a few Navratri edibles one can have while fasting

While devotees across the world are fasting on Navratri, we list a few edibles which make it easier for you to get on through the day.

26 Sep 2017 10:29 AM

Nutrition amongst elderly: 7 myths debunked

Loss of appetite can be ignored is one of the myths.

19 Sep 2017 2:31 PM

Some gut bacteria may be connected to how much weight a person is able to lose under certain circumstances. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out why you are struggling to lose weight

According to study, it is not only diet but host of other things that may not be allowing people to shed those extra kilos.

18 Sep 2017 8:54 AM

Research has revealed global life expectancy last year was 75.3 years for women, and nearly 70 for men. (Photo: Pixabay)

Drastically reduce asthma symptoms with diet and exercise

The goal of a new study was to determine if non-obese asthma patients benefited from a healthier routine.

13 Sep 2017 1:52 PM

New study claims low-fat diets could be harmful

Find out the study's surprising results.

08 Sep 2017 2:11 PM

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