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While overeating can cause blood sugar levels to shoot up in diabetic patients, snacks rich in salt can cause blood pressure to spike in hypertensive patients.

9 effective tips to stay fit this Diwali

A little bit of planning, self-control and smart eating can help one avoid these unwanted festive binge after effects.

1 Nov 2018 5:02 PM IST

With the targeted stimulation, a patient walks in an almost ordinary fashion (Photo: AFP)

Paralysed patients walk using electrical stimulation after...

Previous trials have used so-called continuous electrical stimulation of the spine, which worked well in rats.

1 Nov 2018 4:41 PM IST

The start-up based in Mumbai has just launched with two product categories - Indian sweets and fast acting glucose gels to put an end to dessert deprivation for people with diabetes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Father-daughter duo trying to make India diabetic-friendly for Diwali

To address issue of diabetes, father-daughter duo has started D-Alive, aimed at eliminating disease.

1 Nov 2018 3:21 PM IST

Expert warn it may cause complications and even impotence (Photo: AFP)

Number of men seeking penis fillers goes up by 70 per cent because of...

Meanwhile experts expressed concern over the injection which has a chemical used to sooth wrinkles.

1 Nov 2018 2:49 PM IST

One possible culprit is thought to be changes with age in male reproductive cells that affects the way genes are expressed (Photo: AFP)

Newborns of fathers older than 45 are at higher risk of health issues

The average age of fatherhood has been steadily rising in wealthy nations, as has the percentage of fathers above 45 or...

1 Nov 2018 10:54 AM IST

When you take back your power, you become fully responsible for your own happiness and welfare.

Make your own choices

Taking back power will eventually percolate to the finer details.

1 Nov 2018 4:01 AM IST

The journey of a vegan crusader

Harvard psychologist Dr Melanie Joy, who's on her first visit to India, has been propagating vegetarianism and veganism...

1 Nov 2018 3:57 AM IST

Raghava and Krithi

Informed thought for tots

Contemporary artist Raghava KK dabbles in a children's book with conservation scientist Krithi K. Karanth.

1 Nov 2018 3:54 AM IST

An extraordinary artist

An extraordinary artist

Writer, teacher, scholar, art historian and a prolific painter K.G. Subramanyan is remembered for his multiple...

1 Nov 2018 12:48 AM IST

(Photo by Zan Wimberley)

Rooted in history

An Australian Aboriginal dance company will be bringing forth their culture and tradition through a dance performance.

1 Nov 2018 12:36 AM IST

Designer Prabal Gurung

Making a style statement

The ad campaign for Prabal Gurung's Fall 2018 collection encourages us to take a closer look at representation in the...

1 Nov 2018 12:00 AM IST

MacFarlane posted the clip on social media with the caption, We go through this every year and nothing helps stop the reaction. I wish people would keep them until November 5 and they were licenced for organised displays only. (Photo: Facebook Screengrab/ Fiona MacFarlane)

Diwali 2018: Greyhound lies trembling in terror as fireworks explode...

The dog spent more than an hour quivering on the ground at home in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire.

31 Oct 2018 8:50 PM IST