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TV doctor Dr Michael Mosley found eating pasta and bread at dinnertime is better for your diet than toast in the morning. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cheating on diet could actually help burn more fat

After periods of strict calorie restriction, a cheat meal, which contains significantly more calories helps body to...

14 Jun 2018 4:28 PM IST

Researchers from Newcastle and Glasgow universities have been testing the diet of just 800 calories a day on 300 patients recruited from GP surgeries. (Photo: Pixabay)

Strict diet of soup and milkshakes can reverse diabetes, says...

Remarkable claim came after research showed patients with type 2 diabetes who lose just over 10 kilos in weight go into...

13 Jun 2018 4:46 PM IST

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A non-drug therapy to cut stroke risk in half

Other studies have shown that a blood pressure reduction of this magnitude can cut a person's risk of heart disease or...

12 Jun 2018 9:26 AM IST

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The greener you eat, the healthier you are

Better choices in the plant-based components of the diet lowered mortality by 30 percent.

11 Jun 2018 9:30 AM IST

As per a guideline from the American Association of Pediatricians, children between the age of 2-5years, should not be permitted screen time of more than 1 hour/day and for those above 6 years, the duration of exposure is to be fixed by the parents, who also need to act as a media monitor. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are ways children can get Vitamin D, say experts

While calcium and vitamin D are vital for building healthy bones, calcium can only be absorbed when vitamin D is...

9 Jun 2018 9:20 AM IST

Pulses contain components that inhibit enzymes involved in absorption of glucose, and fibre contained in these foods can encourage the production of short-chain fatty acids, which can also help to reduce blood glucose levels. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's why you should include lentils in your diet

Swapping half a portion of starchy dishes for lentils can significantly improve body's response to carbohydrates.

20 Jun 2018 8:36 AM IST

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Lose weight with this 16:8 diet

Researchers say there are options for weight loss that do not include calorie counting or eliminating certain foods.

19 Jun 2018 3:58 PM IST

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Alarming study reveals new diet trend among teen girls

Here is what a new study has found.

1 Jun 2018 4:15 PM IST

More studies need to be conducted to know if areas of the brain can be trained (Photo: AFP)

Lack of grey matter in specific area of brain may leave people unable...

Grey matter is involved in muscle control, speech, decision making, memory and emotions.

7 Jun 2018 3:36 PM IST

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Humans could be cause of cancer in wild animals: Study

Even something such as artificial light and light pollution are negatively affecting wild animals.

4 Jun 2018 11:49 AM IST

Previous wearable devices for monitoring dietary intake suffered from limitations such as requiring the use of a mouth guard, bulky wiring. (Photo: Pixabay)

Dieting may point to risky behaviours in teenage girls

We should focus on health broadly rather than weight as an indicator of health.

3 Jun 2018 3:16 PM IST

The threshold amount of alcohol linked to liver damage may be lower than previously thought. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Drunchies' behind youth obesity epidemic

Participants did not report drinking more water or other non-alcoholic beverages before bed.

9 Aug 2018 3:14 PM IST