Diabetes

Weed is NOT the remedy: Why marijuana is bad for your heart health

Two unpublished studies by American Heart Association have found that regular marijuana use can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure. This is especially for older adults with medical issues

Miracle Cure: Scientists develop eye implants using insulin-producing cells that could treat diabetes

A team of Swedish researchers have developed an eye implant using pancreatic cells using 3D printing. These eye implants could potentially revolutionise the treatment of diabetes and various other diseases, by regulating insulin

Meaty Matters: How eating red meat drives up the risk of type 2 diabetes

Harvard researchers have found that consuming just two servings of red meat each week raises the risk of type 2 diabetes. The study suggests substituting meat for lean protein sources from plants, such as nuts and legumes

Why diabetes is a growing problem among children in India

Since COVID-19, there has been an unusual rise in the number of children and teenagers around the world diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. According to a new study, India topped the list of countries with the most cases and fatalities from childhood diabetes in 2019

Ditch the Diet Cola: Why using sugar alternatives won't help you lose weight

The WHO said that substituting sweeteners for sugar does not aid in long-term weight management. According to the global health body, it may increase the risk of a number of illnesses such as Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disorder

A Big Fat Problem: Will children in the UK be given weight-loss injections?

The UK health department has asked medical watchdog NICE to assess whether diabetes drug semaglutide is clinically and economically beneficial for obese children aged 12 to 17. The pre-appraisal documents by the organisation say more research is required to fully understand its 'long-term benefits'

What is the ‘King Kong of weight loss drugs’ which is likely to come to US, UK?

Injectable diabetes drug tirzepatide can help people lose weight, as per a new clinical trial, with patients losing an average of 15.6 kilos. Despite the positive outcomes, before the weekly injection for weight loss is widely used, regulators like US Food and Drug Administration need to approve it

Some Like It Quick: Which countries are obssesed with fast food?

According to a study by CEO World Magazine, the United States and the United Kingdom are the most fast-food-obsessed countries in the world. France and Sweden ranked third and fourth spots, followed by Austria, Mexico, and South Korea. What about India?

How functional nutrition is growing as an alternative healthcare

Functional Nutrition is a form of holistic treatment that uses advanced testing and root cause analysis to reverse diseases and eliminate the risk of the disease

A 7.3 kg baby was born in Brazil. It's because of macrosomia: What is this condition?

Any baby that weighs more than 4 kg, regardless of its gestational age, is said to have macrosomia. Obese mothers are twice as likely to have a newborn with macrosomia