Problematic SolutionArtificial Sweeteners Can Increase the Risk of Diabetes and Weight Gain, Finds New Study Non-caloric sweeteners alter the gut microbiome and impact glucose tolerance -- increasing risks of both diabetes and weight-gain. By Devrupa Rakshit
Unexpected Benefits‘Heavy’ Cannabis Use in Women Linked to Lower Rates of Diabetes: Study The researchers looked at 15,000 participants to show how two key compounds in cannabis help in reducing diabetes risk. By Devrupa Rakshit
Tripping HeartilyNew Research Hints at a Link Between Psychedelics and Improved Heart Health Researchers speculate that the improved mental health impact of psychedelics may also have an indirect positive bearing on heart health. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
At RiskOzone Exposure Puts People at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes, Study Finds “[T]he beneficial effects that outdoor physical activities have on human health may have to be weighed against the detrimental impacts of air pollution.” By Devrupa Rakshit
Maybe ModerationExtreme Workouts Linked to Insulin Resistance: Study The effects of HIIT workouts on healthy people’s glucose levels are “quite similar to the changes that you see in people that are starting to develop diabetes….” By Satviki Sanjay
Access For EveryoneOpen Insulin Stays Usable for Weeks in Warm Conditions, Researchers Find The finding is a big leap forward for diabetic Indians living in warm climates without access to refrigerator. By Aditi Murti
Un-Egg-CeptableEating 1 or More Eggs a Day May Boost Diabetes Risk by 60% A new, 20-year study in China challenges the idea that eggs are nothing but good for us. By Aditi Murti
Early WarningUK Study Ties High Blood Pressure, Diabetes To Impaired Memory, Cognitive Function Doctors do not often treat mildly raised blood pressure, but the research suggests this might be a missed opportunity, because even small increases in blood pressure can have an impact on the brain. By Devrupa Rakshit
The Whiter The WorseWhite Rice Consumption Linked to Increased Diabetes Risk In 21‑Country Study Highly processed white rice -- which is stripped of its nutritional value -- causes blood sugar levels to spike. By Aditi Murti
Act FastDespite Increasing Incidence of Non‑Communicable Diseases, Countries Are Not Doing Enough to Curb Them In India, non communicable-diseases are the most common cause of death. By Anubhuti Matta
Sweet TruthPackaging Disguises Sugary Drinks as Healthy Choices, Deceives Parents: Study Without any difference in design and marketing, it's difficult to know which children's fruit drinks have added sugars or sweeteners, say experts. By Anubhuti Matta
Warning BellsIndian Children, Adolescents Already Showing Signs of Diabetes, Obesity, Hypertension 5% of children suffer from hypertension, 10% are pre-diabetic, and 40% are anemic, a government survey has found. By Anubhuti Matta
Spice and Everything NiceShould We All Quit Sugar? Maybe Not. While processed sugars are just empty calories, removing natural sugars from our diets can contribute to deficiencies and eating disorders. By Aditi Murti
One Step CloserStudy Reveals How Gut Bacteria Affect Blood Sugar The explanation helps clarify the known link between gut microbiome alterations and diseases like diabetes. By Liesl Goecker
Height MattersShorter People May Be at a Greater Risk of Type 2 Diabetes The risk of type 2 diabetes could go down by 30% for men and women with every 10 cm addition in height, a study found. By Anubhuti Matta
Health GapPeople With ADHD are More Prone to Physical Ailments Than Those Without Diabetes, asthma, glaucoma, kidney failure are some disorders that could co-exist with ADHD, researchers found. By Anubhuti Matta
Watch OutFor Some Kids, Heavy Gluten Intake in Early Life Increases Risk of Celiac Disease Kids' gluten intake should be managed in the first five years especially if they're born in families with a history of diabetes or celiac disease, researchers say. By Anubhuti Matta
Worn OutWhen You Should Worry About Fatigue When no one gets enough sleep, it's difficult to detect the world's most universal symptom. By Anubhuti Matta