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
Individualized MedicinePreventing Gestational Diabetes Isn’t One‑Size‑Fits‑All, Researchers Say It's "not as simple as reducing weight gain." By Liesl Goecker
Sweet DreamsStudy: Night Shifts May Cause DNA Damage That Contributes to Chronic Diseases All of those single nights of sleep deprivation can add up. By Anubhuti Matta
Hard TruthNew Study Links Type 2 Diabetes and Erectile Dysfunction Prediabetic lifestyle changes might help some men with erectile dysfunction, researchers say. By Anubhuti Matta
BuzzkillBy 2030, 40 Million People With Diabetes Will Not Be Able to Access, Afford Insulin Treatment Asia will be particularly affected, study suggests. By The Swaddle Team
Picture of HealthStudy: Kids Who Appear Healthy Can Still Have Underlying Metabolic Problems Something to be aware of, given South Asians are already predisposed to diabetes. By The Swaddle Team
Sweet TruthIndia Reduces Its Individual Sugar Consumption by 2 kgs Per Year A good start for a country known as the diabetes capital of the world. By Anubhuti Matta