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Emulsifiers used in ice-creams may raise risk of diabetes, cancer: Experts

Emulsifiers used in ice-creams may raise risk of diabetes, cancer: Experts

Emulsifiers like xantham gum and guar gum, which help enhance the appearance, taste, texture, and shelf life of ice creams, cookies, yoghurts, and mayonnaise, can also raise the risk of diabetes, said experts here on Thursday

25 April,2024 02:23 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Foods like biscuits, bread, yoghurt may raise diabetes risk: Study

Foods like biscuits, bread, yoghurt may raise diabetes risk: Study

Emulsifiers added to processed and packaged foods to make them look more appealing, increase the risk of diabetes

24 April,2024 05:16 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
'Packaged food brands have been blatantly lying to us'

Mid-Day Premium 'Packaged food brands have been blatantly lying to us'

Despite facing lawsuits, this Food Pharmer is on a journey to raise awareness about the evils of packaged foods. From bringing the misleading marketing gimmick of food brands to the limelight to teaching people how to read food labels, this individual is bringing about a food revolution one reel at a time

21 April,2024 08:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Aakanksha Ahire
Scientists find link between lack of sleep, unemployment and heart disease

Scientists find link between lack of sleep, unemployment and heart disease

Researchers have found an association between people who are unemployed, uninsured, or do not have education beyond high school, lack of proper sleep, and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease

03 April,2024 04:12 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Bhaichung Bhutia teams up with Mothers Against Vaping campaign

Bhaichung Bhutia teams up with Mothers Against Vaping campaign

This collaboration aims to raise awareness, garner support and foster a collective effort to protect the well-being of the younger generation from the hazards of these devices

02 April,2024 03:03 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Exposure to outdoor artificial light at night may raise risk of stroke: Study

Exposure to outdoor artificial light at night may raise risk of stroke: Study

Continuous exposure to artificial light from fluorescent, incandescent and LED sources can suppress the body's ability to produce melatonin -- the sleep-promoting hormone, thereby disrupting the 24-hour internal clock and impairing sleep

26 March,2024 06:26 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Unmasking inequality: Women at higher risk from air pollution

Unmasking inequality: Women at higher risk from air pollution

Women and children bear a disproportionate burden of household air pollution, facing increased risks from accidents related to cooking and lighting with open fires

17 March,2024 01:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
World Sleep Day 2024: Nearly half of India wakes up feeling tired says report

World Sleep Day 2024: Nearly half of India wakes up feeling tired says report

The report revealed that in 2024, 58 per cent of Indians went to bed after 11 pm. Concurrently, the report also indicated that close to half of India woke up feeling tired in the mornings. Moreover, 88 per cent of people wake up multiple times during the night, while 1 in 4 Indians believe they have insomnia

15 March,2024 02:36 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
World Sleep Day 2024: Healthy foods for improved sleep quality

World Sleep Day 2024: Healthy foods for improved sleep quality

To help yourself sleep better, the intake of certain foods plays a key role. On World Sleep Day 2024, we share a list of natural foods that are known to aid sound sleep

15 March,2024 01:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
How much caffeine is too much caffeine? Navigating pros and cons

Mid-Day Premium How much caffeine is too much caffeine? Navigating pros and cons

Caffeine is a double-edged sword. While its consumption can soothe the mind, over-consumption can also make one anxious. With March being observed as Caffeine Awareness Month, we spoke to health experts who dissected the pros and cons of consuming caffeine

13 March,2024 10:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Aakanksha Ahire

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