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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
mRNA vaccine tech can be helpful in preventing deadly diseases: Report

mRNA vaccine tech can be helpful in preventing deadly diseases: Report

Unlike other vaccine technologies, mRNA enables rapid production and adaptability for evolving targets. While these vaccines require ultra-cold storage, modifying this would make it even more desirable

24 April,2024 05:29 PM IST | New Delhi | 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
Spending sufficient time in nature can lower heart disease, diabetes risk: Study

Spending sufficient time in nature can lower heart disease, diabetes risk: Study

The study particularly showed how enjoying nature might prevent or manage diseases linked to chronic inflammation, like heart disease and diabetes

23 April,2024 05:01 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
How liver transplant can save the lives of those suffering from liver diseases

How liver transplant can save the lives of those suffering from liver diseases

If you have severe and chronic liver diseases such as liver cirrhosis or liver cancer, a liver transplant can be life-saving for you

23 April,2024 04:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Forcing kids to eat everything on the plate can lead to overeating: Study

Forcing kids to eat everything on the plate can lead to overeating: Study

Requiring children to eat everything on their plate, or withholding dessert unless all other foods are eaten, can lead to overconsumption, especially if portion sizes are too large for the child’s age

22 April,2024 03:01 PM IST | San Francisco | IANS
'No scientific evidence proving the safety and effectiveness of liver detox'

'No scientific evidence proving the safety and effectiveness of liver detox'

The liver is a self-sufficient organ capable of filtering toxins without the need for special cleanses. Products marketed with claims of detoxifying the liver are not regulated or approved and lack substantial evidence to support their effectiveness

19 April,2024 03:24 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
How fatty liver can harm the health of pregnant women and babies

How fatty liver can harm the health of pregnant women and babies

Liver problems are rampant in pregnant women. Doctor tells us how untreated fatty liver can give a tough time to a pregnant woman and her unborn baby

19 April,2024 02:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Baby born without anus, bent penis, tongue-tie treated successfully in Mumbai

Baby born without anus, bent penis, tongue-tie treated successfully in Mumbai

The infant underwent a series of five surgeries such as colostomy, anal reconstruction and colostomy closure to address issues of ARM, hypospadias and tongue tie

17 April,2024 04:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Why are cases of oral cancer rising in India?

Why are cases of oral cancer rising in India?

Also known as mouth cancer, oral cancer is the most common form of head and neck cancer and includes cancers of the mouth and the back of the throat

16 April,2024 03:21 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS

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