Visceral fat, often referred to as “belly fat,” is not just about aesthetics. It’s a type of fat that surrounds your internal organs and can contribute to various health risks. Understanding what visceral fat is and adopting strategies to reduce it is essential for maintaining overall well-being. What Is VisceralRead More

When a person is prediabetic, they have a higher than normal blood sugar level but not high enough to make them diabetic. While a fasting blood sugar level less than 100 mg/dL is normal, a fasting blood sugar level from 100-125 mg/dL is considered prediabetes. If it’s equal to orRead More

Written by Satata Karmakar|Published : August 31, 2023 1:58 PM IST Serum Institute of India (SII) Managing Director Cyrus Poonwalla on Wednesday said that the company will be launching the first-ever malaria vaccine soon. He said that the vaccine would not only improve the nation’s healthcare system but would alsoRead More

Since ancient times sweet potatoes, or shakarkand as they are called in India, have been a staple cuisine in many cultures and due to the variety of nutrients they contain, sweet potatoes have acquired the moniker ” superfood”. They are cherished not only for their delightful flavour but also forRead More

Sophia Antipolis [France], : According to data presented at the ESC Congress 2023, middle-aged people who have three or more risk factors-such as modestly raised blood pressure, cholesterol , hyperglycemia , and waist circumference -experience heart attacks and strokes two years earlier than their peers. “Many people in their 40sRead More

Washington DC [US],  When deciding how to behave in socially awkward situations, anxious people use a different part of the forebrain than non-anxious people. According to a study by Bob Bramson and Sjoerd Meijer of Radboud University’s Donders Institute, this can be seen in brain scans. For instance, two peopleRead More

Everyone talks about the importance of waking up early and eating a healthy and filing breakfast. While the first day of the meals plays a very important role, so does the last meal of the day. What time you eat your dinner plays an important role in your metabolism. ItRead More

Written by Longjam Dineshwori|Updated : August 24, 2023 1:03 PM IST Many countries are seeing a surge in the number of newly diagnosed cases of type 1 diabetes, particularly in younger children. Also known as insulin-dependent, juvenile or childhood-onset diabetes, Type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas produces little orRead More

New Delhi: Despite the fact that vaginal bacteria are often harmless in adults, certain germs can be dangerous to babies after delivery. Group B strep is a common bacterium that is carried in the body. The Group B Streptococcus test, sometimes known as the “strep B test,” is a pregnancyRead More

A simple blood test may predict the risk of progressive heart and kidney disease in people with type 2 diabetes, according to new research. An analysis of a clinical trial of more than 2,500 people with type 2 diabetes and kidney disease has found that high levels of four biomarkersRead More