Podcaster claims the Hemoglobin A1C test to measure blood sugar levels can help detect cancer risk: ‘It’s one of the most important…’; experts react

Podcaster claims the Hemoglobin A1C test to measure blood sugar levels can help detect cancer risk: ‘It’s one of the most important…’; experts react

Is there a link between the Hemoglobin A1C blood test, which measures blood sugar levels, and the identification of cancer risk? Podcaster Bisma Lalji, who is battling stage 4 breast cancer, recently claimed that high blood sugar doesn’t just impact diabetes risk, “It also fuels inflammation, disrupts hormone balance, and creates an internal environment where cancer … Read more

Is there a right way to eat cucumber? Dietitian debunks common myths

Is there a right way to eat cucumber? Dietitian debunks common myths

Cucumber is a hydrating, cooling vegetable that is particularly beneficial during the summer months. A recent social media reel suggests that it should be eaten only in the morning, paired with rock salt, and avoided at night or when combined with curd. While such recommendations are rooted in traditional beliefs, it’s important to separate cultural … Read more

How uncontrolled diabetes can cause ‘sticky blood’ and silently raise your risk of heart attacks and strokes

How uncontrolled diabetes can cause ‘sticky blood’ and silently raise your risk of heart attacks and strokes

People with diabetes are often warned about complications affecting the eyes, kidneys, nerves, and heart.  But there’s another lesser-known issue that deserves attention. Did you know that diabetes can make your blood thicker, a condition sometimes called ‘sticky blood’? This change in blood consistency can increase the risk of clots, strokes, and other cardiovascular problems. … Read more

Chickpea husks are not waste; here’s why you should grind them into your sattu

Chickpea husks are not waste; here’s why you should grind them into your sattu

Chickpeas are a wonderful source of fibre and protein, but before you grind them into fine dust and make sattu powder out of it, hear us out. Instead of shelling chickpeas and throwing away the husks, next time grind your peas along with their brown outer covering. The ground chickpea husk dust is loaded with … Read more

फिजिकल हेल्थ- 10-करोड़ भारतीयों को हाइपरटेंशन, 31.5 करोड़ डायबिटिक: डॉक्टर से जानें दवाओं के बिना ये कैसे ठीक हो सकता है

फिजिकल हेल्थ- 10-करोड़ भारतीयों को हाइपरटेंशन, 31.5 करोड़ डायबिटिक:  डॉक्टर से जानें दवाओं के बिना ये कैसे ठीक हो सकता है

4 घंटे पहलेलेखक: गौरव तिवारी कॉपी लिंक ICMR यानी इंडियन काउंसिल ऑफ मेडिकल रिसर्च के डेटा के मुताबिक, भारत में 10.1 करोड़ लोगों को हाइपरटेंशन है और 31.5 करोड़ लोग डायबिटिक हैं। फिक्र की बात यह है कि इनमें से ज्यादातर लोगों को ये नहीं पता है कि उन्हें डायबिटीज या हाइपरटेंशन है। ये आंकड़े … Read more

This is what happens to the body when you have sugarcane juice every day during summer

This is what happens to the body when you have sugarcane juice every day during summer

A chilled glass of sugarcane juice from a roadside stall helps beat the heat like no other. Affordable, sweet, and rich in minerals, this lip-smacking coolant is a popular choice for Indians when the sun threatens to dehydrate us. As the temptation to sneak a drink becomes a daily occurrence, we wonder if it is … Read more

Myth or fact: Those who walk fast are at a lower risk of diabetes

Myth or fact: Those who walk fast are at a lower risk of diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is understood to stem from an abnormal balance of insulin inside the body. “This is probably because either the body mechanism has become resistant to insulin, or because it does not produce adequate amounts of the substance to maintain blood sugar control,” said Shikha Singh, nutritionist and fitness expert, Shiksfitness. A sedentary … Read more