Don't Screen asymptomatic adults for vitamin D deficiency, recommends US Task Force Medha Baranwal14 April 2021 5:27 PM ISTUSA: The US Preventive Services Task Force has released an updated recommendation statement on screening for vitamin D deficiency in adults. The...
Elderly require higher dietary protein than recommended, for good bone health: Study Medha Baranwal2 April 2021 7:45 AM ISTUSA: Higher protein intake (15% TEI) in older adults leads to better outcomes for optimal bone health, finds a recent study inThe Journals...
Salt Substitute Effectively Reduces Blood Pressure, Finds Study Dr Kartikeya Kohli1 April 2021 11:00 AM ISTExcess sodium intake is a causal risk factor for hypertension, and reducing sodium from dietary salt is advocated as a first-line treatment of...
Dietary fibres Reduce Uremic Toxins Levels in CKD Patients, Claims Study Dr Kartikeya Kohli1 April 2021 6:34 AM ISTDiet is one of the largest modifiable risk factors for chronic kidney disease (CKD)-related death and disability. A recent study suggests that dietary...
Drinking beetroot juice may promote healthy ageing by changing mouth bacteria: Study Hina Zahid31 March 2021 9:00 AM ISTDrinking beetroot juice promotes a mix of mouth bacteria associated with healthier blood vessels and brain function, according to a new study of...
Carbohydrate reduction tied to normalization of blood sugar levels in prediabetes: Study Dr Satabdi Saha29 March 2021 12:00 PM ISTAccording to a recent study, carbohydrate reduction normalizes blood sugar in over 50% of people with prediabetes. Low carbohydrate diet...
Regular intake of sugary sodas raises death risk in breast cancer patients: Study Medha Baranwal26 March 2021 9:00 PM ISTUSA: Higher consumption of sugar-sweetened soda is associated with increased mortality risk in women with breast cancer, finds a recent study. The...
A cupful of leafy green vegetables daily may boost muscle function Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli26 March 2021 11:30 AM ISTPoor muscle function is linked to greater risk of falls and fractures and is considered a key indicator of general health and wellbeing.Researchers at...
Frequent dining out may increase risk of all cause mortality, finds Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli26 March 2021 11:00 AM ISTDining out is a popular activity worldwide, but there has been little research into its association with health outcomes.Researchers have found in a...
Processed meat consumption increases dementia risk, finds study Medha Baranwal25 March 2021 7:00 AM ISTUK: Consumption of a 25g serving of processed meat per day increases the risk of dementia development by 44%, finds a recent study in the American...
Want to burn fat- take coffee half an hour before afternoon exercise Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli23 March 2021 9:00 AM ISTFor people wishing to burn fat and look slim and trim the new formula is to take strong coffee half an hour before afternoon exercise according to a...
Natural dietary fiber from salad vegetables reduces postprandial blood sugar: Study Dr. Nandita Mohan20 March 2021 11:00 AM ISTAccording to recent research, it has been noted that natural dietary fiber from salad vegetables can reduce glucose and lipid absorption and...
