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Abbott launches new 'Ensure Diabetes Care' to help manage blood sugar

Abbott, a global healthcare company, on Thursday announced the launch of a new and advanced formulation of 'Ensure Diabetes Care' in India. Building on over 30 years of pioneering scientific nutrition and supported by more than 60 clinical trials, the innovation empowers people with diabetes to live a better life, it said in a statement. The new design features a triple care system with vital nutrients, including four times higher myo-inositol compared to the previous formulation, a low glycaemic index carbohydrate blend, which is designed to help minimise blood sugar spikes. Combined with high protein and high fibre, the nutrients work together to support blood sugar control, help reduce cholesterol, and aid in weight management, the US-based healthcare company said. The formulation also helps preserve lean muscle during weight loss, while significantly reducing overall body fat, including visceral fat -- stored deep in the belly around organs like the liver and pancreas -- which is

What is glycaemic index and how it helps you make healthier food choices?

Ahead of World Diabetes Day 2025, experts say GI awareness supports better glucose control and smarter meal planning

Tired, hungry and gaining weight? Insulin resistance could be to blame

A growing number of Indian families are facing insulin resistance-a silent health issue that often leads to diabetes. Know the signs, risks and lifestyle changes that can help prevent it early

Ten diabetes-friendly grains to steady blood sugar and support weight loss

World Diabetes Day 2025: Experts say shifting from high-GI staples to low-GI grains can help steady blood sugar, curb cravings, improve satiety, and support weight control with simple grain rotation

Are you 'skinny fat'? Hidden fat around organs may be raising your heart risk

New research shows that even people who look slim may carry dangerous visceral and liver fat that quietly thickens arteries and increases long-term heart disease risk

Are you eating too many or too few carbohydrates? Here's how to tell

Most Indians love their rice, roti, and comfort carbs, but how much is too much? Nutrition experts warn that both excessive and insufficient carbohydrate intake can disrupt your health.

From heart health to drug interactions: Here's how garlic benefits body

Garlic (allium sativum) contains sulphur compounds, including diallyl disulfide and S-allyl cysteine, that are responsible for both its distinctive smell and its medicinal effects

Hypertension cases among children, teens doubled in 2 decades: Study

Prevalence of hypertension or high blood pressure among children and teenagers has nearly doubled in the last two decades, from 3.2 per cent in 2000 to over six per cent in 2020, according to a global analysis published in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health journal. Left unaddressed, hypertension can lead to cardiovascular and kidney disease. Estimates also suggest that nearly a fifth of the world's children and adolescents with obesity have hypertension -- about eight times the prevalence among those having a healthy weight (2.4 per cent), researchers including those from the UK's University of Edinburgh said. The findings suggest obesity is a substantial driver of the increase in childhood hypertension. Obesity tends to cause other issues, such as insulin resistance and changes in blood vessels, which can make it harder to maintain a healthy blood pressure. Further, eight per cent of children and teenagers around the world may be having pre-hypertension, which is a warning si

India tops global TB burden in 2024 despite lower incidence: WHO report

India made strong gains in TB reduction, cutting incidence by 21% since 2015, but still accounted for 25% of global cases in 2024, according to the WHO's Global TB Report 2025

Should you try protein coffee? Experts decode the popular health trend

A mix of coffee and protein powder, protein coffee promises sustained energy and satiety. Experts explain its real benefits, who should try it, and when to steer clear.

World Pneumonia Day 2025: Why awareness and prevention still matter

As the world marks World Pneumonia Day on 12 November, experts urge stronger action to prevent one of the deadliest yet most preventable infectious diseases.

Heart surgeon reveals five simple daily habits to help you live longer

Dr Jeremy London, a cardiothoracic surgeon with 25 years of experience, shares five science-backed daily habits -from exercise to mindfulness-that can help you live longer and feel stronger

How to tell if your lingering cough is pneumonia, doctors explain

World Pneumonia Day 2025: Doctors explain the difference between harmless coughs and those that signal pneumonia, and when to see a doctor for early treatment.

Why do people with schizophrenia hear voices? Scientists finally decode

EEG scans reveal that the brain mistakes its own inner voice for an external one in people with schizophrenia, offering new insight into how auditory hallucinations arise

High-protein diet isn't always better: Here's when it turns risky

While protein is vital for muscle and metabolism, excessive intake, especially from red and processed meats, may put your kidneys, heart, and even cancer risk on the line, experts caution.

Black-spotted onions & sprouted potatoes: Here's what you should know

They may seem fine after a quick trim or peel, but experts caution against taking chances. Here's what causes these changes and the safest way to handle them.

Are your daily habits secretly harming your heart? Here's what to know

Cardiologist Dr Dmitry Yaranov warns that habits like poor sleep, stress, and pollution can silently damage heart health-even in those who appear fit and healthy, leading to early heart failure

Can hot water baths mimic exercise? Study says they might do better

A new study finds that soaking in hot water can raise core body temperature, boost heart rate and circulation, and activate the immune system more effectively than traditional saunas

Why losing weight is harder than we think, and how evolution has shaped it

Advances in obesity and metabolism research may mean that future therapies can be able to turn down these signals that drive the body back to its original weight, even beyond the treatment period

When AQI crosses 400: How toxic air damages your lungs, heart, and brain

An AQI above 400 turns the air into a slow poison. Doctors explain how invisible pollutants invade your bloodstream, trigger inflammation, and put your heart, lungs, and brain at risk