Is your love for meat putting you at risk of diabetes? – Firstpost

Is your love for meat putting you at risk of diabetes? – Firstpost

Recent research has increasingly linked meat-heavy diets, particularly those rich in red and processed meats, to a heightened risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. A study published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology analysed data from nearly two million adults across 31 studies conducted in 20 countries, including the United States, Europe, and Asia. Researchers … Read more

Weekend exercise as effective in lowering disease risk as that done over entire week, study finds

Weekend exercise as effective in lowering disease risk as that done over entire week, study finds

NEW DELHI: People cramming their entire week’s exercise in one or two days or over the weekend, could be at a lower risk of developing over 200 diseases, with similar effects to those who exercise throughout the week, a study has found. ‘Weekend warriors‘ are individuals who engage in moderate or vigourous physical activity over … Read more

Indians exhibit most diverse Neanderthal ancestry globally: Study | India News

Indians exhibit most diverse Neanderthal ancestry globally: Study | India News

PUNE: Indian and American researchers have unearthed substantial Neanderthal genes in modern Indian DNA, overturning previous assumptions.The DNA study found that Indians exhibit the “most diverse Neanderthal ancestry globally” — that is, Indians have inherited a higher number of genetic traits from Neanderthals than other populations.The study, which has already become a topic of discussion … Read more