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Sourdough bread, increasingly popular in cafes and supermarkets, offers nutritional benefits such as a lower glycaemic index, improved mineral absorption, and gut health support due to fermentation. However, it is not a miracle food and should be consumed as part of a balanced diet.

Small lifestyle changes such as five extra minutes of sleep, brief moderate exercise, and slightly improved diet can significantly extend lifespan, studies suggest. Research published in The Lancet shows combined improvements in sleep, activity, and nutrition deliver outsized benefits to population health

On World Sight Day, Union Health Minister JP Nadda emphasized timely eye screening, a healthy diet, and controlling screen time to prevent vision problems. The ministry urged adopting simple eye-care habits, especially for children, to avoid preventable sight loss

Sedentary lifestyle, coupled with the consumption of a high amount of carbohydrates, is playing havoc with public health in India

The Hyderabad-based premier nutritional institution, National Institute of Nutrition has come up with Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) plan, designed to help manage and potentially even lower the blood pressure

The Dietary Guidelines of Hyderabad-based National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN), released last year, clearly state that the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein intake is 0.83 grams of protein/kg/day for healthy adults.

The study showed that 7-15-year-olds with just five minutes of ad exposure, regardless of the type of media advertising, can consume on average 130 kcals per day extra, which is equivalent to the calories in two slices of bread

The study has implications for health in later life as it is well known that women who started their periods at an early age may be at higher risk for diabetes, obesity, breast cancer, and diseases of the heart and blood vessels

One of the major reasons why a person might struggle to conceive naturally is developing fertility issues early in life. Not only do these fertility issues negatively impact the way conception takes place, but they can also affect a person’s ability to carry out a healthy pregnancy

Achieving self-sufficiency in pulse production will be a sustainable path to India’s nutritional needs

The study, published in the Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, showed that chickpeas and lentils contain more zinc and iron -- key vitamins for better nutrition than oats and wheat

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by scaly, flaky patches. Affecting millions globally, it is thought to result from an immune system disorder.

Stress eating can derail your holiday fun, but mindful choices can keep you balanced. Discover 5 tips to enjoy the season without the guilt

Eating right and healthy in your early years can help boost health in old age, suggests a study conducted in yeast

From avoiding street food to consuming seasonal fruits, it's essential to keep a check on your diet, expert nutritionist advises.

Diabetes can be reversed just by fixing your diet, limiting the intake of carbs and increase in protein and healthy fat intake can help both reverse diabetes as well as prevent its progression, revealed a study by ICMR.

Technology and policy to bring the price of producing healthy food down without destroying the environment are key

It boosts the immune system and increases the body's ability to withstand stressful situations.

For nuts, it's the fat content that leads them down the road to expiration.

Healthcare professionals could use these findings to promote benefits of both to their patients, say researchers