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Sugar-free diet linked to poorer blood sugar control in new study

Sugar-free diet linked to poorer blood sugar control in new study

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A new study claims that, contrary to the long-standing belief that sugar-free diets are beneficial, they may be counterproductive. “Mice on a sucrose-free low-fat diet showed worse blood sugar control, increased inflammation, disrupted gut bacteria, and signs of fatty liver compared with mice that consumed some sucrose,” the study presented at the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago stated in a press statement on its website. The study further noted that completely removing sugar from the diet could have unintended effects on gut and metabolic health. The group of researchers from the Dasman Diabetes Institute in Kuwait compared a low-fat diet fed to mice without sucrose with one containing sucrose over 16 weeks. DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine. The study read, “Despite maintaining similar body weights, mice on the sucrose-free diet experienced several negative health changes compared with the control group. These included poorer glucose control, insulin resistance, imbalances in gut microbes, intestinal inflammation, and changes …

The biggest myth about plant protein, according to a dietitian

The biggest myth about plant protein, according to a dietitian

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3 min readNew DelhiJun 15, 2026 11:00 AM IST Should you combine different plant proteins to get enough of the macronutrient? Intrigued by the social media chatter about the same, we asked an expert whether it is necessary to do so. The short answer is yes, but it isn’t as complicated as many people think, said Dt Amreen Sheikh, chief dietitian, KIMS Hospitals, Thane. “Most plant-based protein sources provide all nine essential amino acids, but some might have lower amounts of one or more amino acids. This is why mixing different plant proteins can help ensure that the body gets the complete range of amino acids it needs for muscle repair, immunity, hormone production, and overall health,” added Sheikh. DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine. But that doesn’t mean you do not need to combine proteins at every single meal, said Sheikh. “If your diet includes a diverse mix of plant foods throughout the day, your …

Neetu Kapoor praises Ranbir-Alia parenting style

Neetu Kapoor praises Ranbir-Alia parenting style

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3 min readNew DelhiJun 6, 2026 12:00 AM IST Neetu Kapoor recently got candid about being a doting grandmother to actors Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s daughter Raha and hailed their hands-on approach despite their busy schedules. “Raha listens to Alia, and she is a great mother, but Ranbir is like a friend to her. What a father. Hats off. Both are amazing,” Neetu said on Soha Akli Khan’s YouTube podcast. She added, “He does all the fun and masti with her, but she is very scared of her mother because Alia is a disciplinarian.” Neetu, 67, further lauded Alia’s parenting, emphasising her dedication to teaching Raha valuable lessons, including limiting screen time. “Both are so busy. They have so much to do, but the way they take care of the child…they both are outstanding.” DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to.  Neetu’s daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni shared, “Raha adores her (Neetu Kapoor). She goes like dida, dida all day.” What makes this conversation important is …

Salman Khan, Siddhaarth Aalambayan slam paparazzi culture: Expert explains healthy boundaries

Salman Khan, Siddhaarth Aalambayan slam paparazzi culture: Expert explains healthy boundaries

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Salman Khan recently expressed his anger, on and off social media, after paparazzi invaded his privacy during a hospital visit. The Sultan actor took to Instagram and shared his utter disappointment, writing: “If I see any press at a hospital enjoying my pain. The press that I have stood for interacted with, took care to make sure that they also earn their bread and butter. But if they wanna make money from my losses, keep quiet, don’t enjoy. bhai bhai bhai…picture ki maaa ki aankh, pic imp hai ya life.” In his subsequent post, Salman warned, “Saath saal ka ho gaya hoon lekin ladna nahiiin bhoola yeh yaad rakh lena, jail mein dalo ge haaa haaa”. (I am now 60, but I still know how to fight). It was later reported that the paparazzi apologised to the actor at the success party for Raja Shivaji. They were heard saying, “Sorry,” as the actor walked in at the Mumbai event. Around the same time, content creator, writer, and producer Siddhaarth Aalambayan, who often drives celebrities around …

Chunky Panday, 63, Hits the Gym With Push-Ups and Weights

Chunky Panday, 63, Hits the Gym With Push-Ups and Weights

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3 min readNew DelhiMay 18, 2026 06:00 AM IST Actor Chunky Panday, 63, was recently seen working out at the gym, doing a range of bodyweight exercises, including push-ups and weight training. “Hustle for the muscle @chunkypanday,” wrote Panday’s trainer Rohan Apte on his Instagram. “The push-ups and dumbbell chest press primarily target the chest, shoulders, and triceps, helping build upper body strength and improve functional pushing movements. The chest press, where he lies on a bench and presses dumbbells upward, is especially effective for controlled strength building,” said consultant dietitian and fitness expert Garima Goyal. DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine. This highlights a refreshing and realistic approach to staying active with age. “Instead of chasing extreme transformations, his routine reflects consistency, functional movement, and sustainability, which are the real pillars of long-term fitness,” said Goyal. From a clinical perspective, workouts at this stage of life should focus on maintaining muscle mass, improving joint mobility, and …

Madhu Chopra learns expert tips to beat dry mouth in summer

Madhu Chopra learns expert tips to beat dry mouth in summer

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3 min readNew DelhiMay 15, 2026 11:00 PM IST Dermatologist Dr Madhu Chopra, in a recent interaction with cosmetic and dental artistry expert Dr Neetika Modi, learned about tips to protect a dry mouth in the summer. “Most people think that if they have dry mouth, rinsing would help. Most mouth rinses have alcohol or an astringent, which worsens it. What you can have is lukewarm salt water, which alkalises your mouth,” Dr Modi said. Dr Modi added that oil pulling is another way. “It is good to sleep after oil pulling at night, which helps avoid open-mouth breathing, and it also helps avoid a dry mouth. The pink in your mouth remains pink, and the teeth shine. You are also working on your facial muscles. It also takes care of the bad bacteria. It is a great thing to do oil pulling.” DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine. Dr Shareefa Chause, dermatologist, Dr Shareefa Skin …

Shoaib Ibrahim beats 3-year high cholesterol, says it runs in the family

Shoaib Ibrahim beats 3-year high cholesterol, says it runs in the family

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3 min readNew DelhiMay 12, 2026 09:30 AM IST In his latest blog, actor Shoaib Ibrahim — while relishing a plate of homemade dal bhati churma by Dipika Kakar — revealed that he plans to go on a stricter, “time-wise” diet soon.  “I did a blood test 15 days ago. My cholesterol is now normal, having been high for the past 3-4 years. It is hereditary in my family. My father has, my mother has. And BP also. So, I have now made it normal,” Shoaib, 38, said. DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine. We asked an expert about how genetics plays a role in your health and how lifestyle choices can help. Dr Parin Sangoi, consultant interventional cardiologist at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central, said genetics can play a big role in cholesterol levels, especially in cases such as familial hypercholesterolemia, where the body has trouble clearing LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. “However, most people find themselves in a mixed …

Rajeev Khandelwal recalls Rajesh Khanna’s humble praise; veteran stars called him ‘new generation’s RK’

Rajeev Khandelwal recalls Rajesh Khanna’s humble praise; veteran stars called him ‘new generation’s RK’

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3 min readNew DelhiMay 12, 2026 12:00 AM IST Actor Rajeev Khandelwal recently recalled visiting a “dream party” in the early days of his television career. “Haaye, you are so cute. Tu mera favourite hai,” he recollected veteran Bollywood personalities, including actor Neetu Singh, Saira Banu and Bindu, telling him so. “They told me ‘Nayi generation ka kaka hai tu‘ (You are the new generation’s Rajesh Khanna),” said Khandelwal, who went on to share his reaction and eventual meeting with the late superstar at the party. “I was blushing. My heart skipped a beat when I came to know that even Rajesh Khanna was there. Then he came. You suddenly see Rajesh Khanna. They took me to Kaka….kaka, yeh nayi generation ka kaka hai…iska naam bhi RK hai…(he is the new generation’s RK…his name is also RK…) and Kaka saw me and said, ” You know what the difference between you and me is? You are a better actor than I am. It is not to tell you that I am so good, but to …

Why some with Type 2 Diabetes need insulin—and why it’s not a failure

Why some with Type 2 Diabetes need insulin—and why it’s not a failure

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3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Apr 29, 2026 09:34 AM IST Have you ever, like this Quora user, wondered why some people with type 2 diabetes manage with just diet and exercise, while others need insulin? To gain an insightful understanding, we reached out to Dr Vijay Negalur, HoD of Diabetology at KIMS Hospitals, Thane, who emphasised that type 2 diabetes isn’t the same for everyone. “Many people, especially in the early stages, still produce insulin but don’t use it effectively. This issue is called insulin resistance. With a proper diet, regular exercise, and weight management, the body can respond better to insulin. This helps keep blood sugar levels stable without medication,” said Dr Negalur. DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine. Then why do some people still require insulin? Over time, the pancreas, which makes insulin, can become worn out. “For some people, this decline happens more quickly, meaning their body doesn’t produce enough insulin. Once this …

Dipika Kakar on losing 2 kg naturally

Dipika Kakar on losing 2 kg naturally

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3 min readNew DelhiApr 27, 2026 04:00 PM IST On his YouTube vlog, Shoaib Ibrahim recently informed viewers that his wife, actor Dipika Kakar, has lost 2 kg “naturally” in the past month. “Dipika has lost 2 kg in the past one month with a proper, strict diet, in a natural way. She has started walking. The major point was her lifestyle,” he said. Dipika chimed in, “Shoaib didn’t believe that I could do it properly”. DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine. Highlighting how she never took lifestyle changes seriously before, Shoaib shared, “She has now changed her entire lifestyle. She needs to do a few more things. 75-80 per cent, she has changed herself. 20 per cent habits…like sleeping (considering our child) and strengthening workout (need to be added).” Admitting that it was gradual progress, Dipika continued, “All of it went step-by-step. I first corrected my diet and started intermittent fasting. Then introduced walking. Now, the …