The process of refrigerating the rice overnight starch that is resistant to digestion and therefore it will not spike blood glucose levels.
From choosing the right bedtime snacks to establishing a relaxing bedtime routine, here's how.
From choosing the right bedtime snacks to establishing a relaxing bedtime routine, here's how.
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 mission crew are scheduled to return to Earth from the International Space Station on July 14, according to NASA.
Initially, the lure of a big paycheck may feel rewarding. But, over time, professionals find themselves drifting away from family, friends and personal joys, observes Pradeep Pramanik.
Diabetes can lead to serious complications and can affect the eyes, heart and nerves, warns Dr Manoj Chawla.
'If a parent was diagnosed at 50, the child should start screenings 5 to 10 years earlier (around 35 to 40).' 'Awareness of family history and age of onset helps catch the disease early.'
Prices for Indian consumers are expected to come down significantly from the current Rs 17,000-Rs 26,000 monthly.
Nearly 70% of autoimmune disease patients in India are women. Doctors have observed that autoimmune diseases are far more common among women, especially between the ages of 20 and 50, when hormonal and lifestyle factors are most active.
Follow these simple, foolproof strategies to keep your calories and health under check.
Indian drugmakers Eris Lifesciences, Wockhardt and Lupin are prepping to cash in when Danish company Novo Nordisk bows out of the human insulin pen market by the end of this year and creates an opportunity estimated to be worth Rs 600-800 crore in the domestic market. Some self-use disposable pens are pre-filled with insulin and others can be reused with new cartridges.
Earlier, police froze Rs 8 crore linked to Saraswati and parked in multiple bank accounts and fixed deposits.
Mumbai-based pharma major Wockhardt, which is gearing up to launch its promising antibiotic candidate Zaynich soon, on Friday announced a shift in its United States (US) operations. The Indian pharma giant revealed that it has decided to exit the generics pharmaceutical segment in the country.
If you are overweight, try and lose a few kilos. Watch the calories in your diet as excess weight can contribute to insulin resistance, warns Dr David Chandy.
Algorithmic management (AM) in India has led to a decline in job quality, with "clear" evidence of increased monitoring, surveillance and work intensity, noted International Labour Organisation (ILO) in its latest report.
The demand growth in the low-income category is expected to be driven mainly by packaged branded sugar as well as traditionally consumed gur (jaggery) and khandsari.
Blood pressure management is no longer just about a number on a chart
A well-balanced lifestyle is the cornerstone for people living with diabetes and those at risk, recommends Shilpa Joshi, head of Metabolic Nutrition, Fitterfly.
Start the day with some whole grains or oats. Include a good source of fibre-containing food with every meal or snack.
Prioritising portion control fosters a healthier approach to well-being in the long run, explains Shilpa Joshi.
'Willingness to try new drugs for obesity management have propelled the growth of this market, which today is almost five times what it was five years ago.'
rediffGURU Shreya Shah offers expert advice on how you can improve your diet and lifestyle to fight illnesses and lead a healthy, wholesome life.
To support liver health and potentially reverse fatty liver, it's essential to focus on a well-balanced diet, portion control, and active lifestyle habits, says rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani, a nutritionist and dietician.
Malik had served as the 18th governor of Goa between November 3, 2019, and August 18, 2020.
India's last three major commercial aviation accidents --Patna (2000), Mangaluru (2010), and Kozhikode (2020) -- could offer critical safety lessons for the ongoing investigation.
rediffGURU Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan, a senior consultant physiotherapist, guides you on how to identify and treat pain and injuries effectively.
rediffGURU Dr Shyam Jamalabad offers advice on how to improve your dental health and hygiene.
Did you know that mushrooms can help control your sugar level?
Amazon India has launched Amazon Diagnostics, an at-home healthcare service that allows customers to book lab tests, schedule appointments and receive digital reports directly via the Amazon app. Initially available in six cities-Bengaluru, Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Mumbai and Hyderabad-the service covers more than 450 PIN codes and offers access to over 800 diagnostic tests.
It's fine to start slow and work up. As long as you're totalling 30 minutes of exercise each day, you are fine, says Dhruv Gupta
Managing diabetes effectively involves being aware of all the kinds of foods that cause significant blood sugar fluctuations.
rediffGURU Dr Rahul Baxi, honorary consultant diabetologist at the Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mumbai, offers advice on how to manage your diabetes.
'Obesity, especially central obesity and increased visceral fat due to physical inactivity, along with the consumption of high-calorie, high-fat, and high-sugar diets, are major contributing factors.'
Normal blood sugar levels typically should be less than 100 mg/dL. Average blood sugar before meals should be 70-130 mg/dL. Your blood sugar levels after one to two hours after a meal should be less than 180 mg/dL.
India's largest drug maker Sun Pharmaceutical on Thursday posted a decline of 19 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) for its consolidated net profit for the fourth quarter of the financial year 2025 (Q4FY25) at Rs 2,149.8 crore. Meanwhile, its revenue from operations rose by 8 per cent at Rs 12,958.8 crore.
'Making sure that you're getting enough sleep, that your weight is maintained correctly and you exercise regularly.'
If you do so, you're less likely to have a higher BMI.
'Any dietary approach is incomplete without physical exercise.' 'Application of calorie restriction/intermittent fasting alone would lead to a decrease in muscle mass, and possibly bone mass too.'
Fighting with diabetes? Staying active is what you need.
'Obesity is a raging conversation globally now, and manufacturing of generics will pick up after the patent expires.'
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