MP Priyanka Chaturvedi recently claimed that cancer-causing dye is being used in roasted chana. To spot fake chana, soak a few pieces in water, and if it turns milky/chalky, they contain chemicals. Red/yellow stains after crushing them on white tissue also suggest synthetic colouring. When dry-roasted in a pan, authentic chana gives natural fragrance, while fake ones release chemical fumes.
Steaming amla preserves vitamin C, which is a powerful antioxidant that improves immunity, supports skin health, improves hair texture and overall well-being, said clinical nutritionist Kavya Naidu. Consuming one steamed amla every day helps a diabetic person to regulate their blood sugar levels, added Naidu. She added it also helps maintain eye health and reduces inflammation in the body.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first-ever global guideline for infertility prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Noting that one out of six people are affected by infertility, the UN body said that in most countries, tests and treatments are "largely funded out-of-pocket - often resulting in catastrophic financial expenditures". The guideline includes 40 recommendations.
Dr Bhushan Chittawadagi, Consultant Gastroenterologist, recommended seven nighttime drinks that can help ease bloating at night and reduce digestive discomfort. Ginger tea, honey and cinnamon drink, fennel seed water, chamomile tea and warm lemon water can help reduce nighttime discomfort. Cucumber and mint drinks and basil seed water hydrate and soothe digestive spasms and support gut health.
Best time to drink black coffee for fat burning is 30–45 minutes before exercise, when caffeine maximally boosts adrenaline and fat mobilisation, said Dr Rajiv Kovil, diabetologist and weight loss expert at Zandra Healthcare. For non-workout days, 9-11 am is preferable, as early-morning cortisol levels are naturally high. Avoid caffeine after 4 pm to protect sleep quality, the doctor added.
A UK doctor has warned of several lesser-known diabetes symptoms that often go unnoticed in winter, including dark skin patches, recurrent skin and yeast infections, slow-healing wounds, sexual dysfunction, and excessive fatigue. These signs may indicate high blood sugar and insulin resistance, and experts advise early medical evaluation to prevent complications.
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Tamil Nadu is witnessing an early — and steep — surge in seasonal fevers. Hospitals across Chennai and adjoining districts have reported a 25–50% increase in outpatient visits over the past fortnight, with inpatient and intensive care admissions, too, rising by up to 10%. Doctors said most cases were being driven by respiratory viruses, not vector-borne diseases.
A recent viral video exposing vendors using banned carcinogenic dye Auramine O to brighten roasted chana prompted Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi to demand nationwide testing and strict action. The WHO-linked cancer-causing industrial chemical, prohibited in food since 2006, is cheaply used by sellers despite known risks of liver, kidney, bladder cancer and neurological damage.
Sandeep Reddy Koppula, HOD - Internal Medicine, Arete Hospitals, said body works much harder to stay warm during winters which can cause cholesterol levels to rise. The cold season lowers the motivation to stay active and staples like gajar ka halwa or plum cakes can increase cholesterol levels. Year-end pressures and reduced sunlight triggers anxiety which can cause elevated cholesterol.
The 5-4-3-2-1 Walking Pyramid method is an interval walking routine that involves a 15-minute sequence. It begins with five minutes of brisk walking, followed by four minutes of fast walking, three minutes of power walking, two minutes of brisk walking again and finally a minute of walking at the fastest pace. Interval walking can boost the calorie burn.
