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Study finds UK sugar tax could save thousands from obesity, diabetes

December 17, 2016 SrijitaCould, Diabetes, Finds, From, Obesity, Save, Study, Sugar, Tax, thousands, UK:

File photograph of soft drinks bottles displayed on a shelf in a shop in London (Copyright Reuters 2016) LONDON – A planned levy on sugary drinks due to be introduced in Britain in April 2018 could significantly reduce the number of people who become obese and develop diabetes and tooth decay, scientists said on Thursday. In a study on the levy’s health impacts, researchers found the positive effect would be greatest if the drinks industry responds by reformulating products to cut sugar content, rather than keep the same formulations but…

Insulin cells under skin could save diabetics from jabs

December 16, 2016 Srijitacells, Could, Diabetics, From, Insulin, jabs, Save, skin, Under

Scientists have created artificial cells that act as sugar sensorsand insulin producers, an advance that may spell an end to painful needle jabs to monitor blood glucose levels, making the everyday life of diabetics easier. Researchers have used the simplest approach yet to produce artificial beta cells from human kidney cells. The therapy involves a capsule of genetically engineered cells implanted under the skin that automatically release insulin as required. Diabetic mice that were treated with the cells were found to have normal blood sugar levels for several weeks. Previous…

The Ultimate Guide to Gym Memberships: 7 Ways You Can Save Money

October 25, 2016 Srijita7, Can, guide, Gym, Memberships:, Money, Save, The, to, Ultimate, Ways, You

An estimated £3 billion is spent by British gym-goers annually to get into shape and it is a similar case in other countries as well. A large chunk of it goes into buying nutrition books, fitness DVDs, equipment and of course, gym clothing. The budget hits the roof in no time and when it comes to expensive gym membership, one only begins to cringe. Self-training or regular outdoor runs will always remain the best and most inexpensive ways to stay fit. However, for people with absolutely no history in fitness…

The Ultimate Guide to Gym Memberships: 7 Ways You Can Save Money

October 22, 2016 Srijita7, Can, guide, Gym, Memberships:, Money, Save, The, to, Ultimate, Ways, You

An estimated £3 billion is spent by British gym-goers annually to get into shape and it is a similar case in other countries as well. A large chunk of it goes into buying nutrition books, fitness DVDs, equipment and of course, gym clothing. The budget hits the roof in no time and when it comes to expensive gym membership, one only begins to cringe.Self-training or regular outdoor runs will always remain the best and most inexpensive ways to stay fit. However, for people with absolutely no history in fitness and…