‘Peanuts are healthy but…’: Top doctor explains hidden risks of eating too many. Shares the right way to enjoy themNeurologist Dr. Sudhir Kumar warns that while peanuts are not inherently unhealthy, excessive consumption can lead to weight gain due to th...
22 Apr, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
Common kitchen ingredient found directly linked to short life expectancy, research finds. Which foods to avoid?A large study published in the European Heart Journal has found that regularly adding extra salt to already prepared meals may be linked to...
14 Feb, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Ramen lovers beware: Frequent slurping may raise your risk of early death, study findsA Japanese study, published in the Journal of Nutrition, Health and Ageing, traced 6,500 adults in Yamagata Prefecture more than 4.5 years ...
24 Sep, 2025, 12.40 AM IST
If you have high BP, learn how these salt substitutes can protect your heart without sacrificing tasteA recent study highlights a simple yet effective way to combat high blood pressure: swapping regular salt for a substitute. This change can...
05 Sep, 2025, 06.13 PM IST
WHO: Reducing this everyday ingredient in your food may prevent heart attack, lower BPWHO urges people to use lower-sodium salt substitutes instead of regular salt. This can help reduce sodium intake, lowering the risk of hea...
11 Feb, 2025, 03.03 PM IST
Meeting WHO's sodium recommendations could avert deaths from heart, kidney disease: StudyReducing sodium intake according to WHO guidelines could prevent three lakh deaths from heart and kidney diseases in India over the next 10...
31 Oct, 2024, 08.04 AM IST
Can't get enough of salty food? Potassium-rich alternatives to sodium, may help control high blood pressureSwitching to potassium-enriched salt is feasible in a way that cutting salt intake is not. Our new research concludes clinical guidelines f...
30 Jan, 2024, 03.58 PM IST
Cutting down on salt intake as good as medicines for high BP: StudyA recent study published in JAMA suggests that reducing salt intake can be as effective as commonly prescribed medications for managing hig...
28 Nov, 2023, 04.55 PM IST
Is salt really a new culprit in type 2 diabetes?There is some evidence that increasing salt intake, as measured by sodium in urine may be linked to increased levels of the stress hormone ...
04 Nov, 2023, 11.07 AM IST
Health alert: Indians are consuming more salt per day than recommended, finds a studyA study has found that Indians are consuming 8 grams of salt per day, exceeding the recommended daily limit of 5 grams. The study analyzed ...
26 Sep, 2023, 11.48 AM IST
Consumption of too much salt can increase the risk of high blood pressure. What to watch out forHigh blood pressure is a risk factor for heart disease and stroke, a major cause of illness.
13 Apr, 2022, 08.57 AM IST
Do you binge on salty treats? Stop now, it can result in bloatingBloating features a buildup of excess gas in the gut.
01 Jul, 2019, 06.23 PM IST
Hundred of deaths in India caused by poor diet: Lancet studyThe study estimates that one in five deaths globally are associated with poor diet.
04 Apr, 2019, 12.22 PM IST
Cap your daily salt intake at 2.5 teaspoons to keep heart safeAny health risk of sodium is eliminated by adding fruits, vegetables, dairy foods, and other potassium-rich foods to your diet.
10 Aug, 2018, 03.43 PM IST
Too much salt can kill you, literally!Consuming a diet high in sodium may lead to heart diseases, and increase the risk of early death.
02 Jul, 2018, 06.26 PM IST
Don’t pass the salt, please. How this ingredient is more harmful than you knowWhile we need the normal sodium level in our blood for our bodies to function well, it is the added salt which leads to many lifestyle dise...
16 Jan, 2018, 12.27 PM IST
Eating out as unhealthy as consuming fast food: StudyWe take in more fat, saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium than those who prepare and eat their meals at home.
02 Jul, 2015, 06.26 PM IST