5 reasons why your blood sugar level refuses to come down | The Times of India

To effectively control your blood sugar levels, it is essential to implement some changes into your daily life. Focus on incorporating a balanced diet, rich in whole grains, lean proteins, healthy fats, and plenty of fruits and vegetables. Also engage in regular exercise to improve insulin sensitivity and maintain a healthy weight. Learn to practice […]

Apple warns Pegasus used to attack iPhones of Russian journalists

Apple has started to warn Russian journalists that they are the targets of attacks using Pegasus, spyware used by governments to hack and monitor iPhones. Pegasus is well known for being a tool by governments and law enforcement agencies around the world for covertly monitoring the activities of people of interest, including activists and journalists. […]

Unhealthy snacks increase risk of strokes, cardiovascular disease: Study

Researchers discovered that only half of the individuals matched the nutritional value of their meals and snacks. This discrepancy negatively affects health indicators including blood sugar and fat levels, and resolving it may be as easy as changing one’s diet. With unhealthy snacks, 25 per cent of people negate the positive effects of healthy meals, […]

India steps up measures to curb Nipah infections

NEW DELHI: Authorities in southern India have increased surveillance measures to contain the spread of the Nipah virus, officials said on Saturday. The measures have been intensified in Kerala state’s Kozhikode district, where at least six cases have been detected. Of these, two already died. CAUSE FOR CONCERN Health workers in protective gear move the […]

‘Lessons have been forgotten’: is the UK ready for a new Covid variant?

“New variant”, “care home outbreak”, “cases rising”: you’d be forgiven if the headlines around Pirola, or BA.2.86, the latest Covid strain to arrive in the UK, had triggered a severe case of pandemic deja vu. More than two years since the UK’s last lockdown, concerns over BA.2.86 – known to have infected dozens of people […]

American Red Cross to hold blood drive Sept. 19 in Princeton

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, at Allegion-LCN, at 1224 N. Main St. in Princeton. The American Red Cross is experiencing a national blood shortage after fewer donors than needed gave blood over the summer, drawing down the national blood supply and reducing […]

Charleston County libraries providing blood pressure kits for check-out at every branch

Charleston County residents can now check out free blood pressure kits at all 18 branches of the county public library system. The kits can be checked out with a library card. They include a blood pressure cuff, instructions and educational materials about how to properly manage your blood pressure.  The initiative is made possible through […]