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A BBC journalist ditched added sugar for six weeks and found surprising changes in her energy, mood, and daily cravings. Her experiment reveals how cutting back on hidden sugars can transform how you feel every day.
A health journalist ditched all added sugar for six weeks and discovered surprising benefits beyond what she expected. Her energy stayed steady all day, and her afternoon slump completely disappeared.
A retired Army officer transformed seven barren acres in Punjab into a thriving medicinal plant farm that now supports 110 farming families. His sugarcane jaggery infused with herbs has customers waiting in line.
Scientists in Japan discovered unique "good fats" in colorful rice varieties that could help regulate blood sugar and reduce inflammation. Green and black rice contain compounds never before found in rice that may support metabolic health.
People living in the mountains have long shown lower diabetes rates, and scientists think they finally know why. Red blood cells might hold the key to managing blood sugar naturally.
Scientists in Brazil have developed artificial saliva using a sugarcane protein that shields teeth from decay-causing acids. The breakthrough could transform dental care for cancer patients who lose their ability to produce saliva after radiation treatment.
Conservation group Rainforest Rescue won approval to transform former sugarcane farms into tropical rainforest near Australia's ancient Daintree. The project could restore 405 hectares over 15 years while creating new income for struggling farmers.
A sugar glider accidentally sailed across Moreton Bay after nesting in a boat's sail, sparking a creative rescue involving resort staff, wildlife volunteers, and one resourceful pillowcase. The tiny marsupial, nicknamed Wilson, made it home safe thanks to quick-thinking boaties and a coordinated island rescue.
Researchers in Tokyo have discovered a gene that causes dangerous insulin tumors, opening the door to better treatments for patients who suffer life-threatening blood sugar crashes. The breakthrough could transform care for people with insulinomas, tumors that have puzzled doctors for decades.
Families affected by Hunter syndrome now have hope as the FDA approves Avlayah, the first treatment designed to replace a missing enzyme that causes dangerous sugar buildup in the brain. This breakthrough marks a major victory for patients with this rare genetic disease.
Smart collars on cattle, drones over sugarcane fields, and AI-powered crop advisories are transforming farms across India. Technology that once seemed distant is now helping nearly 2 million farmers grow more food and protect their harvests.
A Delhi influencer's humorous request to PM Modi to help convince his father to cut down on sugar got an unexpected personal response. The Prime Minister shared health advice on Instagram, turning a family joke into a viral health awareness moment.
Researchers in Japan have developed an insulin pill that could replace daily injections for millions with diabetes. Early tests in mice showed the oral medication significantly lowered blood sugar with just one dose per day.
A breakthrough medication called retatrutide helped people with type 2 diabetes lose an average of nearly 37 pounds while controlling their blood sugar in just 40 weeks. The drug represents a new era in treating diabetes and obesity, giving doctors more tools to help patients live healthier lives.
A new diabetes treatment from Eli Lilly helped patients lose 15% of their body weight while improving blood sugar control, potentially becoming the most effective weight loss diabetes drug yet. The results offer hope for millions who struggle to shed pounds while managing their condition.
Three friends in Kerala saw plastic bottles choking their state's famous backwaters and created Bakwa—bottles that look like plastic but break down in just six months. Made from sugarcane and cornstarch, these biodegradable bottles are already changing how people think about everyday packaging.
An Indian startup created bottles from sugarcane that completely disappear in six months instead of lingering for centuries. At just Rs 30 each, these biodegradable bottles could finally make ditching plastic affordable for everyone.
Scientists discovered that eating more fat, not less, could help people with high blood sugar get the full benefits of exercise. The research challenges traditional health advice and offers new hope for millions managing diabetes.
Juliann Purea-Desai spent years living in a car with her family, surviving on sugar bread when money ran out. Now the 19-year-old is studying performing arts at university, proving poverty doesn't define your future.
A groundbreaking vaccine against a bacteria that sickens millions worldwide just passed human safety trials with flying colors. The sugar-based shot could prevent a leading cause of severe diarrhea and save lives across the globe.
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