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Hindus, Sikhs and Jains with diabetes who are planning on celebrating Diwali can still enjoy sweet treats but in moderation, according to Diabetes UK. Diwali is held on Wednesday 11 November this year, and with traditional...

South Asians must change their diet and take control of their health in order to prevent heart disease and diabetes according to Dr Viswanathan Mohan, a leading health expert based in Chennai, South India. Speaking ahead...

By Reema Sarin COLUMNIST Are you exercising regularly, yet not seeing the results you want? Or getting sidelined by pulled muscles and other injuries? Feeling tempted to drop out because you’re so bored? Don’t give up...

Applying sunscreen to South Asian children under the age of two could increase their risk of skin cancer later in life, one of the world’s leading experts warned. A ‘self-tanning’ mechanism that protects the skin against...

Henna or most commonly known as Mehndi, is a herb which has various medicinal benefits which range from headaches to liver disorder and other skin disorders. Henna is most commonly used at occasions so with Eid...

By Mahuya Santra Beef, or no beef? After 67 years of independence, India as a multi religious, multi lingual and multiracial country which set an example of communal harmony to the world is facing this brief...

Diabetes mellitus is often a misunderstood disease in the Asian community, with many people associating it simply with sugar consumption. Being Asian means that we have a far higher rate of diabetes, mainly Type2 diabetes, which...

For centuries, the Aloe Vera plant has been used for its cosmetic and health benefits. Aloe is often referred to as nature’s best gift due to the proven health benefits derived from the gel. Recent studies...

  Renowned Indian chef, Cyrus Todiwala, has urged Asian takeaway businesses and other ethnic eateries to follow the new EU legislation which became law last December. The EU Food Information for Consumers Regulations (EU FIC) requires...

Asthma UK is urging people with asthma to take extra care in the New Year as cold spells set in. Even though the incidence of asthma in south Asians is lower than in the white population,...