Lai Cheng

Overconsumption of red meat and refined carbs is linked to 14 million cases of Type 2 diabetes worldwide, a study finds. Its authors found that a lack of whole grains and consuming too much refined grain and wheat and processed meats were the primary drivers of diet-related Type 2 diabetes. The areas of the world in which diet was most responsible for the disease were central and eastern Europe...

Artificial nails can help you make a fashion statement. But user, beware: Putting them on involves glue and other chemicals that could cause allergic reactions and other health risks. An alert is out on a China-made glue in some artificial nail sets that contains dibutyl phthalate (DBP), a known endocrine disrupting chemical (EDC) that may trigger allergic reactions, damage the reproductive...

Long-term and prolonged computer use can lead to eye dryness. Use of computers, and also display devices with a screen, decreases the number of eye blinks, leading to incomplete blinking and evaporation of tears. Staring at a computer screen can reduce the number of times a person blinks by 30%. This can lead to eye strain and dryness. Eyes need to stay moist to stay healthy. Normally, people...

Green bananas can offer health benefits. Most people eat bananas when the fruit is yellow and ripe, but green unripe bananas are also safe to eat. Green bananas are less sweet and more firm than yellow bananas. They also have a wax-like texture that some people don’t enjoy. They are high in many nutrients, including potassium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C but still consist almost entirely of...