Yoga may aid PMOS management beyond weight loss, AIIMS studies show | Delhi News

New Delhi: Yoga may offer benefits beyond weight loss for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), recently renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS).Two studies led by All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) have found that a 12-week yoga programme improved hormone levels, insulin resistance, cholesterol profile and menstrual health, while also producing favourable metabolic…

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Sugar-free diet linked to poorer blood sugar control in new study

A new study claims that, contrary to the long-standing belief that sugar-free diets are beneficial, they may be counterproductive. “Mice on a sucrose-free low-fat diet showed worse blood sugar control, increased inflammation, disrupted gut bacteria, and signs of fatty liver compared with mice that consumed some sucrose,” the study presented at the Endocrine Society’s annual…

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