What is Type 1 Diabetes? Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults, and was previously known as juvenile diabetes. Only 5% of people with diabetes have this form of the disease. In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. With the help of insulin therapy and other treatments, even young children can learn to manage their condition and...

When you receive the news from your doctor that you have metastatic breast cancer, also known as stage 4 breast cancer, there is obviously a reason for concern. However, you shouldn’t instantly assume that you will succumb to it the next day, leaving your friends and family behind. People who pass away due to breast cancer usually lose their lives not because of just breast cancer. The real cause is the cancer cells present in the breast now spreading to other body organs. This is...

It was only until recently that umami came to be discovered, but during the earlier days it was known for its taste. It has a mild, lasting taste which is not easy to describe. Most foods that we consume every day happen to be rich in umami. The taste is popular among foods containing high levels of IMP, GMP, and L-glutamate, for instance, cured meats, shellfish, fish, vegetables (like tomatoes, spinach, Chinese cabbage, celery), green tea, or mushrooms and fermented as well as aged...