Low-carbohydrate diet

Research suggests that this famous diet may have short-term benefits but long-term adverse effects

As global rates of Type 2 diabetes rise, the World Health Organisation (WHO) highlights the disease on this World Health Day saying that about 422 millions people are currently living with diabetes.

While Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition which is often inherited, Type 2 is the most common form and is can be caused by factors including obesity and age.

New research by Aetna International, one of the world's leading health benefit providers, has revealed the three most popular dieting and weight-loss programs in Turkey last year were the Dukan, Keto and Paleo diets.