Addressing “Metabolic Syndrome”: Key to tackling type-2 diabetes in IndiaIndia is facing an alarming rise in metabolic syndrome, which is associated with Type-2 diabetes and other severe health issues. Factors li...
27 Dec, 2024, 05.34 PM IST
View: Ensure we look before you eatJoseph Stiglitz's book highlights the negative impact of corporate freedom on public health, especially in India. With rising obesity and d...
04 Aug, 2024, 11.11 PM IST
40% Covid-19 survivors face elevated diabetes risk: Top endocrinologistThose who survived Covid-19 remain at a 40 per cent elevated risk for diabetes in the first year. A subsequent post-pandemic wave of new di...
23 Jul, 2023, 10.24 AM IST
Children with overweight grandparents more likely to struggle with obesity in the future: StudyNew research suggests the biology, environment and the food they share contributes to children's future health.
21 Jan, 2022, 07.01 PM IST
World Plastic Surgery Day: WFH-era makes it easy for people to get cosmetic proceduresDid you know plastic surgery originated in India?
15 Jul, 2021, 02.37 PM IST
Centre issues guidelines for management of black fungus in kids below 18"Remdesivir, an emergency use authorisation drug, is not recommended in children," the guideline said.
10 Jun, 2021, 12.37 PM IST
Biocon Biologics, Viatris receive EC approval for biosimilar insulin as part KixelleBiocon Biologics Ltd., a subsidiary of Bengaluru-headquartered Biocon Ltd., has announced that Kixelle, a biosimilar insulin as part co-dev...
12 Feb, 2021, 10.41 AM IST
Antibodies seen among 11.8% in Aurangabad district; 4,327 samples were studiedAccording to the report, seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 was 11.81%. The highest seroprevalence of 17.42% was seen in the 41-50 years age grou...
27 Aug, 2020, 09.51 AM IST
Biocon, Mylan launch insulin biosimilar in AustraliaThe biotechnology major and pharmaceutical company Mylan N V announced the launch of their insulin biosimilar Semglee.
03 Oct, 2019, 03.18 PM IST
New drug can treat type 2 diabetes for children under age 18Currently only two drugs, metformin and insulin, are approved for the treatment of diabetes in children.
30 Apr, 2019, 05.18 PM IST
Daddy's diet matters: Poor eating habits can harm childrenLack of protein in a father's diet affects sperm quality which in turn impacts the long-term health of offsprings.
30 Aug, 2018, 06.35 PM IST
Unhealthy lifestyle of mothers can make their children obeseChildren of mothers who follow a healthy lifestyle have a lower risk of developing obesity and other disorders.
06 Jul, 2018, 05.29 PM IST
For board exams, CBSE puts Type-1 diabetes under disabled categoryStressing that diabetes is not a disability, the doctor said all they need was special care. "Some of the top athletes such as Olympian Gar...
23 Jan, 2018, 11.04 AM IST
Sun Pharma shares slip after product recallThe product is manufactured for SPII by a contract manufacturer, the company said in a statement.
27 Nov, 2017, 04.44 PM IST
Sun Pharma recalls two lots of diabetes drug due to microbial contaminationAccording to US FDA, a Class II recall occurs in a situation where use of or exposure to the product may lead to temporary or medically rev...
25 Nov, 2017, 06.55 AM IST
World Diabetes Day: Why it is important to empower women with the right information & technologies to win against the diseaseWith more than 70 million people diagnosed with the disease, India has the second largest population with diabetes in the world.
14 Nov, 2017, 05.01 PM IST
World Diabetes Day: Here's everything you need to knowKeeping your blood sugar levels within a specific range when diagnosed with diabetes can be challenging indeed.
05 Jul, 2017, 01.04 PM IST