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
ICMR sets up India's first diabetes biobank in ChennaiIndia's first diabetes biobank has been established in Chennai by ICMR and MDRF. The biobank houses samples from two major studies, includi...
15 Dec, 2024, 02.37 PM IST
Understanding weight-related risks in type 2 diabetesIndia is witnessing a surge in diabetes, with type 2 diabetes (T2D) being the most prevalent. Unhealthy diets and inactivity are significan...
14 Nov, 2024, 07.33 PM IST
Study links air pollution to Type 2 Diabetes risk in IndiaThe 15-year study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) included over 12,000 residents from Delhi and Chennai. The researchers fou...
03 Nov, 2023, 07.43 AM IST
Air pollution increases risk of Type-2 diabetes- ReportThe 15-year study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) included over 12,000 residents from Delhi and Chennai. The researchers fou...
03 Nov, 2023, 12.02 AM IST
Asprius Lifesciences develops drug for Diabetic Neuropathy, files patentThe drug aims to provide treatment where conventional therapies fall short. The medicine offers hope for millions of individuals suffering ...
27 Jul, 2023, 10.31 PM IST
Over 11% Indians diabetic, 36% have hypertension: Lancet survey showsA nationwide survey published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journal has found that 11.4% of Indians have diabetes, rising from 7.5...
09 Jun, 2023, 04.09 PM IST
India has over 100 mn diabetics & 136 mn pre-diabetics, says new ICMR study; Goa tops the list, UP records lowest prevalenceIndia is the 'diabetes capital of the world', according to a study by the Indian Council of Medical Research that shows the country now has...
09 Jun, 2023, 01.19 PM IST
Apollo Hospitals launches AI-driven personalised preventive health profileApollo's 'ProHealth' program is backed by a predictive algorithm that captures one’s health status, predicts potential health risks and ind...
06 Apr, 2023, 09.51 PM IST
Obesity main reason in women over 35 for poor diabetes control & increased heart disease risk, says studyThe Apollo study said that diabetes was high in southern, eastern parts of the country.
07 Apr, 2022, 11.47 AM IST
Bittersweet truth: More than 1.3 mn Indians are suffering from diabetesDiabetes and hypertension are high among the country's middle-aged and elderly people.
30 Jan, 2018, 07.20 PM IST
India faces diabetes explosionIndia has done well in curbing stunting, but the growing number of overweight people, particularly those prone to diabetes, may be a cause ...
14 Jun, 2016, 10.09 AM IST
Nearly 7 crore cases of diabetes in India in 2015: GovernmentIt has also been stated therein that the prevalence of diabetes has increased by 80 per cent among women in India between 1980 to 2014, Nad...
26 Apr, 2016, 05.58 PM IST
Celebrities should be allowed to advertise junk food: CSECelebrities should not be allowed to advertise junk food given the rising number of diabetic and obese people in the country.
06 Apr, 2016, 10.59 PM IST
Prevalance rate of Tuberculosis down, diabetes cases on the riseThe Central government supplements the efforts of state governments for providing healthcare including prevention, diagnosis and treatment ...
15 Mar, 2016, 03.49 PM IST
Maharashtra tops high blood pressure tally, foodie Punjab at bottom: SurveyMaharashtra recorded the lowest prevalence of diabetes (2.5%) on one hand but the highest prevalence of people suffering from high BP (18%)...
17 Dec, 2012, 11.36 AM IST
- Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation announces $1.6 million grant for diabetes
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation has announced $1.6 mn grants to four health care institutions in India to improve diabetes education.
08 Aug, 2012, 06.16 PM IST