Swollen feet, breathlessness, failing kidneys: Patient thought walking and avoiding sweets had cured his ‘sugar’. But his reports told another storyA doctor's account revealed a patient's severe kidney dysfunction and long-standing diabetes, stemming from a 20-year lapse in treatment af...
15 Apr, 2026, 07.43 AM IST
Skipping these 10 health tests? Doctors warn you could miss early signs of heart disease, diabetes and cancerTurning 40 marks a crucial time for preventive health. Experts highlight regular screenings for early detection of chronic diseases like he...
19 Mar, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Your eyes hold secrets to how long you live. New alarming study finds link between eyes, heart disease and diabetes. Check detailsNew research reveals a strong link between eye health and overall well-being and if you take regular eye check ups, it can help you detect ...
23 Nov, 2025, 08.44 AM IST
AIIMS unveils MadhuNETrAI, India’s first fully validated AI app to detect diabetic retinopathyAIIMS, in collaboration with the Union health ministry and Wadhwani AI, has launched MadhuNETrAI, an AI-powered mobile app for early detect...
18 Nov, 2025, 04.33 PM IST
The first 90 days: A doctor’s checklist for people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetesThe first 90 days after a type 2 diabetes diagnosis are crucial for managing the condition and reducing heart disease risks. Experts emphas...
07 Oct, 2025, 12.08 PM IST
Retinal disorders a public health crisis, need immediate prioritisation, say expertsMission Vision, a public health initiative, has been launched in India to combat the escalating crisis of vision loss due to Diabetic Retin...
11 Aug, 2025, 11.59 AM IST
World Diabetes Day 2024: Why type 2 diabetes often goes unnoticed, early signs of this silent killer, and associated risksWorld Diabetes Day: Diabetes is a growing global health concern. It often shows no early symptoms, leading to delayed diagnosis and potenti...
14 Nov, 2024, 10.00 AM IST
Study finds men with diabetes at higher risk of health complications than womenA new study from The University of Sydney reveals that men with diabetes face significantly higher risks of serious health complications co...
20 May, 2024, 07.49 PM IST
‘Life’s Good’ when your vision is good: LG’s CSR initiative ‘Karein Roshni’ stresses eye care and its importanceGood vision is crucial for enhancing life quality. Dr Umang Mathur underlines the importance of eye care. Prevention of common eye diseases...
29 Mar, 2024, 10.27 PM IST
Let’s talk prediabetes, the precursor to diabetes: Here’s an essential guide to navigating this metabolic disorderIndia’s distinguished diabetologists share essential insights into preventing and course-correcting prediabetes in the first episode of the...
29 Jan, 2024, 12.03 PM IST
World Sight Day 2023: Significance, theme and self-care tips for good eyesightWorld Sight Day, observed on the second Thursday of October, this year aims to raise awareness about protecting vision at work. The Departm...
12 Oct, 2023, 10.12 AM IST
6 ways to combat diabetic retinopathy: Drink more water, meditate, exerciseFor diabetic patients taking proper care of the eyes is important as you age.
19 Aug, 2022, 01.31 PM IST
Do you experience flashes of light, distortion of images, cloudy vision? Screening for retinal diseases early can be beneficialIt is important for everyone to detect drop in vision at the earliest stage.
02 Apr, 2019, 10.01 AM IST
How regular visits to the ophthalmologist can be key to prevent eye-related diseasesMost cases of blindness are because of ignorance and irregular eye checkups.
27 Nov, 2018, 11.39 AM IST
- FDA approves marketing of first AI device to detect diabetic eye disease
Washington, April 12 (IANS) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) permitted on Wednesday the marketing of the first medical device to u...
12 Apr, 2018, 01.47 AM IST
Unitus Seed Fund invests in affordable eye screening startup, Welcare Health SystemsThe proceeds from the round of funding will be used by the Chennai-based startup to expand its footprints across the country.
18 Dec, 2013, 02.55 AM IST
- IDG Ventures India and Accel Partners inject $5 million in Forus Health
Technology investor IDG Ventures India and Accel Partners India have together injected $5 million in two-year old medical devices maker For...
26 Apr, 2012, 08.35 PM IST