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
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 reveals obesity as a significant risk factor for stillbirth, especially in late-term pregnanciesA recent study conducted in Canada, published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), highlights obesity as a significant risk ...
04 Mar, 2024, 05.13 PM IST
UK scientists develop human embryo model with a brain and beating heartIn a big medical achievement, a team of UK researchers have developed a human embryo model that has its own beating heart and brain. The sc...
19 Jun, 2023, 03.34 PM IST
Dim bedroom lights 3 hours before sleep. Study says it can reduce risk of gestational diabetesPregnant women must also reduce screen time.
11 Mar, 2023, 07.28 PM IST
Digital diabetes care platform BeatO appoints Navneet Agrawal as chief clinical officerBeatO, a digital diabetes care platform for controlling and reversing diabetes, has announced the appointment of Navneet Agrawal as its chi...
22 Dec, 2022, 01.31 PM IST
Type 2 diabetes linked with gestational diabetes in South Asian women, says studyThe discovery may lead to new ways to identify women who would benefit from interventions to prevent diabetes during pregnancy.
23 Nov, 2022, 03.31 PM IST
Did you know that Mediterranean diet can reduce risk of preeclampsia, keep diabetes & cancer at bay?Mediterranean diet is known for its many health benefits.
25 Apr, 2022, 12.05 PM IST
Listen up, moms-to-be: Covid infection can increase pregnancy, birth-related complicationsThe study suggests that vaccination may be useful to protect women and their babies.
01 Dec, 2021, 01.35 PM IST
Adults, children must do more physical activity to stay fit in pandemic era: WHOIt recommended that children and adolescents have an average of one hour of daily physical exercise and limit time in front of electronic s...
26 Nov, 2020, 09.28 AM IST
Artificial intelligence for the win: New AI tool can predict gestational diabetes risk before pregnancyGestational diabetes is characterised by high blood sugar levels which occur during pregnancy in women
16 Jan, 2020, 06.04 PM IST
Women suffering from PCOD are vulnerable to type 2 diabetesPolycystic ovarian disease and obesity have been identified as risk factors causing type 2 diabetes in women.
14 Nov, 2017, 06.42 PM IST
313 million women may be diabetic by 2040: These preventive practices can helpYoung girls, who are physically active and nutritionally aware, will not only improve their long-term health outcomes, but will also ensure...
14 Nov, 2017, 04.56 PM IST
- Babies' early 'term' birth linked to poor respiratory fitness
Sydney, Sep 29 (IANS) Babies born early in a full-term pregnancy range may be more likely to have poor cardiorespiratory fitness through ad...
29 Sep, 2017, 05.57 PM IST
- Sea-snail venom holds key to diabetes medication
Melbourne, Sep 13 (IANS) The venom of a carnivorous sea snail could hold the key for artificial, fast-acting insulin for diabetes patients,...
13 Sep, 2016, 08.52 AM IST
Ladies, take note! Early puberty ups diabetes risk during pregnancyNot just diabetes, but hitting puberty at a young age can also lead to obesity in adulthood.
27 Jan, 2016, 03.25 PM IST
Pre-pregnancy potato consumption may boost diabetes risk: StudyThe researchers proposed that substituting potatoes with other vegetables, legumes or whole grains may help lower gestational diabetes risk.
14 Jan, 2016, 05.17 PM IST