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Diabetes new type emerges after type 2, type 1 as medical experts are calling it type 5, over 25 million people suffer. Symptoms, treatment, illnessDiabetes type 2, can be caused by obesity and occurs when adults become resistant to the hormone insulin. Type 1 diabetes, mostly diagnosed...
NAFLD vs AFLD: What causes fatty liver problems and how to prevent damage in early stagesFatty liver disease occurs when excess fat builds up in the liver, leading to potential long-term damage. It is classified into two main ty...
Israel's leader claims no one in Gaza is starving; data, witnesses disagreeDespite Israel's claims of sufficient aid, stark evidence suggests a growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with rising malnutrition-related ...
Type 5 Diabetes: The new health threat affecting millions of kids with this condition, here’s what every parent needs to knowThe International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has officially recognized Type 5 diabetes, also known as Severe Insulin-Deficient Diabetes (SID...
New study warns of serious side effects from popular weight loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic, finds they may paralyse stomachA recent US study has found that weight loss medications like Wegovy and Ozempic may increase the risk of abdominal paralysis, characterize...
Our not so obvious disease, obesityFor India, there is the 'double burden' of malnutrition and obesity. Also, there is the high burden of non-communicable diseases like heart...
World Obesity Day: India among top three most obese nations, 70% population overweight, says studyA Lancet study reveals alarming obesity rates in India, with 70% of urban population overweight. India ranks third globally in obesity, fol...
New finding may improve type-2 diabetes treatment in India: Lancet studyThe new study, published in The Lancet Regional Health-Southeast Asia journal, confirms that the classification system is applicable on a g...
Over 33 lakh children in India malnourished, 17.7L of them severely malnourished, says dataAlso, India has slipped to 101st position in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2021 of 116 countries, from its 2020 position of 94th and is beh...
Keep type-2 diabetes at bay: Add bajra, jowar to your plateA millets-based diet can help manage blood glucose levels.
What is a BMI calculator? How do I calculate my BMI? Benefits of a BMI calculatorThe BMI calculator uses technology to determine if a person is underweight, overweight or obese.
Plea in SC seeking 'health star rating' for food items, beveragesThe petition, filed through advocate Ashwani Kumar Dubey, claimed that FSSAI neither conducts 'Health Impact Assessment' nor implements 'He...
View: India’s rising obesity problemWhile obesity is still at a nascent stage in India, it very much remains an issue that needs tackling by policymakers. The foremost task is...
Have you been counting calories? It can act as a tool to good health and longevityCalorie restriction reduces average daily caloric intake below what is typical, without compromising on nutrition.
India has one-third of world's stunted children: Global nutrition reportWith 46.6 million children who are stunted, India tops the list of countries followed by Nigeria (13.9 million) and Pakistan (10.7 million)...
Malnutrition India's biggest health hazard, air pollution a close secondIschaemic heart disease that is greatly influenced by air pollution has gone up from rank 5 to number 1, diabetes from rank 22 to rank 5 an...
COPD, other air pollution related diseases on rise, says new health dataA new report released on Tuesday has concluded that air pollution is the second leading risk factor for disability-adjusted life years (DAL...
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 ...
Government mulling special 'days' for diseases to spread awareness"We will use such occasions to communicate with citizens on how to deal with that disease at the prevention and curative levels."
UN declares 2016 as International Year of PulsesPulses have captured the attention of the United Nations. The General Assembly of the UN has voted to declare 2016 as the "International Ye...