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PCOS renamed: Experts propose new name for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome for better care and awareness—here's what you need to know- AI and technology tackling India’s growing stroke crisis: Early detection and prevention take centre stage
- Breast cancer in the United States: Alarming rise among younger women, here’s everything you need to know about breast cancer and how you can prevent it
- Not all junk is equal — American Heart Association lists the best and worst ultraprocessed foods for your heartThe American Heart Association (AHA) has launched fresh dietary guidelines urging individuals to limit their consumption of ultraprocessed ...13 Nov, 2025, 12.28 AM IST
- Doctors now urge cutting out alcohol to manage high blood pressure — new guidelinesNearly one in two American adults lives with high blood pressure and it remains the leading cause of death in the U.S. and worldwide. The A...29 Aug, 2025, 10.59 PM IST
- Are you really obese? Experts challenge BMI as only measure of obesity, propose new guidelines for better healthA new report from global experts calls for redefining obesity beyond the traditional body mass index (BMI) measurement. The experts propose...15 Jan, 2025, 11.50 PM IST
- Are you really obese or it is a false diagnosis? Scientists say obesity needs a new definitionExperts recommend reevaluating the diagnosis and treatment of obesity by moving beyond BMI to a more comprehensive health assessment. They ...15 Jan, 2025, 07.31 PM IST
- From psychology to surgery, how China plans to cut down belly fatChina's new guidelines to standardise obesity diagnosis and treatment aim to tackle the escalating health crisis, with over half of adults ...22 Oct, 2024, 11.27 AM IST
- At over 10 cr, India’s diabetic population is surging, yet the country lags behind in prescribing new medicinesPriya Rao experienced confusion and worry after fainting and receiving different diabetic medications from two doctors. The first doctor fo...11 Aug, 2024, 09.37 AM IST
- Here's why waist-to-height ratio matters more than BMI in obesity diagnosisResearchers have introduced a new diagnostic approach for obesity, focusing on waist-to-height ratio alongside BMI to better assess health ...06 Jul, 2024, 02.26 PM IST
- Apollo Hospitals report finds Indians are getting cancer at lower ages than WestThe study, which is the fourth edition of its flagship Health of Nation Report, highlighted the fastest rise in cancer cases and also the a...04 Apr, 2024, 06.38 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
- Childhood obesity can lead to health complications in adulthoodFrom diabetes to infertility and cardiovascular problems, childhood obesity can lead to many health scares.11 May, 2023, 09.38 AM IST
- Your heart may need extra care as long Covid is ‘the new epidemic’People at a higher risk of developing heart diseases, including those with diabetes and hypertension, or those with a history of heart ailm...22 Feb, 2022, 09.46 AM IST
- Genetic tests gaining popularity in India: Who will check the gene checkers?The use of genetic tests and genomic medicine is gradually rising in India, underlining the need for a regulatory framework.10 Oct, 2021, 09.53 AM IST
- Operational guidelines launched for integration of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease with NPCDCS"Over the last two decades global burden of NASH has more than doubled. Globally, NASH caused 40 lakh prevalent cases of compensated cirrho...22 Feb, 2021, 04.42 PM IST
- Breast cancer rates are on the rise among young women and here's how you can prevent itIt is the most common cancer in most parts of India, both urban and rural.06 Feb, 2018, 03.33 PM IST
- Tax on sugary drinks & junk food in India soon, to curb obesity, diabetesThe tax could also be implemented in countries like Sri Lanka & Bangladesh, where the growing consumption of such products is fuelling obes...06 Sep, 2016, 11.38 AM IST
- Myth busters: How to keep diabetes at bayAdopting a healthy lifestyle and eating the right foods can go a long way in ensuring that we keep the 'sugar problem' at bay.08 Apr, 2016, 11.17 AM IST
- Smartphone app to help diagnose obesity, depressionFor tobacco screening, the app prompted nurses to ask not just about cigarettes but also about other products such as chewing tobacco.20 Feb, 2015, 04.44 PM IST
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