New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) The prevalence of diabetes is rapidly increasing in India. According to the ICMR-INDIAB national study, there are currently 101 million people with diabetes and 136 million people with prediabetes in India today. These numbers are expected to further increase in the years to come.
New York, Nov 13 (IANS) Despite the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warning that this year will be potentially dangerous for respiratory illnesses, a third of Americans are not concerned about the threat, a new national survey has revealed.
Islamabad, Nov 13 (IANS) The Pakistan Health Ministry said the number of polio cases in the country this year has increased to five after a child in Sindh province was found to be paralysed by the disease.
New York, Nov 12 (IANS) Current dosing recommendations are not helping patients achieve optimal Vitamin D levels, two new studies have found.
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) The overall AQI of the national capital on Diwali evening on Sunday remained in the "poor" category.
San Francisco, Nov 12 (IANS) While Covid-19 lockdowns had a major impact on children's mental health, new research now highlighted how those impacted ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) risk in 10-year-old children.
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Parkinson's disease (PD) is a serious illness, affecting more than 10 million people worldwide. Tremors, excessive shaking of the entire body or limbs, stiffness, slowed walking, and difficulty in movement are its primary manifestations.
San Francisco, Nov 12 (IANS) Sensitivity to common food allergens such as dairy and peanuts could be an important and previously unappreciated cause of heart disease, and could also increase the risk for cardiovascular death, even in people who don't appear to have allergies, a new study has said.
New York, Nov 12 (IANS) A study led by an Indian-American researcher has found that nearly everyone can lower their blood pressure, including people on medication, by cutting down their sodium intake.
Toronto, Nov 12 (IANS) Children born to pregnant women who consume cannabis for various reasons, including alleviating nausea, body aches and anxiety are likely to have an increased risk of developing diabetes, finds a study in animal models.
