New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Gestational diabetes -- a form of high blood sugar affecting pregnant women -- is significantly rising in India, posing severe risk to both the mother and the baby, according to health experts.
Chandigarh, July 23 (IANS) Those who survived Covid-19 remain at a 40 per cent elevated risk for diabetes in the first year. A subsequent post-pandemic wave of new diabetes patients may be expected.
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The consumption of junk food (also called 'fast food') has increased significantly in recent decades, characterised by its high caloric content, excessive sugar, unhealthy fats, and low nutritional value. Unfortunately, this trend has had dire consequences on public health, contributing to the global epidemic of type 2 diabetes.
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Using non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) like aspartame, stevia in moderation, may not cause harm to people with diabetes, health experts have said.
London, July 22 (IANS) Scientists have developed game-changing robotics technology that can provide remote medical treatment to casualties in high-risk emergency environments, such as humanitarian disasters.
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) The rapid rise of Indian-Americans from politics to administration, entrepreneurship to technology, medicine to hospitality, science to academia has put the global spotlight like never before on the high-achieving four million-plus strong diaspora.
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Prioritising good sleep habits, by getting at least 7 to 8 hours of quality sleep, is essential for overall brain health and help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, said doctors here on World Brain Day on Saturday.
Sydney, July 6 (IANS) The health authority in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) on Thursday warned of rising influenza rates and hospitalizations among children and teenagers, urging parents to have their kids aged five to 16 years vaccinated.
Tokyo, July 6 (IANS) Poor dental health can lead to decline in brain volume, and increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease, warned a study.
Panaji, June 21 (IANS) Citing a quote from Bhagavad Gita that Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self to the self, Goa Governor P. S. Sreedharan Pillai on Wednesday said that Yoga provides many health benefits due to which most of the people have started practicing it regularly.
