How undernutrition raises obesity and diabetes risk

IANS | September 22, 2025 5:02 PM

New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) While undernutrition is generally associated with a lack of proper nutrition, health experts on Monday contended it is also an increasing risk factor for obesity and diabetes.

Madhya Pradesh: PM Jan Aushadhi Yojana providing affordable medicines to poor in Guna

IANS | September 20, 2025 5:59 PM

Guna, Sep 20 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), launched by the Central Government, is playing a vital role in providing affordable and quality medicines to economically weaker sections in Madhya Pradesh’s Guna district. Under this scheme, Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been opened near the district hospital, offering generic medicines at lower prices.

New study shows how malaria parasite damages brain

IANS | September 19, 2025 4:00 PM

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Researchers have identified how the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum affects the brain, an advance that may help develop potential therapeutics that could help prevent or even reverse the damage.