New Delhi, July 28(IANS) While hepatitis primarily affects the liver, it is also linked with other chronic diseases like diabetes and HIV and often leads to worse outcomes, said doctors on World Hepatitis Day o
Sydney, July 28 (IANS) A total of just 4.5 minutes of vigorous activity, lasting one minute each, that makes you huff and puff during daily tasks could reduce the risk of some cancers by up to 32 per cent, sugg
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS): Tobacco and alcohol use is behind the increasing rate of head and neck cancers in India, said health experts here on World Head and Neck Cancer Day on Thursday.
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Islamabad, July 27 (IANS): The Pakistan Health Ministry said that wild poliovirus has been detected in an environmental sample collected from Peshawar city.
In a statement late Wednesday, the Ministry said t
London, July 26 (IANS) Love to munch on snacks in between your meals? Beware, late-night nibbles or snacking on highly processed foods could negatively affect health, according to a study.
Snacking is becomi
New Delhi, July 25 (IANSlife) As individuals age, a condition known as 'Duck-Walk' or waddling gait can occur due to knee malalignment caused by osteoarthritis.
This condition often leads to individu
New York, July 24 (IANS): Foods that pack the greatest prebiotic punch to keep your gut healthy are dandelion greens, Jerusalem artichokes, garlic, leeks, and onions, suggests a new study.
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New Delhi, July 24 (IANSlife) Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease that affects millions of people worldwide. With the increasing prevalence of diabetes, it has become imperative to explore alternative treat
New York, July 24 (IANS) Eating more planet-friendly foods could help you live a longer, healthier life as well as reduce the risk of death by about a quarter, according to new research that called for a more e
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
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.
Also dia
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
Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) With cases of diabetes estimated to double from the current 10 crore to over 20 crore by 2045, strategies to manage the disease are being reviewed by health professionals.
In a new nat
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes, is more challenging to manage and can also take a toll on a patient's emotional and social well-being, said doctors stressing the
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Diabetes, if not addressed properly, will worsen and cause complications in the form of damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys and nerves, health experts have warned, adding
Sydney, July 22 (IANS) Australian scientists have designed a new type of oral capsule that could one day mean pain-free delivery of insulin and other protein drugs.
Thousands of people with diabetes need ins
London, July 22 (IANS) Heart diseases, which affect the production of the sleep hormone melatonin in the brain, is the major reason why people with cardiac problems find it hard to sleep, according to a researc
New York, July 21 (IANS): Omega-3 fatty acids, which are abundant in fish and fish oil supplements, now appear promising for maintaining lung health, according to new evidence from a large, multi-faceted study
London, July 20 (IANS) Your morning shot of espresso coffee might do more than just wake you up. A laboratory study conducted by Italian researchers showed that the popular drink may also prevent the risk of Al
Lucknow, July 19 (IANS): Medical experts have warned people against taking stomach acidity lightly and advised them not to take over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.
Dr N.S. Verma, a senior doctor of King George&rsq