Climate Change: Know how it impacts you
We complain much about climate change but do we really understand its ramifications? Jayadev Calamur speaks to authorities on the subject to understand its impact on diseases, allergies and deaths Climate
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Standing, obesity, and metabolic syndrome- Findings From the Cooper Center Longitudinal Study
The objective of the study was to examine the cross-sectional relationships between standing time, obesity, and metabolic syndrome alongside and independent of leisure-time physical activity (LTPA).
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Producing ink out of thin air: Indian firm recycles polluted air into ink and paint
Now, instead of painting the skies black, pollution can be used to create art, thanks to this unique innovation by Graviky Labs. No, it isn’t some mysterious act of alchemy. It is, in fact, a miracle
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IMA launches nationwide drive against noise pollution
Another initiative includes a campaign called ‘Tell the Driver’ in partnership with traffic policemen in the city since they are the enforcement body, Abdulali added. A nationwide campaign against
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Infections in early life and susceptibility to allergic diseases: relevance of hygiene hypothesis
Allergic manifestations such as rhinitis, asthma and eczema are increasing all over the world and more steeply in western industrialized countries during the last few decades. The underlying causes are poorly understood. Genetic factors are unlikely to explain the increased prevalence of allergic diseases as genetic shift in the population cannot occur in such a short duration.
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Surveillance and monitoring for chronic diseases: A vital investment
Surveillance and monitoring do not evoke much enthusiasm among doctors. Perhaps we have forgotten what these terms mean and their true purpose. Surveillance is the continuous collection, analysis, interpretation,
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Schools play a key role in promoting a healthy diet plan for students
As a partner in nurturing children along with the parents, schools should take the responsibility of health management for students. At 14.4 million, India has the second highest number of obese children
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The prevalence and use of walking loops in neighborhood parks: A national study
<p>Previous studies indicate that the design of streets and sidewalks can influence physical activity among residents. Park features also influence park use and park-based physical activity. Although individuals
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The childhood obesity epidemic as a result of nongenetic evolution: The maternal resources hypothesis
Over the past century, socioenvironmental evolution (eg, reduced pathogenic load, decreased physical activity, and improved nutrition) led to cumulative increments in maternal energy resources (ie, body
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Soon, a test to reveal lifespan
New Delhi: Want to know how long you may live? A simple blood test — like the one that calculates cholesterol — will soon offer Indians a clue to their longevity and the pace at which they are ageing.
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Unhealthy lifestyle may cause 17.6 million cancer-related deaths globally in 30 years – WHO
Matshidiso Moeti, the WHO Regional Director for Africa, said in a statement released in Abuja on Saturday that African countries would be the most affected by the disease. “Cancer is a leading cause of
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Avoid computer keyboards to remain healthy, says study
A study examined samples from 33 keyboards and found a variety of bugs including E coli and S aureus, which were capable of making people ill and causing variety of skin Working from your innocent-looking computer keyboard could be as bad for your health as eating lunch sitting on the loo. A fascinating research has suggested that keyboards may harbour more bacteria than the aver age loo seat. The study examined samples from 33 keyboards and found a variety of bugs including E coli and S aureus, which were capable of making people ill and causing variety of skin infections.
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Cancer cases on the rise, hit 12m a year worldwide
LONDON: The number of cancer cases has risen by 20% globally in a decade to hit 12 million a year, new figures have revealed. This is more than four times the annual number of new HIV infections, and
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New food standards regime in the State on the anvil
Aim is to make food business operators accountable: FSSAI The food poisoning episodes in the State capital and the shocking revelations from raids conducted across the State might well prove to be the starting point of a much sterner food administration regime in the State along with the rest of the country. The country is all poised for enforcement of the Food and Safety Standards Act 2006 which prescribes science-based standards for various items of food and seeks to regulate the manufacture, storage, sale, etc. so that these are absolutely safe for human consumption
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Why are poorer children at higher risk of obesity and overweight? A UK cohort study
<p>There is limited evidence on which risk factors attenuate income inequalities in child overweight and obesity; whether and why these inequalities widen as children age. Method: Eleven thousand nine
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Risks and benefits of green spaces for children: A cross-sectional study of Associations with Sedentary Behavior, Obesity, Asthma, and Allergy
Green spaces have been associated with both health benefits and risks in children; however, available evidence simultaneously investigating these conflicting influences, especially in association with
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Child’s healthy waist circumference charted out
Finally here is a sure-shot-method of measuring a child’s progress towards obesity. With doctors warning of a rise in the number of children being brought in with adult lifestyle diseases – including obesity, diabetes and hypertension – a multi-centre, cross-sectional study done on 10,842 children in five cities – Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Pune and Raipur – has now suggested healthy cut-off values of waist circumference for screening Metabolic Syndrome in Indian children.
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Soon, health to be a subject in schools
New Delhi: Health education may soon be part of school curriculum. The government of India, in an attempt to increase awareness about diseases and preventive measures, is mulling over introducing health
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Risk factor profile for chronic non-communicable diseases: Results of a community-based study in Kerala, India
Kerala State is a harbinger of what will happen in future to the rest of India in chronic non-communicable diseases (NCD). We assessed: (i) the burden of NCD risk factors; (ii) estimated the relations of behavioural risk factors to socio-demographic correlates, anthropometric risk factors