Eating bacon, sausages poses cancer risk: WHO
Ham, hot dogs also in group 1 list alongside tobacco, diesel fumes, asbestos for causes of cancer Eating processed meat can lead to bowel cancer in humans while red meat is a likely cause of the disease,
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Hypertension is catching us younger, leading to early onset of ailments: survey
Rising obesity in young people is causing lifestyle diseases; 24% of them suffer from or are suspected to show symptoms of blood pressure fluctuations “Hypertension [HTN], also known as high blood pressure
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Polio virus found in two nalas of Hyderabad; govt sends an alert
A polio-derived vaccine virus was earlier found in April in the Amberpet nala. Hyderabad: A type 2 vaccine-derived polio virus was isolated from Amberpet and Nagole nalas on August 28 by an environment
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Changing lifestyle increasing the risk of heart diseases'
The risk factors for heart disease are constantly on the rise with change in lifestyle. In such a scenario, creating an environment to prevent the spread of the disease is the key, said Sawai Man Singh
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Lifestyle illnesses reach tribals too: Study
Lifestyle diseases such as hypertension and diabetes are no longer just urban phenomena. Mumbai: Lifestyle diseases such as hypertension and diabetes are no longer just urban phenomena. Researchers
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2.8 million TB cases in India, but WHO notes higher funding
At 27.9 lakh, India’s TB incidence in 2016 was down marginally from the previous year’s 28.4 lakh. The number of TB-related deaths was 4.35 lakh. down 15% from 5.17 lakh. Following a 2012 decision to
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TB cases in India may be double of estimates: new study
The scientists warned that under-reporting of cases could be fuelling drug resistance — and have implications for patients across the globe. An assessment of nationwide sales of anti-tuberculosis drugs
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Dengue and malaria cases see sharp rise across Telangana
Doctors blame weather conditions and poor sanitation in city for boost in mosquito numbers. Hyderabad: Cases of fever are on the rise in the state with an estimated one lakh people suffering. The Fever
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Cancer cases in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh rise about 50 per cent
Visakhapatnam: The number of cancer cases is increasing with every passing year in the two Telugu states. Mortality rates are also high with about 50 per cent cancer patients succumbing to the disease.
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Lifestyle diseases biggest killer even in most backward states: Report
NEW DELHI: Lifestyle diseases like heart and chronic respiratory diseases now kill more people than communicable ones like tubercolosis or diarrhoea in every state in India, including the most backward.
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Hyderabad: 89 dengue cases in July
500-700 cases are reported in the out-patient department daily. Most of them are for viral fevers.. Hyderabad: Eighty-nine cases each of dengue and malaria were recorded last month, keeping health
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Allergy: the 21st century epidemic
KOLKATA: With its rich scientific program and renowned faculty, and the theme "Expanding the Horizons of Allergic Diseases and Asthma: From Epigenetics to Treatment and Prevention" IAACON 2016 (Indian
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Tobacco, unhealthy diet, no exercise top risk factors for Indian youth, says report
This report comes close on the heels of a World Health Organisation report released two days ago, emphasising how big a problem NCDs are in the region. Seven of every 10 boys and girls in the 13-15
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Respiratory diseases on the rise in Vizag city
Visakhapatnam: Respiratory diseases are on the rise in Vizag city due to increasing pollution levels and due to the abnormal changes in the lifestyle of youth. Respiratory related ailments like allergy,
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This chronic heart disease led to maximum deaths in India last year; here is all you need to know
More than six million people lost their lives due to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in India in 2016 and Ischemic heart disease being one of the root causes of these deaths. More than six million
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'Changes in lifestyle necessary to control health disorders'
Kasturba Medical College (KMC) Hospital at Attavar in Mangalore has come out with a concept clinic, "Lifestyle Modification Clinic", to control health disorders related to poor lifestyle. Addressing
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Montevideo roadmap 2018-2030 on NCDs as a sustainable development priority
<p>Heads of State and Government and ministers from around the world today committed to new and bold action to reduce suffering and death from noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), primarily heart and lung
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Polypill: promise and problems
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Millions to die of air pollution without change in policy: IEA
Asia will account for 90 per cent of the rise in deaths. Premature deaths from air pollution will continue to rise to 2040 unless changes are made to the way the world uses and produces energy, the
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You just got fatter
What is overweight for Caucasians is now obese for Indians Veena Katyal