Report by the Central Pollution Control Board in the matter of In re: News item appearing in Times of India dated 10.10.2023 titled “Delhi, Chennai studies hint at pollution link to diabetes” dated 14/12/2023. CPCB has duly identified 131 cities exceeding National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) consecutively for five …
MUMBAI: Is malnutrition in childhood triggering an early onset of hypertension, diabetes and dyslipidemia among Maharashtra's population? The state health department hopes to have an answer in the new year, thanks to a study it is conducting along with UNICEF and Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS). "The study is …
With rising prevalence of obesity in children and its adverse health effects, obesity is being recognised as a serious public health concern. To address this issue on time, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has decided to kick-off a campaign against the junk food in school children from New year. This …
Just how much is the winter smog affecting your health and impacting your life span. Doctors at the country’s premier All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) have given a prognosis: “There is no safe threshold for exposure to pollution.’’ “Ground level smog where ozone is an important component can …
AHMEDABAD: Doctors have recently discovered that a drug that is currently being used to treat diabetes in adults can also be used on obese patients to reduce fat. The Endocrine Society of India at its annual conference, `ESICON-2015', has unveiled new findings on obesity and ways of treating it. Dr …
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Cases of Diabetes, 11/12/2015. A statement showing State/UT-wise number of cases detected for Diabetes during 2014-15 and 2015-16 (Till October 2015) under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS) is enclosed at Annexure-I. A Statement showing …
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that life expectancy for a newborn is about 79 years old for the third year year in a row. The CDC's 2014 mortality report showed infant mortality in the United States hit a historic low of 582.1 …
International Diabetes Federation released the latest estimates for diabetes in 2015 and projections for 2040 as part of their 7th edition Diabetes Atlas. Diabetes is one of the largest global health emergencies of the 21st century. Each year more and more people live with this condition, which can result in …
Women with diabetes who are exposed to air pollution for long period may have a much higher risk for heart disease, says a new study. "Our study is one of the first to demonstrate high risks of cardiovascular disease among individuals with diabetes with long-term exposures to particulate matter," said …
Air pollution is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and women with diabetes may be more susceptible to its effects than others, a long-term US study said Wednesday. The study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, found that women with diabetes who are exposed to air …
Warning people of the risks related to obesity on “World Anti-Obesity Day”, health experts have stressed that obesity can be one of the most important reasons for developing chronic lifestyle diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and cancer, especially among people living in urban areas where obesity is on the …
Elevated postprandial blood glucose levels constitute a global epidemic and a major risk factor for prediabetes and type II diabetes, but existing dietary methods for controlling them have limited efficacy. Here, we continuously monitored week-long glucose levels in an 800-person cohort, measured responses to 46,898 meals, and found high variability …
Researchers Say Antibiotics Harm Flora & Fauna; May Be Behind Spike In Diabetes, Cancer Think before you pour leftover antibiotics down the drain. They wash into the Yamuna and harm the plant and animal life dependent on it. And now, doctors suspect, they may also be a reason for the …
Survey reveals that Chennai has the highest number of diabetics with uncontrolled blood sugar If you are in Chennai and have diabetes, chances are you may be eating more rice or other carbohydrates than is recommended. An eight-city survey conducted between June and August this year has revealed that at …
A scientifically validated anti-diabetes herbal drug, named `BGR-34', was launched by a Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) laboratory in Lucknow on Sunday . A combination of natural extracts from plants, the drug is based on ayurveda and has no side effects.The drug is for management of typeII diabetes …
Judgement of the Delhi High Court in the matter of Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation & Others Vs Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. dated 07/10/2015 regarding infringement of Merck Sharp's patented anti diabetic drugs sold under the brand name JANUVIA and JANUMET.
As many as 3,979 cases of suspected dengue were reported in September at various public hospitals and dispensaries this year, with a significant 12-15 per cent of the total also suffering from other infections like malaria or hypertension or diabetes, according to data given by the BMC. The city witnessed …
A recent study reveals that Delhiites are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and four out of 10 individuals are at high risk of heart attack. The study, released on the eve of World Heart Day, found an alarming 40.65 per cent of patients in the age group of …
The World Health Organization’s new Noncommunicable Disease Progress Monitor tracks the extent to which 194 countries are implementing their commitments to develop national responses to the global burden of NCDs. The Monitor provides a snapshot of some of the achievements and challenges faced by both developed and developing countries as …
New evidence suggests that low levels of trans fatty acids (TFAs) may not be as harmful to human health as previously thought, even if industrially produced, and may even be beneficial if they occur naturally in foods such as dairy and meat products, according to a study published today (Wednesday) …
Current dietary guidelines recommend eating a variety of fruits and vegetables. However, based on nutrient composition, some particular fruits and vegetables may be more or less beneficial for maintaining or achieving a healthy weight. We hypothesized that greater consumption of fruits and vegetables with a higher fiber content or lower …
