'After tobacco, the next most common cause for oral cancer is alcohol.'
Dr Arush Sabharwal, bariatric and metabolic surgeon at SCOD (Surgical Centre for Obesity and Diabetes) Clinic, explains how choosing certain foods can help boost your metabolism.
Kerala leads with 1,147 active cases, and reconciliation of mortality figures is ongoing. Bihar is awaiting daily Covid-19 updates.
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'Willingness to try new drugs for obesity management have propelled the growth of this market, which today is almost five times what it was five years ago.'
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India on average lost 44.85 years of a lifetime due to Type 1 diabetes in 2021.
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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has directed schools to set up dedicated 'Sugar Boards' to raise awareness about sugar consumption and combat childhood obesity. Experts hail the initiative as a significant step towards promoting healthier dietary habits among students and families. The boards will display information on the sugar content in common snacks, drinks, and meals, helping children make informed choices. This move comes as data reveals alarmingly high sugar intake among Indian children, exceeding the World Health Organization's recommended limits.
The Union health ministry is urging all ministries and departments to display 'oil and sugar boards' in common areas to raise awareness about hidden fats and sugars in everyday foods and promote healthier lifestyles.
An expert committee in Karnataka has concluded that there is no association between premature cardiovascular disease and a prior history of Covid-19 infection or Covid vaccination. The report suggests that common risk factors like hypertension, diabetes, and smoking are more likely causes.
Aruna Irani recently opened up about her cancer story, revealing that she has battled breast cancer twice.
Health experts caution that excessive indulgence in sweets during the festive season can lead to bloating, indigestion and acidity and can also trigger underlying symptoms of health issues for people who are overweight.
It advises about display of boards in various workplaces such as lobbies, canteens, cafeterias, meeting rooms etc., to raise awareness on harmful consumption of hidden fats and excess sugar in various food items.
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'What the US appears to be doing is to force India to be "the buyer of last resort", on whom their products can be dumped, 1.4 billion people have to eat something, so why not eat American corn?' 'What is exercising the Trump lot is the fact that most of the farms are in solidly Republican Midwestern states: Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin,' points out Rajeev Srinivasan.
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A study by AIIMS-Delhi and ICMR found no link between COVID-19 vaccination and sudden cardiac arrests in young individuals, citing lifestyle factors as more prominent causes.
rediffGURU Dr Shyam Jamalabad offers advice on how to improve your dental health and hygiene.
The Delhi High Court has dismissed petitions from the Ministry of Defence challenging disability pension orders for armed forces personnel, emphasizing that such pensions are a right, not an act of generosity, and should not be denied based solely on the location of disability onset or claims of lifestyle diseases.
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 mission crew are scheduled to return to Earth from the International Space Station on July 14, according to NASA.
Inadequate sleep at night can lead to lack of concentration, feeling tired easily, judgement errors, etc. In the long term it may lead to diabetes, hypertension, obesity, depression and coronary artery disease, says Dr Santosh Kumar Dora.
Health experts advise young working professionals, especially those in high-stress sectors like IT, to adopt healthier lifestyles from an early age and undergo regular preventive health check-ups.
Malik had served as the 18th governor of Goa between November 3, 2019, and August 18, 2020.
rediffGURU Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan, a senior consultant physiotherapist, guides you on how to identify and treat pain and injuries effectively.
'Obesity, especially central obesity and increased visceral fat due to physical inactivity, along with the consumption of high-calorie, high-fat, and high-sugar diets, are major contributing factors.'
Mumbai-based pharma major Wockhardt, which is gearing up to launch its promising antibiotic candidate Zaynich soon, on Friday announced a shift in its United States (US) operations. The Indian pharma giant revealed that it has decided to exit the generics pharmaceutical segment in the country.
Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar can affect a person's movement and ability to think clearly, which can even cause serious accidents.
Exposure to higher air pollution levels for several hours a day can increase insulin resistance in the body and further affect those with diabetes, says diabetologist Dr Manoj Chawla.
Why opt for processed rava when you have a healthy, diabetic and heart-friendly recipe onn hand?
'COVID-19 and diabetes have a very intricate relationship.' 'People with diabetes tend to get the most severe forms of COVID-19.'
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Normal blood sugar levels typically should be less than 100 mg/dL. Average blood sugar before meals should be 70-130 mg/dL. Your blood sugar levels after one to two hours after a meal should be less than 180 mg/dL.
After losing 18 kg, fitness coach Ambika Jain shares her story to help others understand that healthy living doesn't mean starving yourself or never eating out.
India's last three major commercial aviation accidents --Patna (2000), Mangaluru (2010), and Kozhikode (2020) -- could offer critical safety lessons for the ongoing investigation.
Managing diabetes effectively involves being aware of all the kinds of foods that cause significant blood sugar fluctuations.
'The Railways is today running train services with 30% less number of loco pilots.'
Amazon India has launched Amazon Diagnostics, an at-home healthcare service that allows customers to book lab tests, schedule appointments and receive digital reports directly via the Amazon app. Initially available in six cities-Bengaluru, Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Mumbai and Hyderabad-the service covers more than 450 PIN codes and offers access to over 800 diagnostic tests.
'We found that in fatty liver patients, something happens that blocks insulin secretion.'
