Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has sought extension of his interim bail by seven days from the Supreme Court to undergo a host of medical tests, including a PET-CT scan in view of his 'sudden and unexplained weight loss, coupled with high ketone levels', which are indicatives of kidney, serious cardiac ailments and even cancer.
Adults who stay well-hydrated appear to be healthier, develop fewer chronic conditions, such as heart and lung disease, and live longer than those who may not get sufficient fluids.
Physical inactivity causes about six to 10 per cent of major non-communicable diseases, including coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes, and kills around 5.3 million people a year, a new study has claimed.
A fight with your spouse may have repercussions on your health.
'I have always been told I am pear-shaped,' reveals Malaika Arora.
Loneliness is a negative state of mind. Here's how you can convert it into an asset.
Researchers have now reviewed four studies on the effects of acupuncture on an individual before and after an exercise-session. Based on their observations, they suggest the therapy can act as a performance enhancer for athletes.
According to Dr Ganesh K Mani, cardiac surgeon and Chairman of the Delhi Heart and Lung Institute, women are unaware that heart disease is one of the greatest threats to their lives.
A senior citizen was mistaken for dead at an elderly care centre in Shanghai and sent to a morgue where he was found alive, prompting authorities to launch an investigation into the shocking incident that triggered a new wave of anguish in the locked down city.
Demand for dieticians and nutritionists is on the rise as their role gets recognised in health and allied sectors. Here's how you can become one
Study finds how teens with type 1 diabetes can guard their hearts.
Arthritis, cancer, blindness, erectile dysfunction... smoking can have adverse effects on your overall health, warns Dr Harish Chafle, senior consultant-pulmonology and critical care, Global Hospitals, Mumbai.
High levels of LDL cholesterol are linked with an increased risk of heart disease. Here are some high cholesterol foods you should avoid to stay heart healthy.
Veteran Congress leader N D Tiwari was on Thursday admitted in All India Institute of Medical Sciences after he complained of uneasiness.
'Pollution acts as an endocrine disruptor.' 'When it acts as an endocrine disruptor it has an effect on the endocrine system of the human body and the effect on the pancreas is an important one.' 'The way you get type two diabetes is due to two defects.' 'One is the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin.' 'The other physiological defect is insulin resistance.'
'Having refined carbohydrates -- such as maida -- in excess is not really healthy.'
Doctors claimed it is the first time that cases of gallbladder gangrene have been reported after recovery from COVID-19 infection.
Life expectancy at birth improved from 59.7 years in 1990 to 70.3 years in 2016 for women.
A study has found that found that people did not recognise that women who collapsed were having a cardiac arrest, leading to delays in calling the emergency services and delays in providing resuscitation treatment.
Pointing out that the Indian Diaspora is at major risk from diabetes, heart disease and other chronic problems, Ahuja, a registered dietician, says greater attention is needed for increasing awareness, promoting prevention and managing chronic diseases.
You need eight to 10 hours of healthy sleep every night. Otherwise, your life and heart tend to fall apart, alerts Dr Santosh Kumar Dora.
There is a growing concern amongst the medical community in India that if unchecked, India is likely to have 30 million diabetics by 2015 -- equivalent to diabetics in the rest of the world.
Lack of sleep affects your mood, brain performance, and overall health besides increasing the risk of many diseases like heart disease, obesity, dementia, and stroke.
The 'Save Heart Initiative' has treated 8,000 patients through unique forms of medical consultation.
If gum infection is ignored or not taken care of at an early stage, it could lead to heart disease, diabetes, respiratory ailments, or stroke, warns Dr Karishma Jaradi, head dental surgeon at Dentzz Dental.
Researchers at University of California, Los Angeles and University of Southern California conducted the study.\n\n
Smoking even one cigarette daily increases the stiffness of the arteries in young adults, aged between 18 and 30 years, by nearly 25 per cent. Stiff arteries increase resistance in blood vessels, making the heart work harder. This increases the risk of heart diseases including an attack.As part of the study, researchers compared arterial stiffness of young smokers, who smoke five to six cigarettes per day, to non-smokers using 'Applanation tonometry' method.
People who work long hours may have an increased risk of developing irregular heart rhythm,scientists have warned.
Chennai-based Star Health and Allied Insurance has launched Cardiac Care, a unique policy that covers people with heart ailments.
This critical illness policy is a good start, but more could have been done
Researchers from Johns Hopkins suspect the elevated diabetes risk is related to the extra pounds people typically put on after renouncing cigarettes and caution that no one should use the study's results as an excuse to keep smoking, which is also a risk factor for lung disease, heart disease, strokes and many types of cancer.
The less hours you sleep, the higher your blood pressure will rise, cautions Dr Pooja Kohli.
Coffee has many beneficial effects as a beverage and it protects from illnesses like diabetes and Parkinson's disease, scientists have claimed.
Healthy foods are high in fibre content, vitamins, minerals and low in calories. Here's what your diet must include to strengthen your immune system and keep your energy levels up all day.
Dr Smita Naram, co-founder of Ayushakti, explains how fruits like apples, guavas and cherries can help manage blood sugar levels.
The UK's medicines regulator on Thursday approved a new antibody treatment against COVID-19, which it believes will also be effective against new variants such as Omicron.
Consume foods that keep you hydrated, are light and easy on the gut, advises Sanya Narang.
The Danish FA announced that Eriksen would have an ICD fitted.
An Icelandic company is in the process of developing a DNA test that will determine inherited vulnerability to heart attacks
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