India, which has a long history of addressing the challenges of undernutrition, has to pivot to attack the curious phenomenon of overnutrition that evolving …
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Prediabetes, obesity among adolescents in Chennai rose sharply over 17 years, study finds
by AdminThe prevalence of prediabetes and obesity among adolescent school children in Chennai has risen sharply over the past 17 years, according to a new …
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Karnataka bars sale of foods high in fat, sugar and salt within 50 metres of schools, colleges
by AdminTo promote healthy eating habits among children, the Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an advisory prohibiting the sale, free distribution, …
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People who want to give birth at home or without the help of doctors are going to Reddit, Instagram, and YouTube to both give …
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Diabetes, hearing loss among key factors for dementia in India; women more prone to it: study
by AdminPrevalence in India was also higher among people in rural areas, most likely because of underdiagnosis of the risk factors contributing to dementia
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Audited financial statements for PM CARES Fund have not been made public since FY 2022-23
by AdminChaired by the Prime Minister with Union Ministers as trustees, all donations qualify for 100% deduction under the I-T Act, and count as CSR …
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Commission for Indian Medicine says registered AYUSH doctors cannot be called ‘quacks’
by AdminThe latest National Commission for Indian System of Medicine circular reinforces the legal status of registered AYUSH practitioners and seeks to prevent their public …
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There are many misconceptions about women’s reproductive health: here’s what you need to know about egg reserve, fertility and ovarian ageing
by AdminDoctors say myths when it comes to reproductive health do more than spread misinformation: they often delay medical evaluations, increase emotional distress and reinforce …
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Why NCISM says Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Sowa-Rigpa doctors cannot be called “quacks”
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The Union Health Ministry has urged people to monitor alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels as an early indicator of liver injury. Experts explain what ALT …