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Navigating 2024: 5 Resolutions To Maintain Diabetes Throughout The Year

This new drug may prevent diabetic eye, kidney-related complications: Study

A new type of inhibitor drug could help prevent microvascular diabetic complications, such as diabetic eye and kidney disease, in people with diabetes, a new study has shown.

Feb 3, 2024

Familial cancer cases on the rise in India: Experts

As we approach World Cancer Day, which is observed every year on February 4, experts have expressed their concern over the rising cases of 'familial cancer' in India.

Feb 3, 2024

Meet Dr Amitabha Chanda, Kolkata doctor who completed 100 successful 'awake brain' surgeries

Narayana Hospital RN Tagore Hospital recently celebrated 100 successful awake brain surgeries by its renowned neurosurgeon Dr Amitabha Chanda during his entire medical career. Some of the surgeries were done at Narayana Hospital RN Tagore Hospital, Mukundapur during the last couple of years.

Jan 31, 2024

Cauliflowers Will Now Come In Shades Of Purple, Yellow, Green

Not just flowers, now cauliflowers also come in shades of purple, yellow, green

The Chandra Shekhar Azad University for Agriculture & Technology in Kanpur has reported promising outcome in cultivating cauliflowers in vibrant shades of purple, yellow, and green.

Jan 30, 2024

Facing anxiety, hot flushes due to menopause? Cold water swim may help

Menopausal women who regularly swim in cold water report significant improvements to their physical and mental symptoms such as anxiety, hot flushes, finds a new study.

Jan 29, 2024

Yoga teachers from various states special invitees at R-Day parade

Yoga teachers from various states special invitees at 75th Republic Day parade

On the occasion of Republic Day on Friday, Yoga teachers and instructors from across the country will witness the grand Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path as special invitees.

Jan 26, 2024

Thyroid imbalance may raise menstrual problems, affect fertility in women: Experts

Planning a baby? You must go for these Thyroid tests, suggests experts

Women with thyroid imbalance are likely to face menstrual and fertility problems, according to health experts on Saturday.

Jan 20, 2024

Wheat diet may exacerbate multiple sclerosis severity: Study

A diet containing wheat can increase the severity of multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a study.

Jan 19, 2024

Eating while standing? This has higher risk of cancer

The risk of stomach and intestinal cancer increases if one is used to standing and eating.

Jan 19, 2024

Digital eye strain

In our modern, fast-paced world, screens have seamlessly integrated into our daily routines. Whether we are working on computers, scrolling through social media on smartphones, or indulging in our favorite shows on tablets, the time spent in front of screens has soared. This increased screen exposure, however, brings with it a growing concern – digital eye strain.

Jan 18, 2024

Just 30-min walk can improve blood pressure in women with arthritis

A 30-minute walk at moderate intensity temporarily reduced blood pressure in women with rheumatoid arthritis, not only at rest but also under stress, according to a study.

Jan 17, 2024

Intermittent fasting may help slow brain ageing, boost longevity: Study

If you want to help slow down your brain from ageing and increase your lifespan than follow diet patterns like intermittent fasting or restrict your calorie intake, suggests a study, led by researchers one of Indian-origin.

Jan 16, 2024

What is cancer preventive diet?

Cancer is now considered a lifestyle illness. It is caused by lifestyle factors including drinking alcohol, smoking, and so on, but nutrition also has a significant impact on the disease's development.

Jan 15, 2024

Inclisiran for cholesterol: Docs call it expensive, bat for cheaper options

Even as India is set to soon launch promising new DCGI and US FDA-approved medicine Inclisiran to lower cholesterol and keep it low with just two doses a year, doctors, while hailing the advance, contend that the drug is expensive and stressed on better use of the much cheaper versions available.

Jan 14, 2024