Monthly Archives: February 2018
Study debunks ‘obesity paradox’; obese people don’t live longer with heart disease
They, in fact are diagnosed earlier, find researchers from Northwestern UniversityNew study by Northwestern University, published in the journal Jama Cardiology has bust the...
Savour thandai this Holi but shun raw milk
Raw or unpasteurised milk can lead to a slew of diseases including diarrhoea and Guillain Barre Syndrome; can even cause a stroke
It is the...
Diabetes drug metformin new weight loss fad of swish set
The drug is also used for polycystic ovary disease but has emerged as a quick fix for those looking to lose weightDiabetes drug metformin...
Resident docs at Lok Nayak go on strike after assault on 3 of them
Hospital suspends elective surgeries till further orders, cancels leavesResident doctors at Lok Nayak Hospital went on strike from Tuesday afternoon after two first year...
Check blood sugar levels regularly to lead healthy life with diabetes
Research conducted by Healthians shows diabetics who check blood sugar every two months show improvement
Checking your blood sugar levels regularly may seem tad obsessive...
Highest policy group of NHM meets today, to take up TB, hepatitis plans
The Mission Steering Group (MSG) is chaired by health minister J P Nadda and has several other ministers, secretaries as members
The highest policy making ...
Nadda launches viral load testing for PLHIV, calls it ‘historic’
The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) load in the blood of 12 lakh people living with HIV (PLHIV) will be tested at least once every...
An apple a day – also grains and veggies – keeps depression away
A new study shows Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet can have benefits beyond lowering blood pressure and cholesterol
Fruits, veggies and whole grains...
1 in 4 ICU patients put on an IV line unnecessarily, finds study
The Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) is used to deliver drugs/nutrition, but exposes patients to complications
An intravenous line very commonly used to deliver ...
Scientists find genetic link to dengue severity
India recorded 30000 more dengue cases in 2017 compared to the year before
This could hold a clue to India's annual battle against dengue. Scientists...
