New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Abdominal or central obesity poses a greater health risk than overall obesity, especially in the Indian context, where even lean-looking individuals may carry harmful visceral fat, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Sunday.Speaking at the release of a cardiology textbook titled “Advances in Obesity and Lipid Management in CVD”, the minister highlighted that fat accumulation around the abdomen can significantly increase the risk of serious health conditions, even …
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New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Burning firewood at home can be a major contributor to air pollution and premature deaths in winters, according to a study.The study, published in the journal Science Advances, showed that residential wood burning comprises about 22 per cent of PM2.5 pollution in winter, making it one of the single largest sources of fine particle pollution during the coldest months.The modelling study led by researchers from Northwestern University found that pollution from residential …
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Patients with cancer are more likely to die from cardiovascular diseases, according to a study.The study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, showed that the risk may be related to altered expression of inflammation‐ and coagulation‐related proteins.The researchers from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences stressed the need to manage endocrine, kidney, and inflammation‐related risk factors in people with cancer.“Our study found an elevat…
New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Long-term exposure to specific particulate matter components, such as PM2.5, including sulphate, ammonium, elemental carbon, and soil dust, can increase the risk of mental health issues like depression, according to a study.The study, published in the JAMA Network Open, found the risk to be more pronounced in older adults, particularly those with preexisting conditions such as cardiometabolic and neurologic comorbidities. The findings, based on a study of 23,696,223 olde…