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, March 24 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha on Tuesday raised concerns in the Parliament over what he described as “misleading branding and false advertising” in India’s consumer market, particularly targeting packaged fruit beverages.Raising the issue in the upper house of the Parliament, Chadha said that a large section of consumers, especially young people, are being misled into believing that they are consuming healthy and nutritious drinks, while in r…
Washington, March 20 (IANS) As the United States struggles with rising kidney disease cases and high treatment costs, lawmakers warned that gaps in prevention and innovation could have wider implications for the global health system.Lawmakers and medical experts, during a Congressional hearing on Thursday, painted a stark picture of a system under strain, where late diagnosis, limited innovation, and uneven access to care continue to drive poor outcomes.“15 per cent of American adults live wit…
Washington, Feb 26, (IANS) Dr Casey Means, President Donald Trump’s nominee for US Surgeon General, has told senators that America is “the most chronically ill high-income nation in the world”, advancing a prevention-first vision that mirrors growing concerns in India over diabetes, obesity, and ultra-processed foods.Appearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee on Wednesday (local time), Means described a nation burdened by chronic disease. “We live shorte…
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Pakistan is facing the double burden of malnutrition and obesity, intensifying pressures on the national health system and public well-being, a new report has lamented, adding that widespread consumption of nutrient-deficient foods has compounded Pakistan’s long-standing malnutrition crisis, hitting women and children the hardest.According to a report in Business Recorder, a recent assessment by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) revealed the deep structura…
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Affordable drugs, vaccines and diagnostics, supported by domestic biomanufacturing, would be a major social and economic support, especially for the middle class and vulnerable sections, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said on Monday.Addressing the media in a post-Budget interaction, the minister said it may take time to be fully appreciated, but the Budget reflects a clear, sequential vision where structura…
Vadodara, Jan 28 (IANS) Sophie Devine reaffirmed her status as one of the most reliable all-rounders in international cricket, playing a key role in Gujarat Giants’ victory over Delhi Capitals in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 on Tuesday. Facing the challenge of defending nine runs in the final over, Devine remained composed under pressure, ending with figures of 4/37 in four overs, securing an important win and maintaining Gujarat Giants’ chances for a playoff spot.While Devine’s mat…
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Regular eating of fast foods, ranging from deep-fried snacks served as street food to quick-service restaurant chains, can cause serious damage to health, which can, in the long run, lead to several diseases, including cancer and cardiovascular conditions, contributing to death, said experts here on Saturday.The doctors said this as social media was recently flooded with viral posts claiming that an 11th-grade student from Amroha district in Uttar Pradesh, admitted at the…
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) A father’s exposure to microplastics can trigger metabolic dysfunctions in children, with daughters more at risk of developing diabetes, according to animal studies.Microplastics are tiny plastic particles (less than 5 millimetres) resulting from the breakdown of consumer products and industrial waste.While microplastics have already been detected in human reproductive systems, the study, published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society, is the first to bridge the gap…
Gandhinagar, Dec 24 (IANS) The Gujarat government launched a statewide Type-1 Diabetes (Juvenile Diabetes) Treatment and Control Programme to ensure that not a single child suffering from the disease is deprived of treatment facilities.Launching the programme from Gandhinagar, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said the state aims to establish a comprehensive and inclusive treatment system so that children with Type-1 Diabetes receive uninterrupted care, even in remote and rural areas.He said treatm…