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The India Obesity Commission has revised obesity guidelines for Indians, lowering the BMI threshold for obesity from 25 to 23 and making waist circumference a compulsory diagnostic tool. The updated norms also recognise mental health conditions as obesity-related co-morbidities.

Hyderabad is witnessing a rise in advanced-stage prostate cancer due to low screening rates and lifestyle factors. Experts stress early detection and routine primary care integration as essential measures to reduce fatalities and improve survival outcomes.

Scientists at Hyderabad’s National Institute of Nutrition have developed a five-spice Poly-Herbal Extract that may help prevent serious diabetes complications. Preclinical studies show it can reduce cataracts, kidney damage and nerve disorders, with human clinical trials planned next.

IIT Madras researchers have developed and patented a low-cost, user-friendly glucose monitoring device that shows readings directly on a microneedle patch. The reusable, energy-efficient system eliminates finger pricks and smartphone dependence, making diabetes management simpler and more affordable

Mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia may not just come from the brain — they’re also linked to the immune system. Low immunity and inflammation can affect mood and behaviour. Improving immunity may help mental well-being and recovery

A viral claim by a neurosurgeon suggesting that wireless earbuds can harm the brain has been dismissed by experts. Doctors and engineers clarify that Bluetooth earbuds operate on low radio frequencies and pose no proven risk to brain health

A global study shows that using stricter obesity criteria requiring an existing health issue could drastically reduce obesity rates. Experts warn this could delay diagnosis and give a false sense of health, risking missed opportunities for early intervention and care

A WHO study shows postmenopausal women with excess weight and heart disease face a higher risk of breast cancer. Each 5 kg/m² BMI rise raises risk, especially in women with cardiovascular issues. Type 2 diabetes showed no added effect

Worried about food adulteration? Simple kitchen-based tests can help detect impurities in milk, oil, honey, and more. With guidance from FSSAI’s DART booklet, consumers can safeguard their health without lab support by using easy home techniques to spot adulterants

Retinoblastoma, a fast-growing eye cancer in children, often faces treatment delays of up to 5 months. This delay reduces survival chances. Raising awareness, improving healthcare access, and tackling social barriers are key to saving lives, especially in poorer countries

ICMR has created India’s first national rare blood donor registry to aid patients with uncommon blood types. Integrated with e-Raktkosh, the platform aims to streamline access to rare blood, particularly for those with thalassemia, sickle cell disease, or high-frequency antigen antibodies

Chronotype refers to one's sleep-wake type or times during the day when one naturally tends to be awake and asleep. A 'night owl' chronotype is said to have a later sleep-wake cycle, compared to an 'early bird' or a 'lark'

The Women and Child Development Ministry has urged the States to adhere to the advisory while implementing take-home rations and hot cooked meals

Dietary sugars consumed in or added to nutrient-dense foods, such as whole fruits, dairy products, or whole grains, do not cause metabolic overload in the liver, said researchers from Brigham Young University in the US

Following the rise of Covid-19 infections in other Indian States, the Public Health department in Telangana State on Monday maintained that the situation is not so that grave as to warrant the launch of a mass Covid-19 testing and surveillance and drive

With chronic lack of sleep growing as a public health concern, researchers from Uppsala University in Sweden found that disturbed sleep may raise inflammation, increasing the risk of heart disease

In a letter addressed to its local units, the IMA, Telangana, directed its members approach the District Collector and SP to give proper directions to District Medical and Health Officer (DM&HO) to take action against healthcare facilities that are operated by unqualified individuals

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The Dietary Guidelines of Hyderabad-based National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN), released last year, clearly state that the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein intake is 0.83 grams of protein/kg/day for healthy adults.

The study showed that 7-15-year-olds with just five minutes of ad exposure, regardless of the type of media advertising, can consume on average 130 kcals per day extra, which is equivalent to the calories in two slices of bread