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The Health of Nation report, based on the health screenings of 2.5 million individuals at Apollo Hospitals in the Country, has indicated that NAFLD has emerged as an important health issue linked to obesity, diabetes, and hypertension

The report titled Trends in maternal mortality shows a 40 per cent global decline in  (MMR, number of maternal deaths per 100 000 live births) between 2000 and 2023

Pediatrician from Hyderabad Dr Sivaranjini Santosh said that an appropriate amount of iodine is extremely important for the normal functioning of the human body.

Launched in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson JLABS incubated company JOGO Health, the therapy program integrates patented wearable EMG sensors and real-time biofeedback to stimulate neuroplasticity and aid patients in regaining lost muscle function, a press release said

While it is a fact that any amount of walking is far better than not walking, for a typical healthy individual with no knee pains and any other co-morbid health conditions, a one-hour of walking per day will do wonders

Addressing nearly 500 lung specialists from South India, the Head of pulmonology, at Yashoda Hospitals, Dr V Nagarjuna Maturu, in a one-day International Conference and Live workshop, said the EBUS technique has inherent advantages over other diagnostic procedures

Daily walking goes a long way in preventing severe health risks from blood clots, specialists from Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), while taking part in Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) awareness walk at Necklace Road

Radiotherapy, especially a form known as stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR), is widely used to treat cancers in the lung, liver, prostate, and other organs. SABR delivers high-dose radiation with outstanding precision and often shows excellent results on scans

Fasting is widely recognised for its metabolic and health benefits, but Ramadan fasting and Intermittent Fasting (IF) differ in keyways

The study led by researchers from Copenhagen University in Denmark focuses on examining the link between a high body mass index (BMI) in childhood and COPD.

The study, published in the Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, showed that chickpeas and lentils contain more zinc and iron -- key vitamins for better nutrition than oats and wheat

The initial part of the upcoming summer season is likely to be severe, so everyone should be very careful regarding your health

Authorities have intensified surveillance and preventive measures after 21 kindergarten (KG) students from a matriculation school in Peelamedu tested positive for the viral infection in the past two days.

Larger species face higher cancer risks but those that reached that size rapidly evolved mechanisms for mitigating it, such as lower mutation rates or enhanced DNA repair mechanisms

Tetanus Vaccine and Oxytocin Injections are temperature-sensitive medicines that should be stored in a refrigerator at 2 degree Celsius and 8 degree Celsius to maintain their efficacy

Weight gain varies widely across the globe with more than half of the world's adults with overweight or obesity in 2021 living in just eight countries: China (402 million), India (180 million), the US (172 million), Brazil (88 million), Russia (71 million), Mexico (58 million), Indonesia (52 million), and Egypt (41 million).

Endometriosis is as prevalent as diabetes and asthma among women, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood, misdiagnosed, underfunded, and under-researched health conditions. It significantly impacts women's lives mentally, personally, and professionally, said Dr. Vimee Bindra, founder of the Endometriosis Foundation of India, on Monday.

According to a study published in Lancet, a large number of India's urban and rural population has been categorised as overweight. India stands at third place after the US and China with highest number of obese people

Most people with norovirus illness get better within 1 to 3 days. There is no specific medicine to treat people with norovirus illness. However, it causes severe dehydration in a person

When you're out in the snow, a lot of the solar radiation your skin receives is reflected from the snow itself