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Researchers and public health experts are promoting potassium-enriched low-sodium salt substitutes as healthier alternatives amid rising hypertension and cardiovascular disease risks in India. Studies indicate the substitutes can significantly reduce blood pressure without altering the taste of traditional Indian cuisine.

Experts warn that walking and cutting sugar alone are insufficient for controlling diabetes and hypertension. They emphasize strength training, higher protein intake, and reducing refined carbohydrates to improve metabolism and manage insulin resistance effectively

The Health of the Nation 2026 highlights rising non-communicable diseases in Telangana, with obesity surging in Hyderabad and hypertension spiking in Warangal. The findings underline growing risks from sedentary lifestyles and poor dietary habits

The second World Meditation Day was observed at Mythri Yoga and Nature Cure Centre in Mancherial, led by naturopathy doctors Dr KN Sukumar and Dr P Sameera Reddy. Scores of yoga enthusiasts meditated for 30 minutes as the doctors highlighted the health benefits of daily practice.

A study by the Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC) finds that reducing salt intake to WHO-recommended levels (under 5g/day) is safe for Indians and will not cause iodine deficiency. The research supports public health efforts to cut sodium consumption, helping prevent hypertension and cardiovascular diseases while maintaining adequate iodine intake

Renowned nephrologist Dr. H. Sudarshan Ballal warned that chronic kidney disease is rising rapidly in India due to diabetes, hypertension, and environmental factors. He urged preventive healthcare, affordability reforms, and AI-driven innovations to avert a potential nationwide kidney disease epidemic

India is facing a growing problem with resistant hypertension. Out of 20 crore people with high blood pressure, only 2 crore have it under control. Experts say treatments like Renal Denervation may help those whose BP doesn't respond to medicine

At its Cupertino launch event, Apple introduced the Watch Series 11 and Watch Ultra 3, showcasing major upgrades in health, fitness, and connectivity. The Series 11 is Apple’s slimmest watch yet, featuring 5G support, stronger glass, and the ability to monitor chronic high blood pressure. It also debuts a Sleep Score feature for deeper rest insights.

Ultra Processed Foods (UPFs) are being blamed for rising lifestyle diseases like obesity, diabetes and hypertension. Experts warn they are high in fat, sugar and salt, and low in nutrition. Instant and fast foods also fall under this unhealthy category

The Hyderabad-based premier nutritional institution, National Institute of Nutrition has come up with Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) plan, designed to help manage and potentially even lower the blood pressure

This was found during a recent survey conducted for the prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the district. As per the survey, it was the youth who were suffering from high blood pressure and diabetes

While among healthy people, the heart’s age was found to be similar to the chronological age, for patients with diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and atrial fibrillation, the functional heart age was significantly higher

A common condition, White Coast Hypertension has many patients ending up recording elevated blood pressure in medical settings than during home monitoring

On an average, Indians consume 3-10 gm of salt per day, with 45% of the population consuming over 5 gm a day, according to NIN. But the WHO recommendation is 5 gm, i.e. 1 teaspoon, of common salt per day

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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is known to increase stroke risk on its own. A recent study in the European Heart Journal revealed that individuals with kidney failure are significantly more likely to experience a heart attack or stroke and face a higher risk of death as a result.

Condition refers to set of lingering symptoms affecting varied body parts and persisting well beyond acute Covid infection period, including cough, muscle and joint pain, fatigue, brain fog, difficulty in focusing

Even as these diseases, commonly known as non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are posing significant health risks, adopting a healthy lifestyle may be crucial and can dramatically help reduce the risks.

The study estimated gout prevalence and years lived with disability (YLDs) from 1990 to 2020 drawing on population-based data from 35 countries.

There is a need for concerted efforts to spread public awareness about the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and nutritional balance.