Push to prevent cancer, strokes

Government wakes up to threat of non-communicable diseases

Almost 70% senior citizens in India have a chronic illness

One in every five Indians below 45 have at least one morbid condition

A little alcohol a day can keep heart attacks at bay

But drinking beyond a stipulated limit can increase the risk manifold

Potato pangs

Increases risk of type 2 diabetes

TB part of urban culture

Walking or cycling to work reduces health risks in India

Study makes case for investment in public transport, pedestrian and cycling routes

As told to Parliament (March 25, 2022): Central hub to provide quality seeds to farmers

All that was discussed in the House through the day

Fish test

...for diabetes

India won’t meet UN targets to reduce premature mortality from major non-communicable diseases: ICMR-NCDIR

NCDs account for 66 per cent of all deaths in India, of which 22 per cent were premature deaths in 2019

Energy drinks all about caffeine only: study

Other ingredients listed have no positive impact

Sri Lanka bans export of high-value medicinal plant

Study proposes tax on soft drinks

Tax likely to hike price of beverages, may help check obesity, Type-2 diabetes

Tax sugar-sweetened beverages to reduce obesity and diabetes, says study

On an average, diabetes is responsible for two per cent of total deaths in India

Watch the clock

Understanding body clock can pave the way for better health

Oceanic treasures

Marine life is a source for future medicines

Black magic

Scientists develop anti-diabetic drug from jamun

Growing tendency

Compared to Europeans, South Asians need longer workouts

Bytes

New UN report gives recommendations to improve human development in Asia-Pacific

Proposes green growth approach, among others

Spending on junk food

Cancer kills 400,000 each year, but screening for the disease yet to take off

Lack of trained manpower main hurdle, says health secretary

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Big promises to curb hypertension, but no funds

India does not have sufficient funds or plan to eradicate non-communicable diseases

Diabetes plan staggers

National programme to combat the disease is inadequate  

South-east Asia resolves to combat non-communicable diseases

Countries target to reduce mortality from lifestyle diseases by a quarter by 2025