- Created on 08 November 2018
Delhi's polluted air can cause glaucoma, cataract
Rohit Shishodia
People having eye diseases due to ongoing hazardous air pollution in Delhi-NCR may develop glaucoma and cataract in the future. Doctors say anti-allergy medicines and steroids used for eye problems such as irritation in the eyes can cause development of glaucoma and cataract.
- Created on 13 November 2018
Counter diabetes with healthy lifestyle, following prescriptions: Dr Gaur
Rohit Shishodia
Healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet with a good intake of fibers, increase in the level of physical activities, maintaining weight, meditation, and sound sleep are some of the tips that can prevent and manage diabetes, says Dr Ravi Gaur, Chief Operating Officer and Lab Director of Oncquest Laboratories, Delhi.
- Created on 08 November 2018
Late night eating can trigger BP, prediabetes
Rohit Shishodia
Late night eating can trigger hypertension and prediabetes. A study conducted by US scientists on 12,708 people has revealed that people who ate late had higher odds of hypertension and prediabetes compared with those who ate less in the evening. The study was conducted on Hispanic and Latino people between 18 and 76 years of age.
- Created on 13 November 2018
Myths, facts about diabetes must be publicized: Dr Gadge
Rohit Shishodia
Lack of awareness in the general public about diabetes has been a major concern. There are many misconceptions about diabetes harbored by patients. One such is that one should only get tested for diabetes only when one is obese. But that this is not true.
- Created on 13 November 2018
FSSAI: Ten percent of milk in India has contaminants
BS RAWAT
NEW DELHI: An FSSAI survey, conducted between May and October 2018, in which 6432 milk samples lifted from across the country were analyzed, has indicated that just under ten percent of the samples (638) were found to be contaminated and only about 90 percent were safe. This finding is alarming for the health of the populace that consumes contaminated milk and underscores the need for strict measures to combat milk contamination.
- Created on 05 November 2018
Ayurveda departments to be opened 19 new AIIMS
Rohit Shishodia
In a boost to Ayurveda treatment, India’s Minister of State for AYUSH Sripad Yesso Naik has informed that all the 19 new AIIMS which are coming up will have Ayurveda departments.
