'Diabesity' is in the news with a study being conducted by the BLK superspeciality hopsital in association with the University of Dresden in germany and the Beijing Genomics Institute of China. With this study, they'd like to explore the link between obesity and the rising menace of diabetes.But
May 17 2013, 2:29 pm
Read MorePregnant women who were not diabetic before but who have high blood sugar levels during pregnancy are said to have gestational diabetes (GD). Normally, the disease affects women quite late in her pregnancy, around the 24th week. The disease does not show noticeable signs or symptoms. In some cases
May 7 2013, 2:02 pm
Read MoreWhen anyone thinks of a heart attack, we all think of pain in the chest and down the left arm. But did you know that you could suffer from a heart attack and not even know it? Known as a ‘silent heart attack’, the phenomenon is quickly becoming very common. Silent heart attacks are the same as
May 14 2013, 8:27 am
Read MoreTop doctors in the capital have found that the youth in the country are increasingly becoming vulnerable to kidney failure given their liking for a sedentary lifestyle and addiction to smoking and liquor. As a result of the fast paced city life and unhealthy eating habits, a greater number of
May 13 2013, 5:22 pm
Read MoreThrough proper sugar control, many problems such as eye disease, kidney disease, heart disease, nerve damage and serious foot problems can be prevented or delayed. Maintain a healthy lifestyle and stick to daily routines of regular exercise, good nutrition, glucose monitoring, and regular visits to
April 25 2013, 11:47 am
Read MoreAn estimated 61.3 million people in India suffer from diabetes and it’s not just people in the urban areas. Unfortunately, awareness about the disease is very low which can lead to various complications. The umpteen myths and misconceptions only add to the problem. So here are 10 common myths
April 18 2013, 10:51 am
Read MoreEver wonder why almost all Ayurvedic preparations contain amla? Or why it is suggested that everyone should have one piece of amla on a daily basis? Well studies have shown that amla or the Indian gooseberry is packed with nutrients and can actually help you live a longer healthier
April 30 2013, 4:18 pm
Read MoreYou probably already know that diabetes can damage your eyes, nerves, kidneys, heart and reduce the body’s resistance to infection and slow the healing process. However, what you might now know is that it can affect your teeth, gums and oral cavity as well. And sometimes, these complications
April 12 2013, 5:52 pm
Read MoreFor years chest pain (angina) has been considered symptomatic almost synonymous with heart attacks (myocardial infarction). A recent study suggests this might not be the case. Many patients taken to the hospital have virtually no discernible chest pain which leads to them being treated on a less
April 23 2013, 4:43 pm
Read MorePeople with hypertension are at a higher risk for several other health complications such as stroke and heart disease. So, if you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, it is vital you take your medication as prescribed. Often, people suffer from the wrong notion that taking these medicines
May 9 2013, 9:31 am
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