New Delhi, April 8 India lost an estimated 160 billion labor hours due to heat exposure in 2021, which is equivalent to 5.4 per cent of its GDP, according to a new report.The report also revealed that heatwaves were linked to an 11.7 per cent increase in the risk of death related to...
New Delhi, April 8 Biocon Ltd announced on Wednesday that its subsidiary, Biocon Pharma Ltd, has received approval from the US health regulator for its genetically engineered version of dapagliflozin tablets, indicated for reducing blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.The...
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New Delhi, April 7 Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd announced on Tuesday that it has received final approval from the US health regulator for its generic version of dapagliflozin tablets, used to control blood sugar levels in people with type-2 diabetes.The approval from the US Food & Drug...
New Delhi, April 4 Widely used heart disease risk calculators may be failing to identify a large proportion of Indians at risk, with nearly 80 per cent of patients who eventually suffered a heart attack not being classified as 'high-risk' beforehand, according to new research.The research...
New Delhi, April 1 Diets that are not ideal, such as those that are low in whole grains or high in sodium, may have been responsible for over four million deaths worldwide from ischemic heart disease in 2023, according to an analysis.Ischemic heart disease, also known as coronary artery...
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New Delhi, March 30 Just a few minutes of vigorous activity each day may lower one's risk of eight major conditions, including arthritis, heart, liver, and kidney disease, and dementia, according to a study.While short bursts of intense activity, such as running to catch a bus, were linked to...
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New Delhi, March 29. Abdominal or central obesity poses a greater health risk than overall obesity, especially in the Indian context, where even individuals who appear lean may carry harmful visceral fat, said Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh on Sunday.Speaking at the release of a...
Nagpur, March 26 Lack of nutrition during pregnancy affects the growth of fetuses and puts children at risk of lifelong diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular conditions, later in life, experts have said.Therefore, protecting maternal and child nutrition is one of the...
New Delhi, March 10 Global healthcare company Abbott announced on Tuesday the launch of its drug-eluting stent in the country, claiming that it would be helpful in treating complex heart blockages.The new device, XIENCE Skypoint, is designed to be more flexible, easier to guide through the...
Gandhinagar, March 6: Female students and faculty at Gujarat Biotechnology University (GBU) are making significant contributions to scientific research, reflecting the growing role of women in India's science and technology sector.The university has supported women researchers through its...
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New Delhi, March 4 The World Obesity Federation, a global organization exclusively focused on obesity and a key partner to international agencies, including the World Health Organization, has warned that most countries, including India, are falling short of achieving the 2030 global target of...
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New Delhi, February 27 Drug maker Abbott announced on Friday that it has partnered with Novo Nordisk India to commercialize Extensior, a second brand of Ozempic, for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in the country.The partnership leverages Novo Nordisk's scientific leadership in GLP-1s and...
Mumbai, February 19 Senior clinical scientist Soumya Swaminathan has emphasized the need for more detailed and specific data on the impact of heat on people, considering factors such as gender, occupation, age, and living conditions.The current figures only represent "the tip of the iceberg,"...
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New Delhi, February 12 According to a global study, over 13% of heart failure cases among people with diabetes in India could be linked to physical inactivity.The findings, published in the Journal of Sport and Health Science, also show that 9.6% of coronary heart disease and 9.4% of...
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