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Stress as a metabolic disruptor, diabetes edging into workplaces, air thick with poisons, TB targets slipping, developments in neuroscience and more How disabling is stress — the kind that quietly rewires metabolism, immunity, sleep, appetite, and mood and what does it mean for everyday health? This week, our stories converged on this concerning theme: metabolic…
To commemorate World Diabetes Day and create awareness on diabetes-related bone health, the Department of Endocrinology, Government General Hospital, Kurnool, conducted a CME on ‘Bone Health in Diabetics’ in Kurnool Medical College on Monday (November 10). The event was attended by Principal of the Kurnool Medical College K. Chitti Narasamma, Superintendent of GGH Kurnool K….
According to the WHO, the rationale for including these drugs is very clear: diabetes and obesity are two of the most urgent health challenges facing the world today. Image for representation only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto With the World Health Organization (WHO) updating its Model Lists of Essential Medicines (EML) to add the GLP-1 class…
India’s health-care system stands at a defining juncture. The task is dual: expand access for the millions who are underserved, while ensuring affordability amid rising costs. This needs an integrated framework, strengthening insurance, leveraging scale, embedding prevention in primary care, accelerating digital adoption, enabling regulatory clarity, and unlocking sustained investment. Through a systemic, interconnected approach,…
The group of experts from India and America have identified pressing challenges faced by individuals living with diabetes and their caregivers to develop tech solutions | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Indian Institute of Technology Madras has partnered with American institutions to improve diabetes care in India. The collaborators also aim to identify and solve…
Task-sharing through initiatives like MTM has contributed to better access and early management of hypertension and diabetes in Tamil Nadu, as observed in recent survey findings. File | Photo Credit: B. Velankanni Raj By taking healthcare directly to the people’s doorsteps, Tamil Nadu’s flagship scheme – “Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam” (MTM) – has demonstrated an improvement…
Experts urge to undergo a pre-fasting blood sugar evaluation before starting Ramadan | Image used for representational purpose only | Photo Credit: Getty Images The ongoing Ramadan season is an auspicious time when Muslims fast through the day and break it only after sunset. They have an early breakfast, before dawn and dinner post-sunset. For…
The ‘M2S2’ kit, consisting of 23 tests, will screen patients for blood pressure, sugar levels, cholesterol levels, kidney function tests, and an ECG, among others | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Starting from April 7, observed as World Health Day, Chennai-based private hospital MedIndia Hospitals will begin screening members of the public on a range of…
Flu season is here, and cases of Influenza A and Influenza B are on the rise. While most flu infections cause mild symptoms like fever, body aches, and a sore throat, severe cases of flu can lead to hospitalisation or complications such as pneumonia. The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that certain…
India is facing a healthcare crisis that is growing both in scope and cost. We face an alarming dichotomy today: while life expectancy of Indians is expected to increase further, many are facing disease burden earlier. As the country sees an alarming rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer,…
