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About 30 pc children of pvt schools obese: Study
Close to 30 per cent of children in private schools were found to be obese, according a study carried out by Sir Ganga Ram Hospital. The study covered around 1,000 students from eight private schools and it found most were pre-diabetic and hypertensive. Ten per cent of the newly diagnosed diabetics were in the age group of 10-18 years. The findings of the survey, which was conducted in 2016, were shared at a Symposium on Adolescent Obesity organised by the Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. About 300 obese children and adolescents were provided free consultations and dietary advice along with body fat analysis at the event. On the occasion, a retrospective analysis of 1,078 patients who underwent weight loss surgery at institute between 2010 and 2018 was also presented. "We found that 23 per cent of the patients were obese in their childhood or adolescence, and they went ahead to become morbidly obese and required surgery for their medical conditions like ...
Meghalaya has ideal conditions for medicinal, aromatic plants
Meghalaya Governor Ganga Prasad today said the hill state has ideal conditions for cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants. He was speaking at a workshop on scope of aromatic plants in Meghalaya. Meghalaya has ideal conditions for the cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants. There is a demand in the global market for the produce of these medicinal and aromatic plants and there are immense opportunities in the state for sustainable expansion in the areas under cultivation for larger interest of the growers and entrepreneurs, he said. With the increasing demand of natural essential oils, aroma products and herbal extracts from medicinal and aromatic plants, the ability of the farmer or the entrepreneur to process the plants for value addition and for making high quality products has opened the possibility of increased income generation and better quality of life, he said. Earlier, Additional chief secretary K N Kumar informed that there are 834 medicinal plants ..
Doctor decapitates baby's head during birth in Pak's Quetta
In a shocking incident, a female doctor mistakenly decapitated a baby, leaving the body inside the mother's womb and its head in her hands during childbirth in a private hospital in southwestern Pakistan, a media report said today. The body, however, was later removed through surgical operation in a civil hospital in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan province, the Express Tribune reported. Abdul Nasir claimed that he took his wife to Dr Alia Naz Taran's private clinic yesterday. The doctor demanded Rs 10,000 for the delivery and also ensured that it would be normal without any complications, the paper said. He claimed that the doctor ripped apart the head and body of the newborn, it added. The father also said that after the baby's maimed body was left inside the mother's womb, the doctor advised him to take his wife to the civil hospital. The body was taken out of the mother's womb following surgical procedure at the civil hospital. He said the staff of the private hospital refused .
Eating radish may prevent heart disease, stroke: Study
Eating carrots, onions and broccoli are passe, the humble radish could be the newest heart-healthy vegetable, say researchers.
Centre approves proposal to transfer Central Hospital at Karma to Jharkhand govt
The Centre today approved a proposal to transfer the Central Hospital at Karma, Jharkhand, along with its land and building to the state government for setting up a new medical college. The hospital is currently under the Ministry of Labour and Employment. "The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved to transfer the Central Hospital at Karma, Jharkhand under the Ministry of Labour and Employment along with its land and building to the Jharkhand government free of cost to establish a new medical college under the centrally sponsored scheme (CSS) for establishment of medical colleges attached with existing district/referral hospitals and cater to the health needs of the people in the region," an official statement said. The hospital along with its land and building will be transferred to the Jharkhand government within three months, the statement said. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) will be signed between the Ministry of Labour and Employment and the ...
Mallika urges people to follow plant-based diet
Actress Mallika Sherawat says she believes in spreading the message of the health benefits of a plant-based diet.
Young adults still value parents over friends: Study
If you are a mother who feels that your college-going child would choose friends over you, you may be wrong. According to a study, you may be underestimating his/her loyalty towards you.
Sense of winning may make men more promiscuous: Study
Men only have to believe that they have bested another man in competition to get an inflated sense of their own value as a sexual prospect, and indulge in promiscuous behaviour. Scientists from the University of Cambridge in the UK found that this hormonal and psychological shift made men more inclined to approach new potential partners. The research team measured hormone levels, as well as self-perceived attractiveness and confidence in approaching women, in 38 men in their twenties before and after competing in head-to-head battles on rowing machines. The competitions in the study were rigged to randomly declare the winner, regardless of who was the stronger rower. The study, published in the journal Human Nature, shows that just being convinced you have won, or indeed lost, is enough to cause male hormonal fluctuations that can influence sexual behaviour. The body attempts to take advantage of this apparent status improvement by inducing chemical and consequently behavioural ...
Cabinet approves India-Indonesia MoU on health cooperation
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Indonesia on health cooperation.
Cancer cells deploy 'drones' to battle immune system
Cancer cells release biological "drones" to attack and tire the immune system before the latter gets a chance to fight off tumours, say scientists. The study, published in the journal Nature, shows that far for being just a lump of cells growing out of control, cancer cells participate in active combat with the immune system for their own survival. The small vesicles called exosomes circulating in the blood and armed with proteins called PD-L1 that cause T cells to tire before they have a chance to reach the tumour and do battle, according to researchers from the University of Pennsylvania in the US. While primarily focused on metastatic melanoma, the team found that breast and lung cancer also release the PD-L1-carrying exosomes. The research offers a paradigm-shifting picture of how cancers take a systemic approach to suppressing the immune system. In addition, it also points to a new way to predict which cancer patients will respond to anti-PD1 therapy that disrupts immune ...
Winning streak may boost infidelity in men: Study
Men who possess a winning streak in every competition are likely to have higher testosterone levels and cheat on their spouse or partners, finds a study.
Recalling defective vaccines will deal heavy blow to China's drug exports: experts
China's recalling of the defective vaccines and special category drugs from home and abroad, including India, over safety concerns will strike a heavy blow to drug exports and damage the country's international image, Chinese experts have said. China initiated protocols on Tuesday to recall fake rabies vaccines sold in other countries and regions amid the recent vaccine scandal. Changchun Changsheng Biotechnology Corporation, the Chinese company which manufactured the vaccines, has been accused of producing ineffective vaccines and violating immunity standards. The Indian authorities have ordered an immediate withdrawal of rabies vaccines from the market and have also banned its imports from a Chinese manufacturer that allegedly fabricated records. Chinese analysts noted that the recall will strike a heavy blow to the country's drug exports, and will also damage the international image of Chinese drug companies, state-run Global Times reported. The experts have called on government ...
Ketogenic diet may increase diabetes risk: Study
Ketogenic diet, an increasingly popular weight loss strategy, may cause a higher risk of Type 2 diabetes, a study warns. The findings, published in the Journal of Physiology, raise new questions about ketogenic diets and whether or not they are actually healthy. Type 2 diabetes is one of the most pressing challenges of our time and its ultimate cause has not been fully understood, said researchers at ETH Zurich and University Children's Hospital Zurich in Switzerland. Ketogenic diets, which are low in carbohydrate and high in fat, are known to lead to weight loss and have been considered to be healthy. "Although ketogenic diets are known to be healthy, our findings indicate that there may be an increased risk of insulin resistance with this type of diet that may lead to Type 2 diabetes," said Christian Wolfrum, an associate professor at ETH Zurich. Insulin is released in the blood and used to control blood sugar levels including signalling the liver to stop producing sugar. If this ...
Parrikar to fly to US for medical treatment on Aug 10
Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar will leave for the United States of America on August 10 for a medical check-up and return on August 17, a senior official said today. Parrikar (62) is suffering from a pancreatic ailment and had, earlier, flown to the US on March 7 for treatment. He returned to the country on June 14. A statement from the Chief Minister's Office today informed that Parrikar would not be available in the state between August 10-17. A senior CMO official said that Parrikar would be leaving for Mumbai tonight from where he is scheduled to fly to the USA for medical treatment.
Ketogenic diet may up Type-2 diabetes risk: Study
Consuming a ketogenic diet -- high in fat but low in protein and carbohydrates -- may increase the risk of developing Type-2 diabetes while helping in weight loss, a new study has claimed, raising questions whether the diet is healthy.
Exercising too much may worsen mental health
While staying active boosts wellbeing, exercising for over three hours a day may indicate obsessive characteristics and worsen one's mental health, a Lancet study has found. The study of 1.2 million people in the US has found that people who exercise report having 1.5 fewer days of poor mental health a month, compared to people who do not exercise. Small reductions were still seen for people who exercised more than 90 minutes a day, but exercising for more than three hours a day was associated with worse mental health than not exercising at all. "Previously, people have believed that the more exercise you do, the better your mental health, but our study suggests that this is not the case," said Adam Chekroud, an assistant professor at Yale University in the US. "Doing exercise more than 23 times a month, or exercising for longer than 90 minute sessions is associated with worse mental health," said Chekroud. The study, published in The Lancet Psychiatry journal, found that exercising ..
WISH Foundation to add 100 health and wellness centres in India by Oct
Wadhwani Initiative for Sustainable Healthcare (WISH Foundation), set up by IGate Co-founder Sunil Wadhwani, is planning to add 100 technology-enabled health and wellness centres in the country by October, its founder donor said. The foundation is looking to open these centres in partnership with various state governments and agencies such as United States Agency for International Development (USAID). "We will be opening 100 technology enabled health and wellness centres by October in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan," WISH Foundation Founder Donor Sunil Wadhwani told PTI. This will be in addition to 10 such centres at present, he added. These centres provide diagnostics, tele-consultation and dispensing of medicines to the patients, Wadhwani said. In addition, WISH is already running 300 primary health clinics providing free healthcare to the people, he added. WISH seeks to implement healthcare models through partnerships with state governments, international agencies and .
How blue light accelerates blindness
Are you addicted to your smartphones, laptops and tablets? The blue light emitting from these digital devices can affect your eye's retina and lead to age-related macular degeneration, according to a research led by a professor of Indian-origin.
Decoded: How cancer cells cripple immune system
Researchers have found that cancer cells send out biological "drones" to fight the immune system and survive.
Exercising for over 90 minutes daily can worsen mental health: Lancet
Engaging in exercises such as cycling, aerobics and gymming for more than three hours a day can worsen mental health than not exercising at all, a study has found.