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Last year, US poison centres reported 267 suspected cases of ‘Teflon flu’, a rare illness caused by inhaling fumes from an overheated non-stick pan. Image for Representation. Reuters Imagine whipping up your favourite meal, only to discover that your trusty non-stick pan might be making you sick. Sounds far-fetched? This is the reality for many …
In the last set of dietary guidelines released 13 years ago by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the primary focus seemed to be on protein energy malnutrition (PEM), iron deficiency disease, and low weight in infants at birth. However, the recently released updated guidelines, for the first time, highlighted the coexistence of obesity …
New Delhi: Scientists from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) are urging state governments to not only increase testing for Zika virus infectoin but also test the negative cases of patients reporting symptoms of dengue and chikungunya fever for the virus. New Delhi: Scientists from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) are urging …
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has highlighted a crucial link between type 2 diabetes and a rise in uterine cancer cases. How is this connection attributed? Scroll down to know! Subscribe to Notifications Diabetes is one of the common health issues faced by people in today’s generation. Feeling fatigued, excessive urination and sudden …
Endometrial cancer is a form of Uterine cancer. Women who are suffering from Type 2 diabetes are more likely to develop Endometrial cancer. Diabetes is one of the common health issues faced by people in today’s era. Feeling fatigued every time, sudden weight loss and frequent urination can be symptoms of diabetes. It is very …
Image Source : FREEPIK ICMR says diabetes can cause uterine cancer. Diabetes has been a growing health concern globally, with millions of people being diagnosed with the condition every year. While most people are aware of the potential complications of diabetes such as heart disease, kidney disease, and nerve damage, one lesser-known but equally serious …
ICMR is not the only organisation that has warned Indians against excessive sodium intake. (Image: Shutterstock) As per estimates by the WHO Global Report on Sodium Intake Reduction, India is among the top 50 countries with maximum salt consumption. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has once again warned against excessive salt consumption in …
Diabetes patients should avoid excessive sugarcane juice. Overindulging in sugarcane juice can lead to adverse effects such as nausea, vomiting, lethargy, and abdominal pain. Do you frequently sip on various juices during the intense heat, particularly juice from sugarcane, and plenty of it? In that case, you need to be cautious right now. According to …
The new diet plans unveiled by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) advise a calorie intake of 2,100 for men and 1,670 for women for those leading a sedentary lifestyle. Kanika Narang, deputy manager, dietetic department, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, says while this seems reasonable and aligned with general nutritional guidelines, it is crucial to …
Do you believe there is a disease that is silently hurting millions of Indians? Yes, you heard it correctly. According to studies, many Indians suffer from excessive blood pressure, often known as hypertension. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) recently estimated that more than 20 crore individuals in India suffer from hypertension. Only two …