What India Eats
<p>The report presents, for the first time, the contribution of various food groups to the total energy, proteins, fats and carbohydrates from the dietary data of two large-scale surveys in India that
Diabetes
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Study on diabetes warns lack of awareness & control a worry
Only 50% of adults in the age group 15-49 years are aware that they ail from the disease Only half the Indian adults in the most productive age group (15-49 years) are aware that they ail from diabetes,
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Phosphatidylinositol 5 phosphate 4-kinase regulates plasma-membrane PIP3 turnover and insulin signaling
<p>Phosphatidylinositol 3,4,5-trisphosphate (PIP3) generation at the plasma membrane is a key event during activation of receptor tyrosine kinases such as the insulin receptor required for normal growth
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Uganda: Health Workers Lack Skills to Handle Cancer, Diabetes- Survey
Kampala — Many workers in health centre IIIs and IVs cannot diagnose or treat non-communicable diseases, a survey has indicated. Conducted in 10 districts by the Uganda Non-communicable Disease Alliance
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Diabetes drug also helps kidney, heart
NEW DELHI: A drug used in India and abroad for over four years to control blood sugar has been found to also reduce kidney damage in diabetics by over 30% — a finding that could have huge impact on diabetes
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Namibia: Non-Communicable Diseases Among Main Killers in Namibia
Omuthiya — Non-communicable diseases are on the increase and remain one of the leading causes of death in the country, says the Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Kalumbi Shangula. Shangula
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Long-term exposure to PM2.5 increases risk of diabetes: Chinese study
A recent study has shown that long-term exposure to PM2.5, a major particle matter pollutant increases the risk of diabetes. Diabetes causes substantial economic and health burdens worldwide. However,
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Food = Nutrition, nature and livelihoods
We need a model of agricultural growth that will value local good food production and not have to first "chemicalise" and then learn better Poorer countries have health problems because of lack of
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Millions Left Behind as Diabetes Drives Surge in Insulin Demand
A global diabetes epidemic is fueling record demand for insulin but tens of millions will not get the injections they need unless there is a dramatic improvement in access and affordability, a new study
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Diabetes to be SAs leading killer by 2040, study shows
South Africans are likely to live, on average, seven years longer in 2040 than they do now, but the country will see only modest improvement in its global ranking as longevity increases worldwide, according
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58% of Hyderabadis with belly fat face heart disease risk
A recent study by Saffolalife has found that 58 per cent of Hyderabad residents face risk of heart disease due to belly fat. HYDERABAD: A recent study by Saffolalife has found that 58 per cent of Hyderabad