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
Hypertension (Blood Pressure)
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Pollution puts women at greater hypertension risk
Hyderabad: Women exposed to higher air pollution levels are more at risk of hypertension, says a recent study. The study covered 5,531 adults from 28 peri-urban villages near Hyderabad. Researchers led
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Air pollution in India linked to increased hypertension risk in women: Study
Exposure to higher levels of indoor air pollution in India is associated with an increased risk of hypertension among women, according to a study. Researchers led by the Barcelona Institute for Global
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ICMR project to help rescue ‘heart patients’ near AIIMS
Motorcycle-borne trained paramedic and nurse would be the first responders The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) launched a pilot project — Mission DELHI (Delhi Emergency Life Heart-Attack Initiative)
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Not one but three readings in a single visit must for hypertension diagnosis: study
A single blood pressure reading may result in faulty diagnosis of high blood pressure and unnecessary prescription of medication. Instead, three readings during a single visit may help in correct diagnosis
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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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State transport department sticks ‘no honking’ posters
PATNA: The state transport department has put up stickers on city buses, cars and autorickshaws to create awareness about its monthlong no honking drive — ‘Zara Sochein’. It was launched on the occasion
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One in three Bhutanese overweight, finds study
The increasing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) on health facilities demands greater multi-sectoral actions for the implementation of NCD prevention activities. NCDs are a major public
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WHO housing and health guidelines
The quality of housing has major implications for people’s health. Poor housing is associated with a wide range of health conditions such as respiratory diseases including asthma, cardiovascular diseases,
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69% of Delhiites with belly fat at heart-ailment risk
A study conducted on a survey done on 837 people across four major cities reveals that belly fat owing to lifestyle changes leads to heart risk. At least 69 per cent of Delhiites with belly fat are at