Tag: hypertension
Air Pollution Ups Hypertension Risk In Indian Women
Ladies, take note. Women who are exposed to high pollution levels in India are at significantly higher risk of suffering from hypertension, warn researchers. ....
New Research Reveals Main Comorbidities Linked To Covid-19 Deaths
A new research by Australia's Griffith University has found cancer, chronic kidney disease, diabetes and hypertension are the four main comorbidities leading to Covid-19 deaths. ....
Mustard Oil Best For Your Heart: Experts
If you want to achieve good health amid the pandemic, choosing the right oil should be the foremost step as Covid-19 is an inflammatory disease and we should, therefore, focus more on anti-inflammatory diets and the right cooking oil, top health experts have said. ....
Cholesterol, Hypertension, Diabetes On The Rise In India, Warns Report
While alcohol intake and thyroid issues among Indians seem to have reduced over the past year, a new health report has detailed a concerning increase in levels of blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes, despite fitness and health becoming a nationwide area of interest during the Covid-19 lockdown. ....
Do You Have Digital Eye Strain?
If you have felt increased screen time is doing a number on your eyes and potentially contributing to digital eye strain, a survey shows you're not alone. Findings show that 80 per cent of respondents say pandemic-prompted screen time put their eyes in "overdrive". ....
High Stress Levels, Dietary Habits Leading To High Prevalence Of NCDs In Andhra Pradesh And Telangana
A survey highlighted that Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have a 16.19 per cent prevalence of key NCDs which is higher than the national average of 11.62 per cent. ....
Should Schools Educate Kids About The Importance Of Good Nutrition?
In this technology savvy world, our food content and quality is also being affected and driven by various factors like taste and convenience, rather than nutritional value and quality. The choice of food is becoming "fast" rather than nutritious. This has both short-term and long-term consequences on our health. ....
IIT Madras Team Identifies Gene That Spurs Indian's Risk Of Diabetes, Blood Pressure
An international team of researchers led by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has identified a gene/protein variation present among Indians and other South Asians that increased their risk of diabetes, heart attacks and hypertension. ....
