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Chronic Lifestyle Diseases Now Kill More Indians Than Infections, New Lancet Study Shows
A sweeping new Global Burden of Disease (GBD) analysis published in The Lancet reveals that by 2023, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have overtaken infectious diseases as the leading cause of death in India.
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World Heart Day: Heart Failure In Young Indian Adults Demands Urgent Attention, Say Experts
The increase in heart problems among young adults is linked to unhealthy lifestyles, stress, smoking, drinking, and poor diet.
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World Heart Day 2025: Diet, Exercise, And New Hope For Resistant Hypertension
Hypertension affects over 220 million Indians, yet only a fraction have it under control.
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15 Desi Foods To Add To Your Autumn Diet For Immunity, Warmth And Wellness
Seasonal produce delivers more nutrients, antioxidants, and flavour than off-season alternatives. They also help improve gut health, supports immunity, and reduces chronic disease risk.
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Deaths From Chronic Diseases Increase In India, Decline In World: Study
The chances of an Indian dying of a non-communicable disease - like cardiovascular conditions, cancer, or chronic respiratory illnesses - increased between 2010 and 2019, i.e., the decade leading up to the pandemic, according to a Lancet study.
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National Nutrition Week 2025: How Much Sugar, Salt & Oil Is Too Much?
As India observes National Nutrition Week 2025, our attention turns to three everyday kitchen staples: sugar, salt, and oil. While essential in small amounts, overconsumption is silently fuelling lifestyle diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and ob
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Chronic Heart Disease Risk High In Indians, Here's What You Can Do In Your 40s
CVD In Indians: Here we share tips to help reduce chronic heart disease risk which are designed to be realistic, relatable and easy to follow.
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World Mosquito Day 2025: Diseases Beyond Malaria Indians Must Watch Out For
Mosquitoes spread far more than malaria. In India, dengue, chikungunya, Japanese encephalitis, lymphatic filariasis, Zika and West Nile virus also cause illness and economic loss.
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78 Years Of Indian Independence, But These Health Issues Are Still Plaguing Us
On Independence Day 2025, here's a closer look at some of the major health challenges and their continuing impact
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Flying To The US? These Everyday Indian Items Could Get You In Trouble
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enforces these laws from various federal agencies, including the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), aiming to protect public health, safety, and national interests.
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No Link Between Covid Vaccine And Sudden Deaths, Health Ministry Clarifies
Studies by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) have established that there is no direct link between COVID-19 vaccination and the reports of sudden deaths in the country.
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Opt For These Cooking Oils To Reduce Your Risk Of Fatty Liver Disease
Read on as we share a list of cooking oils you can add to your diet to reduce risk of fatty liver disease.
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Brown Heart OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch Documentary on India's Heart Disease Crisis Online?
Brown Heart is a compelling documentary spotlighting the surge of heart issues in India. Produced by Drs. Nirmal and Renu Joshi, it features expert advice, patient stories, and celebrity voices. The film streams on JioHotstar from May 3, 2025, aiming to raise awareness and spark preventive action globally.
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Indians Battle Respiratory Issues, Skin Rashes In World's Most Polluted Town
Two-year-old Sumaiya Ansari, a resident of India's Byrnihat town which is ranked the world's most polluted metropolitan area by Swiss Group IQAir, was battling breathing problems for several days before she was hospitalised in March and given oxygen.
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Genomic Analysis Of 10,000 Indians Likely To Kickstart Precision Medicine
The GenomeIndia Project -- India's reference dataset for genetics and genomics -- could help improve how disease is diagnosed, predict one's response to a drug and kick-start precision medicine efforts in India, according to a research article.
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Chronic Lifestyle Diseases Now Kill More Indians Than Infections, New Lancet Study Shows
A sweeping new Global Burden of Disease (GBD) analysis published in The Lancet reveals that by 2023, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have overtaken infectious diseases as the leading cause of death in India.
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World Heart Day: Heart Failure In Young Indian Adults Demands Urgent Attention, Say Experts
The increase in heart problems among young adults is linked to unhealthy lifestyles, stress, smoking, drinking, and poor diet.
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World Heart Day 2025: Diet, Exercise, And New Hope For Resistant Hypertension
Hypertension affects over 220 million Indians, yet only a fraction have it under control.
-
15 Desi Foods To Add To Your Autumn Diet For Immunity, Warmth And Wellness
Seasonal produce delivers more nutrients, antioxidants, and flavour than off-season alternatives. They also help improve gut health, supports immunity, and reduces chronic disease risk.
-
Deaths From Chronic Diseases Increase In India, Decline In World: Study
The chances of an Indian dying of a non-communicable disease - like cardiovascular conditions, cancer, or chronic respiratory illnesses - increased between 2010 and 2019, i.e., the decade leading up to the pandemic, according to a Lancet study.
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National Nutrition Week 2025: How Much Sugar, Salt & Oil Is Too Much?
As India observes National Nutrition Week 2025, our attention turns to three everyday kitchen staples: sugar, salt, and oil. While essential in small amounts, overconsumption is silently fuelling lifestyle diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and ob
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Chronic Heart Disease Risk High In Indians, Here's What You Can Do In Your 40s
CVD In Indians: Here we share tips to help reduce chronic heart disease risk which are designed to be realistic, relatable and easy to follow.
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World Mosquito Day 2025: Diseases Beyond Malaria Indians Must Watch Out For
Mosquitoes spread far more than malaria. In India, dengue, chikungunya, Japanese encephalitis, lymphatic filariasis, Zika and West Nile virus also cause illness and economic loss.
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78 Years Of Indian Independence, But These Health Issues Are Still Plaguing Us
On Independence Day 2025, here's a closer look at some of the major health challenges and their continuing impact
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Flying To The US? These Everyday Indian Items Could Get You In Trouble
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enforces these laws from various federal agencies, including the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), aiming to protect public health, safety, and national interests.
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No Link Between Covid Vaccine And Sudden Deaths, Health Ministry Clarifies
Studies by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) have established that there is no direct link between COVID-19 vaccination and the reports of sudden deaths in the country.
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Opt For These Cooking Oils To Reduce Your Risk Of Fatty Liver Disease
Read on as we share a list of cooking oils you can add to your diet to reduce risk of fatty liver disease.
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Brown Heart OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch Documentary on India's Heart Disease Crisis Online?
Brown Heart is a compelling documentary spotlighting the surge of heart issues in India. Produced by Drs. Nirmal and Renu Joshi, it features expert advice, patient stories, and celebrity voices. The film streams on JioHotstar from May 3, 2025, aiming to raise awareness and spark preventive action globally.
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Indians Battle Respiratory Issues, Skin Rashes In World's Most Polluted Town
Two-year-old Sumaiya Ansari, a resident of India's Byrnihat town which is ranked the world's most polluted metropolitan area by Swiss Group IQAir, was battling breathing problems for several days before she was hospitalised in March and given oxygen.
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Genomic Analysis Of 10,000 Indians Likely To Kickstart Precision Medicine
The GenomeIndia Project -- India's reference dataset for genetics and genomics -- could help improve how disease is diagnosed, predict one's response to a drug and kick-start precision medicine efforts in India, according to a research article.
