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New Delhi: Amid rising levels of obesity — a precursor to a host of diseases including diabetes, hypertension, and cancers — Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent clarion call to fight obesity and reduce oil consumption has been endorsed by the World Health Organisation (WHO), doctors and sportspersons from across India. During his address at the…
Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) can infect people of all ages, but it poses a higher risk to young children, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems. In this video, Dr. Rommel Tickoo, Director – Internal Medicine at Max Healthcare explains symptoms, treatment and risk factors for HMPV. Source link [ad_3]
PUBLISHED ON: Jan 7, 2025 | Duration: 01:15 Min The HMPV outbreak in China has raised health concerns globally. India has also confirmed a few cases. Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a common respiratory virus that typically causes upper respiratory infections resembling the common cold. Watch as Dr. Monica Mahajan, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, Max Healthcare…
Amid poor air quality in the national capital, doctors on Friday warned that the air pollutants, besides causing respiratory and cardiovascular issues, can also lead to weight gain, contribute to rising obesity rates, and also affect hormonal health. The air quality in Delhi-NCR on Friday morning was reported to be in the ‘very poor’ category…
Poor air quality may not only spike respiratory, cardiac, and mental health issues but can also lead to weight gain and obesity — a precursor to several diseases, said doctors on Monday, even as the national capital saw worse pollution levels. On Monday, Delhi’s air quality further plummeted with the Air Quality Index (AQI) surpassing…
Consumption of ultra-processed and fried foods can lead to chronic inflammation in the body, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes in overweight/obese Asian-Indian adults, according to the latest study by the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, an ICMR Centre for Advanced Research in Diabetes. The first-of-its-kind study in India has shed light on the consumption of…
Being overweight can have a serious impact on liver health and lead to several kinds of issues, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of them. This disorder occurs when fat builds up in the liver cells, which may lead to inflammation in the liver. Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a more severe form of fatty…