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To manage diabetes, patients need to follow four mantras of diet modification, regular exercise, regular medication as per doctors advice, and regular blood testing, the doctors recommended.

Diabetes cases on rise in Tamil Nadu

Doctors offer tips to roll back rise.

14 Nov 2018 6:35 AM IST

Some 26 per cent of females and 31 per cent of males had glucose levels which were not in the normal range. (Representational image/AFP)

New study finds abnormal sugar levels in youngsters

Irregular glucose levels begin in high school in urban areas.

14 Nov 2018 1:15 AM IST

The respondents also believe that the top three environmental issues that affect personal health are air pollution, drinking polluted water and global warming and climate change (Photo: AFP)

89 per cent people in Delhi suffer sickness and discomfort due to bad...

Top causes of the deteriorating air quality were identified to be motor vehicles, industrial units, tree cutting and...

13 Nov 2018 8:55 PM IST

A study found that high BMI makes people more likely to be depressed (Photo: AFP)

Women more likely to suffer from depression due to obesity than men:...

An addition of five points to BMI increased risk of depression by 11 per cent in men and 23 per cent in women.

13 Nov 2018 6:17 PM IST

WHO uncovers big national variations in antibiotics consumption. (Photo: Pixabay)

WHO uncovers big national variations in antibiotics consumption

Findings from this report confirm the need to take urgent action.

13 Nov 2018 5:32 PM IST

In 2016, India had 80,000 new HIV infections compared to 1,50,000 in 2005, and 62,000 AIDS-related deaths compared to 1,50,000 in 2005.

New cell phone-based tool to detect HIV

Early detection of HIV is critical to prevent disease progression and transmission, and it requires long-term...

13 Nov 2018 2:03 PM IST

Women cancer patients learn makeup tips in new Egypt workshop.(Photo: Pixabay)

Women cancer patients learn makeup tips in new Egypt workshop

Cairo workshop teaches female cancer patients how to conceal signs of cancer treatment.

13 Nov 2018 1:16 PM IST

Bacterial pneumonia more dangerous to the heart than viral pneumonia. (Photo: Pixabay)

Bacterial pneumonia more dangerous to the heart than viral pneumonia:...

Researchers say bacterial pneumonia causes greater inflammation of the arteries compared to viral pneumonia.

13 Nov 2018 12:09 PM IST

Sex with your ex could be a good thing, new study finds. (Photo: Pixabay)

Adults report distress with difficulty controlling sexual feelings,...

About 10 pc men, 7 pc women report distress and social impairment associated with difficulty controlling sexual...

13 Nov 2018 11:17 AM IST

Obesity may have an impact on kidney transplant outcomes.(Photo: Pixabay)

Adolescent obesity linked to increased risk of pancreatic cancer

Study finds overweight and even higher weight within 'normal' weight range in men may increase pancreatic cancer risk in...

12 Nov 2018 8:38 PM IST

Major studies give mixed news on fish oil, vitamin D. (Photo: Pixabay)

Major studies give mixed news on fish oil, vitamin D

Results were revealed at an American Heart Association conference.

12 Nov 2018 5:34 PM IST

Researchers develop way to predict risk of coronary heart disease. (Photo: Pixabay)

Researchers develop way to predict risk of coronary heart disease

Cardiovascular disease has become a growing concern worldwide.

12 Nov 2018 5:07 PM IST