Dengue cases in the capital rose to 4,845, the municipal health officer said here Monday.
There were 4,727 cases reported Nov 8.
Another 57 dengue cases have been reported from other areas of the national capital region.
There have been six confirmed deaths from the vector-borne disease this year.
Simple dietary changes like adding pistachio nuts to the diet can lead to multiple health benefits — diabetes could be controlled, and the propensity for heart disease may be reduced in Indians, a new study has found.
The study, the first of its kind with a trial period of six months, was carried out by the Diabetes Foundation of India (DFI) and the National Diabetes, Obesity and Cholesterol Foundation.
The results of the study were released Monday, even as the prevalence of obesity and diabetes are rapidly rising in India.
Restaurants in NYC have managed to mix two poles apart kitchen ingredients together – olive oil and alcohol – for their cocktails. According to the New York Daily News, olive oil adds a fruity and peppery flavour, and changes the texture of drinks. Eben Freeman, head of bar operations and innovations for the Altamarea restaurant group, said that the mixed drinks have an element of adventure, and people are trying all sorts of things they wouldn’t have tried before.
The Cuban drug Surfacen reduced infant mortality in the country due to respiratory distress syndrome in newborns to 0.2 per thousand live births in 2012.
In 1994, the mortality was 0.8 per thousand live births, according to a Cuban newspaper article, Prensa Latina reported.
Developed by specialists of the National Centre for Agricultural Health, the drug addresses the deficiency of pulmonary endogenous surfactant that is critical to maintaining lung inflation and promotes respiration, said Elaine Diaz, head of the research team.
Watching what you eat, exercising properly and ensuring adequate nutrition with a vitamin supplement which has adequate amounts of folic acid may improve chances of conception in diabetic women.
Women with diabetes face a special challenge-getting and then staying pregnant. Poor glucose control may create an environment where the high sugars prevent both conceiving as well as maintaining the pregnancy, Diabetic Living India reported.
Women who develop diabetes can be prone to developing other disorders such as thyroid disease or autoimmune premature ovarian failure.
A trio of studies, one of which was led by Indian origin researcher, has suggested that controlling dietary acid intake by consuming more fruits and vegetables, which are highly alkaline, could help improve kidney health.
A diet rich in wheat flour and animal protein produces an acidic environment in the body that worsens with age as kidney function declines. This acid load can be detrimental to a variety of tissues and processes.
A new ‘clinical score’ test for patients suffering from sore throats may help reduce the amount of antibiotics prescribed and result in patients feeling better more quickly.
Researchers at the University of Southampton, funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Heath Technology Assessment (HTA) Programme, used the five-item FeverPAIN score to decide whether to prescribe patients with an antibiotic immediately or to give them a delayed prescription and compared it with simply offering a delayed prescription.
A new study has shown that magnesium deficiency in adults may play a more important role in cognitive impairment (CI), and more seriously, Alzheimer’s disease (AD), than previously thought.
The research spearheaded by Dr. Guosong Liu, one of the world’s leading cognitive health researchers, suggested that elevation of brain magnesium through dietary intake of magnesium threonate exerts substantial positive effects on brain synapes in a mouse model of AD, actually restoring aging brains to their youthful conditions.
A new study has suggested that preeclampsia- a condition in pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, sometimes with fluid retention and protein excretion in the urine- during pregnancy is a risk factor for developing kidney failure later in life.
Recent data from registry-based studies suggest that preeclampsia may be associated with an increased risk of developing kidney failure, but the magnitude of this link and the contributions of individuals’ other medical conditions remain unknown.
A new research has revealed that adult females are at higher risk for allergies, asthma and autoimmune diseases.
Renata Engler , MD, allergist and ACAAI Fell said that more prepubescent males have rhinitis, asthma and food allergy than females. However, roles change. When females enter young adulthood, they outnumber men in these chronic illness categories.
Don’t let dry chilly weather rob your skin and hair of their glow and shine. Look in your kitchen for carrots, pumpkin seeds and pineapple to enhance your appearance.
Huffingtonpost.com shares a list of foods that can work in favour of your looks:
– Carrots: Carrots have a high amount of beta-carotene, the precursor for vitamin A, among the common vegetables. Vitamin A is necessary for shiny and healthy hair and scalp.
– Pumpkin seeds: They are excellent source of zinc, sulphur and vitamin A. These help in building strong hair.
In order to lose weight, there are two paths to be followed by a bride-to-be, either hitting the panic button and achieve nothing or plan out and follow a bridal bootcamp and be at one’s svelte best.
Following are some pointers to plan out the most effective exercise routine for some last-minute relief.
A bride can workout at home, join a fitness studio or a gym.
A new research has revealed that adult females are at higher risk for allergies, asthma and autoimmune diseases.
Renata Engler, MD, allergist and ACAAI Fell said that more prepubescent males have rhinitis, asthma and food allergy than females. However, roles change. When females enter young adulthood, they outnumber men in these chronic illness categories
With the prevalence of diabetes increasing at an alarming rate worldwide, the proportion of young people with the disease is also soaring.
The major cause for the increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes in young Asian adults is the increasing rate of obesity and decreasing rate of physical activity, leading to insulin resistance.
India today sits on the ticking time bomb of two closely interlinked epidemics- Obesity and Type 2 diabetes, aptly termed DIABESITY, Diabetic Living India reported.
It is well known that the best way to prevent a severe allergic reaction is to totally avoid the offending food, but according to a new study you may no longer have to avoid the food entirely.
Sami Bahna, MD, allergist and ACAAI past president, noted not only can certain parts of food be safe to eat for some food allergy sufferers, but there are some substitutes that can be eaten as well.
With the prevalence of diabetes increasing at an alarming rate worldwide, the proportion of young people with the disease is also soaring.
The major cause for the increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes in young Asian adults is the increasing rate of obesity and decreasing rate of physical activity, leading to insulin resistance.
India today sits on the ticking time bomb of two closely interlinked epidemics- Obesity and Type 2 diabetes, aptly termed DIABESITY, Diabetic Living India reported.
A drug currently used to treat intestinal worms may protect people from periodontitis, an advanced gum disease, which if left untreated can erode the structures-including bone-holding the teeth in the jaw.
Investigators showed in an animal model of periodontitis that the drug Oxantel inhibits this growth by interfering with an enzyme that bacteria require for biofilm formation, says corresponding author Eric Reynolds, of the University of Melbourne, Australia.
Researchers have scientifically disproven the old belief that eating chocolate is fattening, as their new study has shown that higher consumption of chocolate is associated with lower levels of total fat (fat deposited all over the body) and central fat (abdominal), independently of whether or not the individual participates in regular physical activity and of diet, among other factors.
The UN has launched the largest-ever polio vaccination campaign in the Middle East, aiming to immunise more than 20 million children in seven countries amid an outbreak of the crippling virus in war-torn Syria, officials said Friday.
“The polio outbreak in Syria is not just a tragedy for children; it is an urgent alarm and a crucial opportunity to reach all under-immunised children wherever they are,” Peter Crowley, who heads the UN children’s agency’s polio division, said in a statement.
A new study has revealed that obese teen girls who perform aerobic exercise are at lower risk of developing several pediatric diseases which include type-2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, a condition in which fat builds up in the liver, potentially impairing its function over time.
Ignoring the gum disease may prove detrimental and affect the health of your heart in the long run, a new study has said.
According to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, researchers from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health found an association between gum disease and progression of atherosclerosis, which is the hardening of arteries and a big risk factor for heart attack.
A new study has found that reducing salt intake and increased consumption of vegetable protein provide clear benefits for the heart and kidney health of patients with chronic kidney disease.
The findings point to the power of salt restriction in potentially prolonging kidney disease patients’ lives.
Excessive salt intake is consistently linked to increased risk of heart disease and worsening kidney function.
While traditional toxicology studies have indicated that only very high doses of Bisphenol A (BPA)- known endocrine disruptor that hijacks the normal responses of hormones- affect exposed animals, a new study has revealed that the lower doses of the chemical may also affect humans.
For the past decade, scientists have used modern scientific techniques to probe the effects of BPA on numerous endpoints that are not examined in those traditional toxicology studies.
A new study has found that reducing salt intake and increased consumption of vegetable protein provide clear benefits for the heart and kidney health of patients with chronic kidney disease.
The findings point to the power of salt restriction in potentially prolonging kidney disease patients’ lives.
Excessive salt intake is consistently linked to increased risk of heart disease and worsening kidney function.
Jamun not only acts as a powerful antioxidant that helps to improve immunity but its most profound benefit lies in its being of special use in the treatment of diabetes.
The fruit is acidic and astringent in nature and has a sweet taste. Glucose and fructose are the major sugars found in the ripe fruit, it is also laden with minerals, and provides fewer calories, as compared to other fruits, Diabetic Living India reported.