More than 50 countries have imposed sugar taxes on soft drinks to persuade manufacturers to reformulate their products. In the UK, the sugar tax, also known as the soft drinks industry levy, was announced in March 2016 and came into effect in April 2018.Researchers from the Universities of...
The study by American researchers highlights the importance of focusing on nutrition before conceiving.Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is one of the most common disorders of pregnancy and can harm both the pregnant person and the developing fetus. Taking antihypertensive medications...
New Delhi, A new study has found that high levels of sodium, commonly consumed through salt, may increase the risk of eczema, an inflammatory skin condition marked by dry and itchy patches.Previous studies have found that sodium in the skin is linked to autoimmune and chronic inflammatory...
Hypertension, a silent killer, threatens India's public health. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that one-third of deaths in India are due to non-communicable diseases, with cardiovascular diseases leading the way. Hypertension is the most important cause of these conditions...
VMP New Delhi [India], May 15: Hypertension, a silent killer, threatens India's public health. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that one-third of deaths in India are due to non-communicable diseases, with cardiovascular diseases leading the way. Hypertension is the most important...
The Indian Council of Medical Research and the National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN) last week released 17 dietary guidelines to prevent nutrient deficiencies as well as address the rising risk of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases in India.The new guidelines, which include...
New Delhi: The Indian Council of Medical Research has called for avoiding protein supplements for body building and making informed and healthy food choices by limiting protein intake, reducing sugar and ultra-processed foods and reading food labels. It is recommended to read the information...
New Delhi, Indian Council of Medical Research has stressed on avoiding protein supplements for body building and making informed and healthy food choices by limiting the intake of protein, reducing sugar and ultra-processed foods and eating healthy food. It is recommended to read the information...
New Delhi: According to a new research, about one teaspoon of olive oil per day reduces the risk of death due to dementia by about 30 percent, especially in women.Replacing five grams of mayonnaise and margarine ('vegetable') with the same amount of olive oil per day was found to reduce the...