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Religious Fasting and Metabolic Health: What Navratri and Ekadashi Do to Your Insulin and Glucose

The Biology Starts Within Hours, Not DaysTwelve hours after your last meal, your liver glycogen is nearly depleted. At that point, the body shifts fuel sources: free fatty acids rise, and the liver begins producing ketone bodies. This is not a dramatic event, it happens quietly, every time a fast…

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5 Anaemia Warning Signs in Teenagers That Parents Often Mistake for Normal Fatigue

Unusual Tiredness That Sleep Does Not FixMost teenagers sleep late and wake up groggy. That is not the tiredness to watch for. The fatigue that signals anaemia is different: a teenager who gets eight hours and still cannot get off the couch by noon, who falls asleep during tuition, who…

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6 Nutrition Gaps in Indian Children That Silently Damage Growth and Concentration

Iron: the reason a bright child blanks mid-sentenceIron deficiency is the most common nutritional disorder among Indian children, according to the National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5), which found that 67 percent of children between six and 59 months are anaemic. Iron does not just make blood, it ferries oxygen to…

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5 Signs of Vitamin Deficiency That Show Up in Your Mouth and Gums Before Anything Else

Cracked corners of the mouth (Angular Cheilitis)Those small, painful splits at the corners of your lips are called angular cheilitis, and they are one of the most reliable early signs of B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), or B12 deficiency. A 2020 review published in the Journal of Nutrition found that angular…

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How Poor Dental Health Slowly Destroys Your Gut Microbiome and Digestion Over Time

Your mouth is your gut's front doorThe average adult swallows roughly 1.5 litres of saliva every day. Every millilitre carries millions of microorganisms. When your oral microbiome is balanced, that constant swallowing is harmless, most oral bacteria are acid-sensitive and die in the stomach. When your mouth is colonised by…

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8 Things Your Dentist Can Diagnose About Your Overall Health From Your Mouth and Teeth

Your Gums Are Bleeding, and It May Not Be About BrushingPersistent bleeding gums are the most misread signal in the dental chair. Most patients blame aggressive brushing. Dentists look further. Chronic gum bleeding is a classic early marker of gum disease, but it also shows up in vitamin C deficiency,…

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PCOS and Cardiovascular Risk: What Your Hormonal Diagnosis Means for Your Heart

The cardiac risk nobody mentions at diagnosisWhen a gynaecologist confirms PCOS, the conversation almost always centres on irregular periods, weight, or fertility. The heart rarely comes up. A 2023 meta-analysis published in the European Heart Journal, covering data from over 900,000 women, found that those with PCOS face a 30…

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Why Indian Men Under 45 Are Dying of Heart Attacks, And What Is Quietly Killing Them

The Numbers Are Not a CoincidenceA 2023 study published in the Indian Heart Journal found that nearly 50 percent of heart attack patients admitted to Indian hospitals were under the age of 55, and a significant proportion were under 45. The Global Burden of Disease report has consistently placed India…

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6 Prostate Health Habits Every Indian Man Over 40 Should Build Into His Daily Routine

Eat More Cooked TomatoesThe lycopene in tomatoes, the antioxidant that gives them their red colour, is more bioavailable after cooking than raw. The Harvard Health Professionals Follow-up Study found that men who consumed tomato-based foods more than twice a week had a 23% lower risk of prostate cancer compared to…

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No Ebola case reported in India so far, says Health Minister Nadda; reviews preparedness

India has reported no cases of Ebola Virus Disease. The Union Health Minister, J P Nadda, reviewed preparedness and surveillance measures. All entry points are on high alert for screening. The Indian Council of Medical Research and National Centre for Disease Control are ready for tracking and testing. Precautionary measures…

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"India has scientific capability to emerge as global leader in health technologies": NITI Aayog's Gobardhan Das

India's largest biomedical event, 'Medical Innovations Patent Mitra: Innovators-to-Industry Connect', successfully took place in New Delhi. The Indian Council of Medical Research facilitated the transfer of 41 public health technologies to industry partners. This initiative aims to bring indigenous biomedical research to the public, strengthening India's healthcare sector and fostering…

The Economic Times

Debunking myths around cancer testing: What you should and shouldn't worry about

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, with millions of new cases reported each year. In 2022 alone, approximately 20 million new cancer cases were diagnosed globally, and 9.7 million lives were lost to the disease. In India, the numbers are equally alarming, with around 100 out…

The Times of India

Karnataka: ICMR detects two cases of Human Metapneumovirus

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has confirmed the detection of two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Breast cancer awareness method: Debunking myths about mammograms and saving lives

Breast cancer is a growing concern in India, and globally. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) identifies it as the most common cancer among women in our country. Worryingly, over the past decade, experts have observed and reported an alarming rise in breast cancer afflicting younger women, between the…

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"Poor methodology," ICMR dissociates itself from Covaxin safety study, calls for retraction

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has disassociated itself from a study. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Attention tea/coffee lovers: ICMR releases guidelines on the right way to consume

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has recently released new dietary guidelines in collaboration with the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), focusing on promoting healthier eating habits among Indian citizens. Among the various recommendations, the guidelines offer specific advice regarding the consumption of tea and coffee, cautioning against excessive…

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ICMR warns against protein supplements: All about the potential health risks

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) has released the dietary guidelines for Indians in which it has shed light on the intake of protein supplements which is commonly in practice especially among youngsters.

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India's apex medical research body releases diet plan for all age groups

The new dietary guidelines for Indians emphasizes on consuming fruits, nuts and seeds, eggs and meat. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN) have released the recommendations. A group of 17 comprehensive recommendations has been created by a diverse team of specialists under…

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6 early signs of vaginal cancer

Vaginal cancer, though rare, is a serious condition that affects the thin, muscular tube extending from the uterus to the vulva. In its bi-annual report, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) reported that more women than males are receiving cancer diagnoses in the country. The disease is expected to…

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ICMR to expand its Indian Clinical Trial and Education Network for bettering medical research

ICMR expands INTENT network for clinical trials, inviting public and private medical institutes to contribute to national health solutions.

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ICMR trial run: Mid-surgery tissue sample transport for advanced pathological testing

As part of a trial run by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), onco-pathological tissue samples were transported mid-surgery by drones under the i-Drone initiative.

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What is prehypertension? Why one must learn to manage it?

The finding of a recent study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is a wake-up call for young and older adults. Researchers from the ICMR's National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research (NCDIR) analyzed data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) and found that 1 in 3…

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SCTIMST designated as ICMR Collaborating Centre of Excellence

The Indian Council of Medical Research has designated Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) as an ICMR Collaborating Centre of Excellence (ICMR-CCoE) in recognition of the commendable achievements in Biomedical research.

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U.S. cyber security firm indicates data breach sourced from ICMR

The Central Government is yet to respond to reports about the American cyber security and intelligence agency Resecurity’s alert on the alleged data leak of over 81 crore Indians Aadhaar and passport information along with names, phone numbers and addresses with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

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