The present pandemic has brought the focus back on the role of vitamins as part of nutrition going beyond popular proteins and carbohydrates Highlighting the need for inclusion of vitamins and minerals in our diet, the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), an apex trade association of India, in its second edition […]
Even as the concept of a healthy body and strong immune system have been part of India’s culture since times immemorial, "before Covid times, immunity-boosting was not very focused". Immunity has become a buzzword during the COVID-19 crisis and building the body’s defence through food and herbal concoctions or even serious lifestyle changes are among […]
Heart rhythm disorders occur when there are irregularities or problems with the heart's electrical system that normally delivers signals to the heart to contract and pump blood through the body. The current and unprecedented times have had a major impact on healthcare systems across the globe, including in India. Arrhythmia or irregular heartbeats are one […]
People with moderate to severe asthma may be at higher risk of getting very sick from viral infection. These infections can affect your respiratory tract (nose, throat, lungs), cause an asthma attack, and possibly lead to pneumonia and acute respiratory disease. Chronic respiratory conditions account for a massive health burden in India, at around 93 million, […]
According to the researchers, the results highlight the importance of overweight or obesity in early adulthood as risk factors for adult diabetes. A new study has found that longer and sustained exposure to obesity is linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. Published in the journal Diabetologia, the research team from Indiana University […]
