One in five deaths worldwide linked to unhealthy diet high in sugar, salt, processed meat
Eleven million deaths worldwide in 2017 were linked to people eating poor diets. The United States ranked 43rd, while Britain was 23rd, China 140th and India 118th.
Apr 04, 2019, 06:31 AM IST
Can your blood group predict heart attack risk?
India is presently witnessing nearly two million heart attacks annually. A heart attack (clinically known as myocardial infarction) is the permanent damage or death of the heart muscles due to lack of oxygen-rich blood.
Jun 23, 2017, 00:43 AM IST
Poor diet sees scurvy reappear in Australia
The scurvy diagnosis for 12 patients was made based on blood tests and symptoms, with all cured by a simple course of vitamin C.
Nov 29, 2016, 06:53 AM IST
Here's why you should keep smartphone usage to bare minimum
Increased smartphone use may affect sleep, health of kids
Nov 07, 2016, 18:17 PM IST
Lack of exercise can increase eye disorder risk
Heavy smoking, poor diet and lack of exercise can put you at increased risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), especially if you have a family history of the blinding eye disorder, says a new study.
Sep 16, 2015, 16:40 PM IST
Poor diet, high BP leading causes of death worldwide
Poor diet, high blood pressure and smoking are the leading causes of death worldwide, while unsafe water and childhood undernutrition are also among the top risk factors in India.
Sep 11, 2015, 17:42 PM IST
What's killing us? Poor diet, high BP top risk factors
A new study has revealed that poor diet and high blood pressure (BP) are now number-one risk factors for death.
Sep 11, 2015, 09:22 AM IST
