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27 Nov

Almonds Lowers Blood Sugar and Daily Calorie Intake

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A new study funded by the Almond Board of California, showed that a morning snack of almonds helped keep blood sugar levels more stable and trimmed the number of calories eaten over the course of the day. In this study of 100 New Zealand adults aged 18 – 65 years, participants ate either at least 42.5g (1.5 ounces) of unroasted almonds or a calorie-matched sweet biscuit snack. Both snacks accounted for 10% of total calorie intake, so in some cases, the amount of snack consumed was higher.Results of the study showed that the blood sugar response was lower among participants…

26 Nov

Delhi records 30 cases of Covid-19

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Delhi recorded 30 fresh cases of Covid-19 out of 55,930 tests conducted for the purpose, according to the Delhi government’s latest health bulletin. The national capital has been identifying less than 50 positive cases of the virus for the past many days, showing that the coronavirus situation remains well under control. The positivity rate stood at 0.05 per cent. The recovered patients, discharged by different hospitals, numbered 32. As many as 9,041 hospital beds were reserved for coronavirus patients, but only 144 beds were occupied. The number of virus-infected persons getting treatment under the home isolation system was 131 and…

16 Nov

Dr Manash P. Baruah emphasizes on better diabetes management

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With the aim to increase awareness on the observance of World Diabetes Day on 14th November, leading physician Dr Manash P. Baruah, HOD & Consultant Endocrinologist, Excelcare Hospital, Guwahati emphasizes on better diabetes management and safe insulin injection practices among people living with diabetes in the country. India continues to witness a rise in its diabetic population and is deemed as the ‘Diabetes capital of the world’. If not well managed and controlled timely, diabetes can lead to frequent hospital admissions, complications, deterioration of health and in many instances also be a cause of premature death. Raising concerns on the…

13 Nov

A handful of almonds to better manage diabetes

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World Diabetes Day is celebrated every year on November 14 as a campaign to generate more awareness about the disease. According to the most recent 2019 report from the International Diabetes Federation, more than 463 million adults globally were living with diabetes. Research suggests that lifestyle modifications, including improving physical activity and making important dietary changes not only help manage type 2 diabetes, but also can reduce the risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Decades of evidence support the role of almonds and other tree nuts as part of an overall dietary pattern that is beneficial for those with type…

11 Nov

Booster Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Required if Virus Gets Mutated: Bharat Biotech CEO

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In view of COVID-19 and the ongoing vaccination drive, on November 11, Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Biotech, Dr Krishna Ella stated that people will need a COVID-19 booster dose of the vaccine if SARS-CoV-2 mutated. In addition, he validated that vaccine manufacturers are working on strategies that can be contained. On India surpassing the 100-crore vaccination milestone, the Bharat Biotech CEO said, "India has done an amazing job. I think that is significant and we appreciate the commitment of the government and healthcare workers. Honestly, I salute the citizens of this country and who believe in Indian science…

05 Nov

30 more people test positive for Zika virus in Kanpur

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Thirty more people have tested positive for Zika virus in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur, taking the total number of those infected in the district to 66. Of those infected, 45 are men and 21 women, according to officials. The first case in Kanpur was reported on October 23 when an Indian Air Force (IAF) warrant officer tested positive for Zika virus. "Thirty more people have tested positive for Zika virus in Kanpur," District Magistrate (DM) Vishak G Ayyar said. Samples were collected from various pockets in the neighbouring areas of IAF station hangars and sent to the lab at King George's…

27 Oct

This Diwali gift almonds to your loved ones

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The festival of lights is fast approaching, and the excitement begins to rise, people are gearing up to celebrate Diwali with fervour and happiness. A very important aspect of Diwali is the age-old tradition of exchanging gifts. Almonds are known to be the gift of good health, as they are a source of 15 nutrients including vitamin E, dietary fibre, protein, riboflavin, manganese, folate etc. Years of scientific research have also shown that regular almond consumption can provide a variety of benefits across areas of heart health, diabetes, skin health and weight management.Leading Bollywood actress, Soha Ali Khan, Ritika Samaddar…

27 Oct

Glenmark launches Remo MV and Remozen MV

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A fixed dose combination (FDC) of Sodium Glucose Co-Transporter Inhibitor (SGLT2i) - Remogliflozin Etabonate and another widely used DPP4 inhibitor (Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 inhibitor) – Vildagliptin, with Metformin (first-line medication for the treatment of type 2diabetes) has been launched by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited (Glenmark). Glenmark has launched the same under two brand names Remo MV and Remozen MV. This fixed drug combination is indicated for the management of Type 2 diabetes. The combination contains Remogliflozin (100 mg) + Vildagliptin (50 mg) + Metformin (500/1000 mg) in a fixed dose and must be taken twice daily. Glenmark is the first company in the…

25 Oct

Vacuum-Assisted Breast Biopsy (VABB) a minimally invasive procedure

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Dr Bijit Kumar Duara, Professor & HOD, Department of Radio diagnosis and interventional Radiology at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, Guwahati, has emphasized on the importance of early detection of breast cancer as the only key to reduce mortality from this rapid disease. He also broke the common myth that breast cancer can occur only in older age groups. The percentage of women between 30-40 years being detected with the disease has more than doubled in the last two decades. In recent times about 50% of women diagnosed with breast cancer each year are below 50 years of age.In younger…

23 Oct

ProTeen revolutionises digital career counselling in India

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ProTeen has announced the launch of its next-generation digital and integrated academic and career guidance platform built for high-school and college students to make informed career choices in the 21st century. With the pandemic amplifying distance education and learning, the demand for digital education platforms has witnessed a steep growth. ProTeen boasts easy navigation, an engaging interface, personalised content, clear actionable academic and career paths, gamification, and much more.ProTeen’s 3D Awareness engine provides integrated academic and career guidance, analytics, and empowers students, counsellors, and parents. It provides top stream and career recommendations for all students, along with comprehensive insights. Since…