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From yoga to medicine access: India steps up fight against growing non-communicable disease crisis
October 14, 2025 2:22 pm
More than 101 million Indians are currently living with diabetes, with an additional 136 million who are pre-diabetic.
Why minimum standards for handling diagnostic samples are important
July 26, 2025 7:20 am
The MoHFW said that subject experts held “detailed internal deliberations for formulating minimum standards” following which the draft minimum standards were finalised.
How new ICMR vaccine gives new hope in fight against malaria
July 24, 2025 3:03 pm
Nearly 400,000 people worldwide succumb to malaria each year. For decades, scientists have struggled to develop a vaccine. ICMR has now made what could potentially be a game-changing breakthrough
One in every two Indian medical prescriptions stray from guidelines, finds study; here's how it can affect you
July 15, 2024 9:30 am
Dr Narayanswamy S, medical director at Athreya Super Speciality Hospital, tells indianexpress.com, “A significant proportion of Indian physicians may lack awareness of or access to the latest evidence-based treatment guidelines.
ICMR says diabetes can cause uterine cancer; here's how you can protect yourself
June 27, 2024 10:30 am
The ICMR points to a link between these two seemingly unrelated conditions
Open lid cooking can result in a loss of nutrients from food, says ICMR; here’s what you should know
June 14, 2024 1:23 pm
Kanikka Malhotra, consultant dietician and certified diabetes educator, agrees, “Open-lid cooking can be a culprit behind the loss of valuable nutrients in your food.”
ICMR says boiling or pressure cooking can improve the nutritional quality of pulses; here’s how to do it right
June 07, 2024 1:34 pm
The ICMR stresses, “Longer cooking causes a drop in the nutritive value of pulses.”
ICMR says 20 crore Indians suffer from hypertension; understanding the reasons and main culprit(s)
June 12, 2024 3:33 pm
There are an estimated 20 crore adults with hypertension, of whom approximately only 2 crores have it under control, ICMR said. Our high-salt diets might be to blame
‘Powdered spices likely to be adulterated,’ says ICMR; recommends consumers to choose this instead
June 04, 2024 6:51 pm
Learn why whole spices are more beneficial compared to powdered spices
Consumption of sugarcane juice ‘should be minimised’: Avoid fruit juices, soft drinks, tea and coffee consumption, says ICMR
June 07, 2024 12:03 pm
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has cautioned against the consumption of sugary drinks to stay hydrated. Here's what you should do this summer
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