Diabetes is treatable — in Africa, it’s deadly
May 28 (Punjab Khabarnama) : Children born with Type 1 diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa died in childhood, said Biyi Adesina, a diabetologist in Nigeria. That was certainly true until very…
International Day of Action for Women’s Health: 8 medical tests women in their 30s and 40s must undergo
May 28 (Punjab Khabarnama) : Women may be at risk of a range of diseases and infections compared to men due to biological differences and gender inequalities. As per WHO,…
Study reveals surge in cancer cases among younger Indians, with 60% of patients under 40 being men
May 27 (Punjab Khabarnama) : Twenty per cent of cancer patients who called an NGO-run helpline to seek a second opinion were below 40 years of age, indicating a rise…
Kerala students attempt to make ‘green coffee’ powder popular
May 27 (Punjab Khabarnama) : Kochi, ‘Green tea’ has been a favorite drink of health-conscious people for quite some time, but what about making ‘green coffee’ popular? A group of…
Study finds common diabetes and weight-loss drugs tied to higher risk of stomach paralysis
May 27 (Punjab Khabarnama) : Popular diabetes and weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have been linked with an increased risk of developing stomach paralysis, new studies have found.…
6 protein-rich pulses that are perfect for summer season
May 27 (Punjab Khabarnama) : Our appetite goes for a toss in summer season as the mercury rises and our body struggles to keep itself cool. Tweaking our diet to…
Rise in whooping cough cases across US and Europe prompts concerns among health experts
May 24 (Punjab Khabarnama) : Whooping cough, or pertussis, cases are spiking across the US and Europe. Experts say it’s unclear why. In the winter of 2023, health experts across…
HPV vaccine provides real benefits for men and boys; reduces their risk of head and neck cancers
May 24 (Punjab Khabarnama) : Vaccination of boys and men against the human papillomavirus (HPV) reduces their risk of head and neck cancers and other malignancies, a new analysis shows,…
Don’t Fry Day 2024: Date, history, significance and everything
May 23 (Punjab Khabarnama) : Don’t Fry Day 2024: This day can easily be mistaken for something related to food or the way the food is prepared. However, it is…
Blindness prevention: 6 sun protection tips for eyes in summers
May 23 (Punjab Khabarnama) : With the summer season fast approaching, many tend to overlook the importance of eye care, particularly those with existing eye conditions however, the rising temperatures…