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Eye Care Habits Every Indian in Their 20s Needs Before Vision Problems Begin

Why Indian Eyes Age Faster Than You ThinkIndia's average daily screen time crossed eight hours for urban adults, and most of that happens without a single blink-break. The cornea dries out. The ciliary muscle, the one that shifts focus between near and far, stays locked in close-focus mode for hours,…

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Wimbledon Finalist, Alexander Zverev, Battles Medical Equipment Inaccuracies in Warm-Up Match

Alexander Zverev said an inaccurate glucose monitor reading caused him to take too much insulin before a Wimbledon match, highlighting the challenges of managing Type 1 diabetes during elite competition.

Medical Daily

Can Elite Athletes Compete With Type 1 Diabetes? Alexander Zverev's Wimbledon Moment Shows What's Possible

Alexander Zverev's insulin injection during the Wimbledon final highlighted how elite athletes can successfully compete with Type 1 diabetes using careful glucose monitoring, insulin therapy and modern diabetes technology.

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More grain, less protein behind India’s rising obesity

A decade ago, in March 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi first mentioned obesity in his 18th Mann Ki Baat address. Since then, Modi has spoken about the issue on at least 18 occasions, including during his last Independence Day speech.

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Why Your Nails Are a Serious Health and Wellness Indicator That Most Indians Ignore

The Nail as a Diagnostic SurfaceYour nails grow approximately 3.5 millimetres per month, and every millimetre is a record of what was happening inside your body at the time it formed. A dermatologist reading a nail plate is doing something close to what a geologist does with rock strata, each…

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Religious Fasting and Metabolic Health: What Navratri and Ekadashi Do to Your Insulin and Glucose

The Biology Starts Within Hours, Not DaysTwelve hours after your last meal, your liver glycogen is nearly depleted. At that point, the body shifts fuel sources: free fatty acids rise, and the liver begins producing ketone bodies. This is not a dramatic event, it happens quietly, every time a fast…

Times Life

Cultural safety in healthcare is not ‘ideological’ – it is saving lives

Introduced under urgency this month, the government’s latest proposed law change would increase the health minister’s powers to interfere in the work of medical registration authorities.

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Why did Alexander Zverev take an injection during Wimbledon final?

The French Open champion has a medical exemption needs to monitor his diabetes during matches

The Independent UK

Wimbledon finalist Alexander Zverev is using his tennis success to raise diabetes awareness

Alexander Zverev has more than just defending champion Jannik Sinner to deal with on Sunday in the Wimbledon final

The Independent UK

Childhood Obesity in India Is Climbing: What Parents Can Do About Diet, Screen Time, and Sugar

The numbers Indian parents are not seeingA 2023 analysis published in The Lancet tracked childhood obesity rates across South Asia and found that India now has over 12.5 million children with obesity, the second-highest count globally after China. The rate has more than tripled since the early 2000s. This is…

Times Life

Once-a-week insulin launched in India, but doctors say it won't replace daily shots for all

India now offers Awiqli, a new once-weekly basal insulin for diabetes patients. This drug reduces annual injections from 365 to just 52 for many individuals. Experts suggest Awiqli is an additional option, not a complete replacement for daily insulin. It is best suited for patients who still produce some insulin…

The Economic Times

How Poor Dental Health Slowly Destroys Your Gut Microbiome and Digestion Over Time

Your mouth is your gut's front doorThe average adult swallows roughly 1.5 litres of saliva every day. Every millilitre carries millions of microorganisms. When your oral microbiome is balanced, that constant swallowing is harmless, most oral bacteria are acid-sensitive and die in the stomach. When your mouth is colonised by…

Times Life

A Shot Every Two Weeks Instead of Weekly: New GLP-1 Drug Shows Strong Trial Results

A new biweekly GLP-1 drug called bofanglutide showed strong blood sugar and weight loss results in a Phase 2b trial. Monthly injectables and oral pills are also in the pipeline.

Medical Daily

1 in 4 Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Has Significant Hearing Loss, Major Review Finds

A new meta-analysis finds 1 in 4 adults with type 2 diabetes has significant hearing loss. Researchers call for routine hearing tests in standard diabetes care.

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Novo Nordisk launches once-weekly basal insulin 'Awiqli' in India as diabetes rates increase

Novo Nordisk has launched Awiqli, a new weekly basal insulin injection, in India. This innovative drug offers a once-weekly alternative to daily injections for diabetes patients. Awiqli aims to reduce barriers to insulin initiation, which is often delayed in India. The Indian insulin market is projected to grow significantly in…

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Millions of Middle-Aged Americans Are Delaying Medical Care Until 65, and Their Health May Be Paying the Price

ACA premiums tripled for some adults 50-64 in 2026, pushing many to delay cancer screenings and specialist care until Medicare at 65. Here's the health risk.

Times Life

Gum Disease and Heart Disease: How Periodontal Bacteria Raise Your Cardiovascular Risk

The bacteria that leave your mouth and reach your arteriesBleeding gums are not just a dental inconvenience. When the tissue around your teeth is inflamed and ulcerated, which is what periodontal disease actually is, it creates an open wound the size of your palm, lining the inside of your mouth.…

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8 Things Your Dentist Can Diagnose About Your Overall Health From Your Mouth and Teeth

Your Gums Are Bleeding, and It May Not Be About BrushingPersistent bleeding gums are the most misread signal in the dental chair. Most patients blame aggressive brushing. Dentists look further. Chronic gum bleeding is a classic early marker of gum disease, but it also shows up in vitamin C deficiency,…

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The FDA Just Cleared the First Over-the-Counter Glucose Monitor for Children

FDA cleared the first OTC glucose monitor for children ages 2+ on June 12. Here's what this means for families managing prediabetes or Type 2 diabetes.

The Conversation

From maternal health to influenza rates, gaps in CDC’s public health data are creating dangerous blind spots for disease tracking and prevention

Public health relies on data – whether it is tracking the effectiveness of a given year’s flu vaccine, monitoring blood lead levels around the country or estimating the prevalence of diabetes. This data forms the basis for decisions such as whether a community should expand screening for diabetes and which…

Times Life

Diabetic Retinopathy: Why Eye Damage from Diabetes Shows No Symptoms Until Vision Is Already Gone

The Eye Bleeds Before You Know ItDiabetes does not attack the eye the way an infection does, with pain, redness, and urgency. It works on the tiny blood vessels at the back of the eye, the retina, over months and years. High blood sugar makes those vessel walls weak and…

The Guardian - UK

Men’s average testosterone levels have halved in last 50 years, say scientists

Exclusive: Researchers warn of ‘major crisis in male reproductive health’ partly driven by obesity and diabetes

Medical Daily

The FDA Just Approved the First Inhaled Mealtime Insulin for Children

FDA approved Afrezza inhaled insulin for children ages 6+ in May 2026. No needle required at mealtimes. Here's what INHALE-1 found and what families should know.

Medical Daily

If You Take Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound, Your Risk of Heat Illness Is Higher This Summer

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy suppress thirst, raising dehydration risk in heat. Doctors say patients must hydrate proactively. Here's the specific clinical warning for summer.

The Economic Times

Indian scientists recreate key human placenta functions on a chip

Indian researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking "placenta-on-chip" technology, a lab-grown model replicating crucial functions of the human placenta. This innovative platform, developed by ICMR-NIRWoH and IIT Bombay, promises to unravel mysteries surrounding pregnancy, aid in understanding complications like gestational diabetes, and evaluate drug safety, potentially reducing reliance on animal testing.…

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