Novo Nordisk says results of its trials show a 2.4 mg dose can cut down major heart-related ailments by 20%, and the study will be published in a peer-reviewed journal by end of year.
The first-of-its-kind study published last week in the the 'American Journal of Clinical Nutrition' was conducted by Italian researchers among over 1,000 participants.
Semaglutide, which is available in India as a pill and in other countries as an injection, has some known side effects but they are usually mild and short-lived, say doctors.
Prediabetes is a condition where blood glucose levels are 'higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes'. It indicates a high risk of future diabetes if not controlled.
Lack of access to high-quality healthcare and medicines, economic development, and socio-cultural norms have significant impact on diabetes incidence, study says.
Published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal, study is based on trial among 1,126 people aged 30 & above and with a body mass index of at least 25, conducted between Dec 2020 and Jan 2022.
Study done by Madras Diabetes Research Foundation & Indian Council of Medical Research underlines the differences of disease prevalence across states & regions.
Results of the study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology show prevalence of generalised obesity & abdominal obesity in India stood at 28.6 and 39.5% between 2008 and 2020.
In 15 May guideline, World Health Organization said artificial sweeteners don't have any long-term benefit in reducing body fat & may cause potential undesirable effects from long-term use.
Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.
Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.
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