Non-communicable diseases account for over 60% deaths in India, with cardiovascular diseases being the leading cause. The trend is attributed to excessive salt consumption.
The peer-reviewed study was published in The Journal of Immunology on 22 March. Earlier studies have linked the diet to bacterial infection, heart disease & autoimmune disorders.
According to medical experts, the new guidance is a transformative step toward reducing hypertension & cardiovascular disease globally, including India.
Amendment to the regulations aims to empower consumers to make healthier choices. Draft notification will now be put in public domain to invite suggestions and objections.
In global collaboration, researchers reviewed 32 guidelines, including India’s & published results in journal 'Hypertension', found only China & Europe recommend potassium-enriched salt.
Packages of Bournvita show that it has 32.2 g added sugar now, in comparison to 37.4 g sugar earlier. Earlier, a row had erupted following a video about the product.
Despite firm opposition from Beijing, Japan has begun discharging treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant.
Bread, even flat breads or pitta, which contains seeds or bits of grain may have the added benefit of taking longer to digest. This can help to make you feel fuller.
A single food or supplement won't boost your immunity overnight. A whole foods-based nutritious diet is crucial to maintaining optimal function of immune system.
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Premier David Eby, the leader of the minerals- and gas-rich province of British Columbia, spoke with executives at Tata Steel and Reliance Industries on a trade mission to India.
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