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William Joe | Reducing anaemia in women could boost India’s GDP

William Joe | Reducing anaemia in women could boost India’s GDP

“India is transitioning from women’s development to women-led development with the vision of a new India where...

14 Aug 2024 12:04 AM IST

The procedure involves stapling off the upper portion of the stomach to create a small pouch that restricts the amount of food a person can eat at one time. (Photo: Pixabay)

Weight-loss surgery doubles risk of iron deficiency

The procedure involves stapling off the upper portion of the stomach thus restricting the amount of food a person can...

23 Sept 2017 7:03 PM IST

Researchers from the University of Edinburgh in the UK identified a key protein called HIF-1 that could explain why heavy bleeding occurs. (Photo: Pixabay)

Heavy periods could soon be a thing of the past

The fact that preliminary results suggest no interference with fertility makes it even more promising.

29 Jan 2018 1:38 PM IST

Chemotherapy drugs kill cancer cells, but they also affect the vasculature inside the tumour. (Photo: Pixabay)

5 signs you might have bowel cancer

From bloating to constipation and blood in your stools, here are the signs and symptoms.

16 April 2018 10:03 AM IST

Sleep duration is an important predictor of HRQOL in CKD (Photo: AFP)

Everything you need to know about iron deficiency the underrated...

Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies prevalent in our country.

2 July 2018 8:53 PM IST

From uttapam to sprouted dal parantha - a book by UNICEF tells how to tackle problems of underweight, obesity and anaemia among children by consuming nutritious food that costs less than Rs 20. (Photo: istockphoto/ Greenapture)

From uttapam to sprouted dal parantha: UNICEF's recipes for healthy...

The book has been based on the findings of the Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey 2016-18.

17 Nov 2019 2:59 PM IST

BMC school students were given iron, folic acid and deworming tablets as part of a Central government scheme to fight anaemia in children. (Representational Image)

Over 45 per cent kids in capital are anaemic'

The data analysis study conducted by Metropolis Healthcare found that the most common cause of anaemia is the Iron...

20 Feb 2019 2:51 AM IST

The government should take necessary steps to regulate responsible self-medication. (Photo: Pixabay)

Professor developing cheap sickle cell medication

Drug re-purposing means the use of an existing drug, or its compounds, to treat an entirely different disease.

13 March 2019 4:06 AM IST

Being perpetually worn-out is a matter of concern for many. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

8 reasons why you are running low on energy

A constant feeling of tiredness and dizziness is a signal for a health review.

12 Aug 2019 6:55 PM IST

Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel

CM Bhupesh Baghel sets goal to eradicate malnutrition, anemia from...

'This campaign was initiated as a pilot project in Bastar region from July 2019,' Bhupesh Baghel said.

10 Aug 2019 8:23 AM IST

Trainer Batul doing Battle Rope exercises at the Steel gym in Hyderabad.

Fit is the new rich!

Meanwhile, fitness helps combat diseases, improves insulin sensitivity and helps in weight management.

26 Sept 2019 6:27 AM IST

Mosquitoes have a unique immunity system. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Anaemic? You're more likely to spread dengue

People with anaemia have higher chances of transmitting the deadly virus.

19 Sept 2019 7:16 PM IST