PATNA: Obesity is emerging as a significant public health concern in Bihar, cutting across age groups and socio-economic backgrounds, with doctors warning of a potential surge in lifestyle diseases if the trend continues unchecked.According to the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6), the proportion of overweight and obese individuals in Bihar has risen notably compared…
New Delhi: Yoga may offer benefits beyond weight loss for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), recently renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS).Two studies led by All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) have found that a 12-week yoga programme improved hormone levels, insulin resistance, cholesterol profile and menstrual health, while also producing favourable metabolic…
Yoga is often perceived merely as a system of physical exercises and stretching. However, modern scientific research reveals that yoga is a powerful physiological intervention capable of influencing multiple body systems simultaneously. Through a combination of asanas, pranayama, meditation, and relaxation techniques, yoga positively impacts cardiovascular health, immunity, hormonal balance, and overall longevity.Cardiovascular system: One…
A new study claims that, contrary to the long-standing belief that sugar-free diets are beneficial, they may be counterproductive. “Mice on a sucrose-free low-fat diet showed worse blood sugar control, increased inflammation, disrupted gut bacteria, and signs of fatty liver compared with mice that consumed some sucrose,” the study presented at the Endocrine Society’s annual…
Heart attacks and strokes rarely happen without warning. Long before a blocked artery causes a medical emergency, the body often leaves clues in blood tests, metabolism, and even waist size. For decades, LDL cholesterol has been one of the most talked-about numbers in heart health. Often called the “bad cholesterol,” elevated LDL levels have been…
We live in an age where screens are inescapable. Office work, online classes, social media scrolling, the average person now spends hours in front of laptops, phones, and tablets every day. But for the 537 million adults worldwide living with diabetes, those hours may carry hidden costs that go far beyond tired eyes and tension…
Bengaluru: A 22-year-old city woman experienced excessive facial hair, acne, weight gain, and irregular menstrual cycles. When she sought treatment from a dermatologist, she was advised to undergo an ultrasound scan, which showed normal ovaries. She was told she did not have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and was prescribed only local treatment. However, her irregular…
After decades of being treated as an ovarian condition rather than hormonal, with no proper means of treatment or diagnosis, A proper means of treatment or diagnosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) finally gets a new name, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS). This comes after two years of research by a group of endocrinologists, led by…
