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To boost immunity, ICMR-NIN to submit first draft of new dietary guideline
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 3 (ANI): The Indian Council of Medical Research and the National Institute of Nutrition will introduce new dietary guidelines to boost immunity as the burden of communicable diseases like COVID-19 and other chronic diseases has increased, said Dr Hemal
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Here's how Vitamin C helps boost immunity against non-communicable disease
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 21 (ANI): With an accelerated rise in the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCD) in India, Vitamin C has become one of the most needed nutrients to lead a healthy life.
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COVID-19: Omicron gradually replacing Delta variant in many states, says t
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 18 (ANI): Indian Council of Medical Research's (ICMR) Head of Epidemiology and Communicable Diseases Dr Samiran Panda on Tuesday said that the Omicron variant of coronavirus is gradually replacing the Delta variant in many states across the country.
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The first domed school of India by Nirvana Being at Ardee Schools, New Del
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 8 (ANI/PRNewswire): In light of the events of the past 18 months, schools as people know them have to be re-imagined - the children have suffered from lack of a routine, a continuity, socialisation, physical play and more.
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Physical activity better for cardiovascular disease patients: Study
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 4 (ANI): A new study has found that moderate to vigorous physical activity is associated with risk reductions of non-communicable diseases and mortality.
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Study suggests more physical activity will be better for cardiovascular di
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 3 (ANI): Moderate to vigorous physical activity is associated with risk reductions of non-communicable diseases and mortality, according to a recent study.
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Establish regulatory frameworks pertaining to control of air pollution at
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 15 (ANI): Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), National Institute for Implementation Research on Non-Communicable Diseases (NIIRNCD) along with Lancet published a report on Monday highlighting the urgent need to establish regulatory frameworks pertaining to
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Increasing number of COVID infections in some states presently indicate th
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 30 (ANI): Dr Samiran Panda, the head of Epidemiology and Communicable Diseases at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Monday said that the states which did not face an intense second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic are now with the increasing trend of COV
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UP CM directs officials to prevent outbreak of communicable diseases
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 30 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed officials to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
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Doctors, public health experts emphasise importance of consumer-friendly f
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 12 (ANI): To address the rising burden of non-communicable diseases in India, leading doctors and global public health experts recently come together to emphasise the importance of consumer-friendly warning labels.
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Two-third NCD patients faced challenges in accessing health care in Odisha
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], August 9 (ANI): A study has revealed that nearly two-thirds of patients suffering from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) faced difficulties in accessing medical care during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Apart from Delta, Delta Plus too should be treated as variant of concern:
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): Although there is no data as of now which shows that the Delta Plus variant of COVID-19 is spreading faster than Delta but the former should also be treated as a "variant of concern", said Dr Raman R Gangakhedkar, former Head Scientist of Epidemiology and Co
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