International body recommends more sensitive test to indicate risk of developing diabetes

International body recommends more sensitive test to indicate risk of developing diabetes

The measure of blood sugar one hour after a 75 gm sugar solution is consumed is likely to be a far more sensitive and practical method to screen for intermediate hyperglycaemia, say experts. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/IStockphoto The International Diabetes Federation (IDF), in a position statement, has recommended the adoption of a test measuring … Read more

Joshimath crisis | Declare Himalayas eco sensitive zone, regulate big projects, says Swadeshi Jagran Manch

Joshimath crisis | Declare Himalayas eco sensitive zone, regulate big projects, says Swadeshi Jagran Manch

Large cracks visible on the walls and roads and a wall leading to Vishnupuram, over 570 houses have developed cracks and many families displaced. | Photo Credit: KRISHNAN VV Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM), an affiliate of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Saturday said that several “overambitious” projects under execution in the Himalayas of Uttarakhand are … Read more

If Your Meds Make Your Skin More Sensitive to the Sun

If Your Meds Make Your Skin More Sensitive to the Sun

You may know that taking some antibiotics and acne medicine can trigger skin sensitivity to the sun, but common over-the-counter meds like aspirin and antihistamines can also spark sunburns and rashes. Medications with a possible sun sensitivity side effect are prescribed for a wide range of conditions including allergies, arthritis, depression, diabetes, hypertension, and rosacea. … Read more

Poll: Minorities Less Comfortable Discussing Sensitive Issues With a Doctor

Poll: Minorities Less Comfortable Discussing Sensitive Issues With a Doctor

July 27, 2021 — For many people, going to the doctor for a routine checkup is nothing out of the ordinary. But for others, doctor visits can trigger feelings of fear and anxiousness — something that is more common among members of minority communities, or those who have sensitive, or seemingly embarrassing, topics to discuss, … Read more

After Hathras, CM Yogi Adityanath asks police to be sensitive in ‘New Uttar Pradesh’

After Hathras, CM Yogi Adityanath asks police to be sensitive in ‘New Uttar Pradesh’

UP CM Yogi Adityanath also accused the Opposition of inciting communal, caste riot in response to the Hathras case. File photo of UP CM Yogi Adityanath (Photo Credits: PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath issued a statement to the press on Sunday accusing the Opposition of engaging in a conspiracy over the Hathras case. … Read more