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Nishikant Kamat, director of Drishyam and Madaari, dies at 50 of multiple organ failure
UPDATED ON AUG 17, 2020 07:11 PM IST
Drishyam and Madaari director Nishikant Kamat passed away at a Hyderabad hospital on Monday at the age of 50. He was suffering from chronic liver disease.
Fear of side-effects keeps plasma donors away in Haryana
By Sunil Rahar, Rohtak
UPDATED ON AUG 06, 2020 12:23 AM IST
World Hepatitis Day 2020: Causes, symptoms, treatment of the liver disease
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times, Delhi
UPDATED ON JUL 28, 2020 09:36 AM IST
On World Hepatitis Day today, here are some facts about the causes, symptoms and treatment of the disease.
Chronic liver disease can add risk of death in Covid-19 patients: Study
By Anonna Dutt | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUL 19, 2020 12:50 AM IST
Forty-three percent of those who were in the advanced stages of the disease with cirrhosis or scarring due to the ailments died of Covid-19, according to the study recently published in the Hepatology International.
Sachin Tendulkar inaugurates plasma donation center in Mumbai
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUL 08, 2020 12:23 PM IST
While Delhi accounts for the highest 3497.1 recovered cases per million as against 1242.9 active cases per million, followed by Maharashtra having 869.5 recovered cases per million as against 661.6 active cases per million, according to health ministry.
‘Anyone who has ever been pregnant can’t donate plasma’: ILBS director
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUL 03, 2020 03:56 PM IST
A person can donate plasma after 14 days of recovery only if they are not older than 60-65 years of age, do not have uncontrolled diabetes or hypertension, do not have chronic kidney, heart, lung, or liver disease.
PGIMER to start DM course in interventional radiology
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, Chandigarh, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON JUN 30, 2020 11:25 PM IST
Interventional radiology, an important subspecialty of radiology, allows minimally invasive procedures to be done quickly under minimal anesthesia. It’s also relatively painless
11% of Pune’s Covid fatalities showed no associated risk factors
By Stefy Thevar | Hindustan Times, Pune
UPDATED ON JUN 17, 2020 04:31 PM IST
The common pre-existing ailments that can be fatal for a Covid-19 positive patient include blood pressure, kidney and liver disease, diabetes and respiratory illness
80% Covid-19 patients asymptomatic, silent spread concern looms in Rajasthan
By Urvashi Dev Rawal | Hindustan Times, Jaipur
UPDATED ON APR 26, 2020 04:11 PM IST
Doctors in the state said as the Sars-Cov2 virus infects more and more people, a majority are not showing symptoms of the disease but are becoming carriers who can potentially spread the virus among more sections of society.
World Liver Day 2020: 5 ways to keep your liver healthy
By Dr Veena Aggarwal | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON APR 19, 2020 09:58 AM IST
There has been a steady rise in the rate of liver diseases over the years. Globally, alcohol, NASH and viral hepatitis are the most common causative factors of liver diseases.
Obesity causes diabetes in women, kidney disease in men. Here’s how
By Indo Asian News Service | London
UPDATED ON OCT 26, 2019 12:51 PM IST
While obesity causes type 2 diabetes in both women and men, women were at higher risk of type 2 diabetes; men faced a greater risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic kidney disease.
Study identifies therapy for liver disease in HIV patients
By Asian News International | Asian News International, Washington D.c
UPDATED ON OCT 13, 2019 04:10 PM IST
There is currently no treatment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in HIV patients, but the results of this research could eventually lead to a first-in-class therapy for this serious condition.
Diabetics at higher risk of liver disease: Study
By Asian News International | Asian News International, Washington D.c
UPDATED ON MAY 20, 2019 01:01 PM IST
A recent study suggests that people with type 2 diabetes are at particular risk of liver disease and should be monitored closely to prevent life-threatening disease progression.
Hypertension drug shows promise in liver disease
By Indo Asian News Service | Indo Asian News Service, New York
UPDATED ON MAR 24, 2019 10:31 AM IST
While there are therapies to treat some forms of liver diseases, including hepatitis C and autoimmune hepatitis, options have been limited for treating portal hypertension.
Strength training reduces additional health risks associated with obesity: Study
By Asian News International | Asian News International, Washington D.c. [usa]
UPDATED ON MAR 19, 2019 11:31 AM IST
A recent study reports that strength training for a short period of time was adequate to reduce the accumulation of liver fat and improve the regulation of blood glucose in obese mice, even without overall loss of body weight.
Eat tomatoes to fight liver cancer, inflammation
By Indo Asian News Service | Indo Asian News Service, New York
UPDATED ON MAR 02, 2019 06:53 PM IST
Higher consumption of tomatoes could be associated with a decreased risk of liver cancer caused by high-fat diets, a study has found.
Liver diseases silent, don’t ignore symptoms
By Rhythma Kaul | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 03, 2018 04:05 PM IST
Doctors say, most of the liver diseases are silent and by the time symptoms appear there is already 50% or above damage done to the liver, and cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver set in, especially in viral Hepatitis B and C.
Breastfeeding may prevent non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
By Asian News International | Asian News International, Washington D.c.
UPDATED ON NOV 04, 2018 12:59 PM IST
According to study findings, women in the cohort who breastfed one or more children for longer than six months had a lower risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease compared to those who did not breastfeed or breastfed for under one month.
Ditch the snacks, keeping a long gap between meals can boost health and longevity
By HT Correspondent | Indo Asian News Service
UPDATED ON SEP 08, 2018 10:13 AM IST
Longer daily fasting times or increasing the duration between meals can make men more healthy and help them live longer, compared to those who eat more frequently, says this new study.
8 health symptoms people ignore, but could be signs of a serious disease
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, Delhi
UPDATED ON AUG 01, 2018 04:53 PM IST
Sudden headaches, constant tiredness and shortness of breath could be symptoms which you should look out for.
Regular screening of the liver can protect you from severe hepatitis
By HT Correspondent | Asian News International
UPDATED ON JUL 28, 2018 01:48 PM IST
On World Hepatitis Day 2018, we tell you about how hepatitis can be transmitted, how to prevent it and treat it.
World Hepatitis Day 2018: Cause, symptoms and treatment of the disease
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON JUL 28, 2018 09:02 AM IST
On World Hepatitis Day, we tell you some interesting facts about the causes and symptoms of the disease as well as what can be done about it.
Heavy drinkers are at an increased risk of death, here’s why
By Asian News International | Asian News International, Washington D.c.
UPDATED ON JUL 13, 2018 01:55 PM IST
Due to heavy drinking, there is uncontrolled iron absorption in the body, which puts extra pressure on the body’s vital organs.
This natural antioxidant found in our body could help improve heart health
By HT Correspondent | Asian News International
PUBLISHED ON MAY 20, 2018 02:52 PM IST
A recent analysis of health data from almost 100,000 veterans, both with and without HIV infection, found that within normal ranges, higher levels of bilirubin in the blood were associated with lower rates of heart failure, heart attack and stroke.
Is your period irregular? This lifestyle disease could be to blame
By Soma Das | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON APR 26, 2018 04:30 PM IST
A new study shows that girls diagnosed with type 2 diabetes have a high frequency of menstrual irregularities, which can put them at risk of fatty liver disease, fertility problems and endometrial cancer. Here’s why.
He’s been battling obesity since he was 5, had bariatric surgery at 14
By Anonna Dutt | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON APR 21, 2018 04:14 PM IST
Mihir Jain used to eat only fried snacks, chips and colas. By 13, he was insulin-dependent, hypertensive and had fatty liver disease.
Indian children, obese and slim, are being hit by fatty liver disease
By Anonna Dutt & Dipanjan Sinha | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON APR 21, 2018 04:17 PM IST
They’re eating too much junk and getting too little exercise, doctors say.
World Liver Day 2018: All you need to know about liver health
By Manali Shah | Hindustan Times, Mumbai
UPDATED ON APR 19, 2018 03:33 PM IST
On World Liver Day, take a look at the importance of keeping your liver healthy, and dos and don’ts for making sure your liver functions properly.
Red meat puts you at higher risk of cancer and diabetes. Stay away from it
By HT Correspondent | Asian News International
UPDATED ON APR 16, 2018 02:18 PM IST
To avoid cancer and diabetes, experts say you should stick to a diet that includes fish and ‘white meat’ like chicken, says a new study.
Fruits, veggies & fish: A Mediterranean-style diet is good for your liver
By Asian News International | Asian News International
UPDATED ON APR 13, 2018 05:00 PM IST
A new study found that a diet rich in vegetables and fermented milk products such as yoghurt, along with coffee, tea and chocolate, is associated with a lower risk of hospitalisation in liver cirrhosis patients.
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