In a post-Covid world, many people are scared any time there is a health scare. Understandably, it is difficult for those going through it. However, there are many advancements being made every other day to highlight how there are an equal number of medical miracles that can give people hope. Surgical removal of a 2.5 kg tumour In the most recent example, a 41-year-old woman from Thane has successfully undergone a complex surgical procedure to remove a massive 2.5-kilogram hemangioma liver tumour from her liver at the hospital. The woman who underwent the surgery at Jupiter Lifeline Hospital in the same city, had been living with the condition unknowingly for many years. Hemangiomas are benign tumours composed of blood vessels and typically remain small and asymptomatic. They predominantly affect adults between 30 and 50 years of age, with causes still not fully understood. The tumours are often detected incidentally during imaging tests for unrelated conditions. However, in this case, the tumour grew significantly, leading to persistent abdominal discomfort and early satiety. The woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, said, "I had been experiencing a dull ache in my abdomen for months, along with a feeling of fullness after eating small meals, but I never imagined it was something serious,” she shared, continuing, “When the doctors revealed the size of the tumour, I was shocked. I am incredibly grateful to the medical team for detecting and treating it in time.” The presence of the tumour came to light when the health experts at the hospital conducted a CT scan. Given the size of the tumour, the doctors said a surgery was necessary. Dr Gaurav Patel, the lead surgeon on the case, highlighted the complexities involved in the procedure. “Hemangiomas of this size are extremely rare, and their removal requires meticulous surgical planning. The risks of complications are high, but through careful execution and precision, we were able to successfully remove the tumor while preserving the liver’s function.” The surgery lasted over four hours and involved advanced techniques to minimize risks and facilitate a smooth recovery. Dr Ankush Golhar, who assisted in the procedure, emphasised the importance of preserving liver functionality. “Our primary focus was to ensure that the patient’s liver remained fully functional post-surgery. We are pleased with the outcome, and her recovery has been remarkable.” Complex heart surgery on girl with hole in the heartWhile that was in Thane, there was another one in Parel, where a rare and life-saving feat saw a team of doctors at Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for children, successfully performed a complex hybrid heart surgery on a four-a-half-year-old girl, who was diagnosed with a hole in her heart just two months after birth. Led by Dr Biswa Panda, paediatric cardiac surgeon, along with the cath lab team headed by Dr Kshitij Seth, and Dr Jain, the team carried out a periventricular VSD device closure along with pulmonary artery augmentation on bypass. It has been a four-year journey for the parents, Akash and Mamta Maurya, residents of Kandivali. While they were overjoyed in 2021 after the birth of their baby girl Saanvi, everything appeared normal at first, but just 10 days after her birth, the parents noticed rapid breathing. Concerned, they took her to a nearby doctor, who, after a thorough examination, the 2D Echo test confirmed that their baby had a hole in her heart.At the time, she had a large, difficult-to-reach hole in her heart (Ventricular Septal Defect), which was causing severe heart failure. She struggled to breathe, couldn’t feed properly, and wasn’t growing. Even though her condition was life-threatening, she was too fragile to undergo a major open-heart surgery at that stage. To stabilise her at the age of three and a half months, doctors performed a temporary PA banding surgery that helped reduce the stress on her heart and allowed her to grow stronger. The hole in her heart made everyday life a constant struggle as she would get tired even with minimal activity and couldn’t play or run around like other kids her age. Most of her time was spent indoors, under constant care and supervision. She required regular check-ups, medications, and close monitoring. Her parents were emotionally shattered, watching her miss out on the joys of childhood. As she grew older and turned four and a half years old, the surgery was possible. However, it was high-risk and would usually last 7–8 hours with extended recovery time. In an innovative move, the doctors opted for a hybrid procedure, combining catheter-based and open-heart techniques. Using advanced transesophageal echo guidance during surgery, a device was inserted directly into the heart to close the VSD, followed by surgical enlargement of the pulmonary artery. This approach reduced the total surgery time to just 2.5–3 hours, improving recovery and saving the life of the baby. If left untreated, VSD complications can lead to severe heart failure, stunted growth, and breathing difficulties. In critical cases, it can become life-threatening for the child. Dr Biswa said, “Periventricular VSD closures like this occur in only about one in a lakh open-heart surgeries. VSD closures themselves are uncommon in children and performing them through a hybrid approach is even rarer. Such a complex hybrid surgery typically happens only once every 4 to 5 years. Such a procedure is only possible when there is perfect coordination between skilled teams, modern infrastructure, and precise imaging technologies.”The child’s father Akash was overwhelmed with gratitude. Expressing his relief, he shared, “Seeing our daughter struggle every single day was heartbreaking. She couldn’t play, she would tire easily, and most of her time was spent indoors while other children ran around freely. We felt helpless as parents, watching her miss out on a normal childhood. But this surgery gave her a second chance at life. Today, seeing her breathe with ease, smile without pain, and talk excitedly about going to school and playing with friends is a dream come true. We will forever be grateful to the doctors for giving our little girl the life she truly deserves.
29 April,2025 06:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThere is no scientific evidence to prove that urine therapy can treat any disease, said health experts on Tuesday, after Bollywood actor Paresh Rawal vouched for its benefits for his knee injury. In a recent media interview, the veteran actor claimed that he “sipped his urine like a beer first thing in the morning” to heal his injured knee. "I did for 15 days and when the X-ray reports came in, the doctor was surprised," Rawal said. “As an oncologist, I must emphasise that while anecdotal experiences like Paresh Rawal's are fascinating, they should not be mistaken for medical advice. There is no scientific evidence supporting urine therapy as a treatment for any diseases whether musculoskeletal injuries or cancer,” Dr. Abhishek Shankar, Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Dr BR Ambedkar Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital at AIIMS, Delhi, told IANS. “Even with all the scientific progress and easy access to good healthcare information, it is unfortunate that some people still look for shortcuts and try to promote them. Drinking urine does not cure any health problems. This myth has been proven wrong many times,” added Dr. Rajeev Jayadevan, Convener, Research Cell, Kerala State IMA. Urine therapy, also known as Urophagia, is the practice of drinking urine. In Ayurveda, urine was used to treat asthma, allergies, indigestion, wrinkles and even cancer. However, the claims are based on anecdotes or ancient texts and have no robust scientific evidence to support the benefits. On the other hand, there is evidence to show that drinking urine has several health risks, said Shankar. Many studies showed that urine contains bacteria, which if ingested could be harmful. It can also introduce toxins into the gut and potentially cause further illnesses like stomach infections. Further, because urine is a diuretic, it may also increase a person's risk of dehydration. Rawal is not the only one to claim the benefits of urine therapy. The list also includes British TV star Ben Grylls and Mexican boxer Juan Manuel Marquez. “There is no credible scientific evidence that supports this type of therapy for any benefit whatsoever, urine is actually body based that contains a lot of waste materials which the kidneys filter, and reintroducing it into the body can cause a lot of side effects like infection, electrolytic balance or delayed appropriate medical care,” Dr Charudatt Vaity, a Mumbai-based intensivist told IANS. The experts noted that recovery from injuries depends on several factors like rest, nutrition, and appropriate medical care. They cautioned the public to rely on evidence-based medicine rather than unverified home remedies. “It’s important to rely on facts and real science, not on myths or shortcuts,” Jayadevan told IANS. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
29 April,2025 03:57 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSIsraeli researchers have discovered that stress experienced by mothers during pregnancy affects the foetus's brain. The discovery led by researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) could pave the way for new treatments or interventions to support a baby's healthy development after birth, Xinhua news agency reported. Published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, the study revealed that maternal stress during pregnancy could "reprogramme" key molecular pathways in the foetus, particularly the cholinergic system -- a network of nerve cells responsible for regulating stress responses and inflammation. The researchers analysed blood samples from 120 newborns and their mothers collected at birth, focusing on small RNA molecules known as tRNA fragments (tRFs), many of which originate from mitochondrial DNA. These molecules play a critical role in regulating cellular functions and responses to stress. “We found that even before babies take their first breath, the stress their mothers experience can shape how their bodies manage stress themselves,” said Prof. Hermona Soreq, from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The study also uncovered major differences between male and female infants. Baby girls showed a sharp decrease in specific tRFs, called CholinotRFs, which are involved in the production of acetylcholine -- a brain chemical crucial for memory and immune function. While baby boys showed elevated levels of an enzyme (AChE) that breaks down acetylcholine, suggesting a diminished capacity to manage stress. Using machine learning, the researchers determined with 95 per cent accuracy whether baby girls had been exposed to maternal stress during pregnancy based on their RNA profiles. This discovery may help explain why children exposed to stress in the womb are more likely to face mental health or developmental challenges later in life. The researchers said the findings could raise awareness and lead to better support for pregnant women under stress, even if they don't have a formal diagnosis of anxiety or depression. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
29 April,2025 12:41 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSDaily exposure to certain chemicals used in plastic items like food containers or medical equipment could be linked to an increase in deaths due to heart disease worldwide, according to a study published in the journal Lancet eBiomedicine on Tuesday. Researchers at New York University Langone Health said that the chemicals, called phthalates, are in widespread use globally. Phthalates found in cosmetics, detergents, solvents, plastic pipes, and bug repellants have for decades been linked with an increased risk of conditions ranging from obesity and diabetes to fertility issues and cancer. The new study focused on a kind of phthalate called di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), which is used to make food containers, medical equipment, and other plastic softer and more flexible. Previous studies linked their exposure with an overactive immune response (inflammation) in the heart’s arteries, which can potentially lead to heart attack or stroke. However, the new analysis estimated that DEHP exposure contributed to 356,238 deaths, or more than 13 per cent of all global mortality from heart disease in 2018 among men and women ages 55 through 64. “By highlighting the connection between phthalates and a leading cause of death across the world, our findings add to the vast body of evidence that these chemicals present a tremendous danger to human health,” said lead author Sara Hyman, an associate research scientist at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. For the research, the team used health and environmental data from dozens of population surveys to estimate DEHP exposure across 200 countries and territories. The information included urine samples containing chemical breakdown products left by the plastic additive. The Middle East, South Asia, East Asia, and the Pacific bore a much larger share of the death toll than others -- about three-fourths of the total. It is because these countries face higher rates of exposure to the chemicals, possibly because they are undergoing a boom in plastic production but with fewer manufacturing restrictions than other regions, the researchers explained. “Our results underscore the urgent need for global regulations to reduce exposure to these toxins, especially in areas most affected by rapid industrialisation and plastic consumption,” said Leonardo Trasande, from NYU Grossman. Trasande stated that the overall death toll from heart disease connected to these chemicals is likely much higher. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
29 April,2025 12:24 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSCovid-19 vaccines do not cause significant metabolic changes, easing concerns about potential long-term side effects, according to a study on Monday. The research led by researchers from Murdoch University in Australia followed 33 participants over 480 days, tracking 167 metabolic markers across 28 time points, Xinhua news agency reported. The results showed no meaningful impact on key health indicators, including inflammatory markers, cardiovascular risk factors, and molecules involved in energy metabolism. "This real-world study shows that Covid-19 vaccines are safe and don't cause significant metabolic changes," said lead author Ruey Leng Loo, Associate Professor at the varsity. "Our findings help counter misinformation and support confidence in vaccination," Loo said. Published in the Journal of Molecular Medicine, the research compared vaccinated participants with a control group who had never contracted Covid, as well as individuals who had experienced mild infections. The metabolic profiles of vaccinated individuals closely matched those of the control group, further indicating that vaccines do not trigger major biological shifts, the study said. Metabolic markers, including 34 cytokines, 112 lipoproteins, and 21 low-molecular-weight metabolites, remained largely stable post-vaccination. While a slight, temporary increase in the inflammation-related marker Chemokine IP10 was observed after the third dose, levels remained within the normal range and returned to baseline before subsequent vaccinations, Loo said. In contrast, even mild Covid infections were found to cause more pronounced metabolic disruptions than vaccination, she said. The expert noted that multiple doses do not produce the same biological disturbances seen after infection. “While mild SARS-CoV-2 infections can cause more pronounced metabolic changes, the temporary fluctuations we observed after each vaccination were minor in comparison,” Loo said. “These findings offer further reassurance to those hesitant about vaccination, demonstrating that multiple doses do not cause the same biological responses as the Covid-19 infections. Although the results are promising, the team stressed the need for further research with larger and more diverse groups. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
29 April,2025 11:15 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSReducing salt intake is one of the most cost-effective strategies to boost health, said experts as salt consumption in India is exceeding safe limits, contributing significantly to the growing burden of non-communicable diseases. Doctors and public health leaders called for stronger physician-led campaigns, reformulation of packaged foods, and consumer education to curb India's rising salt crisis, at The Salt Fight 2025: Say NO to Na workshop organised by the Delhi Medical Association (DMA) and other organisations. Addressing modifiable risk factors like excess salt intake is critical to reversing the country's non-communicable disease burden, which accounts for nearly 65 per cent of all deaths, said Dr Vinod Kumar Paul, Member, of NITI Aayog, during the event, held in the national capital. "Reducing salt intake may seem simple, but it is among the most cost-effective strategies available. It is not enough to know the risks -- we must focus on what works. Practical campaigns and evidence-based solutions must be scaled urgently," he added. Further, quoting global research, Paul noted that cutting salt intake by 30 per cent could reduce hypertension prevalence by at least 25 per cent, helping prevent conditions non-communicable diseases such as heart attacks, strokes, and kidney disease. According to health data, the average salt consumption in India stands at nearly 11 grams per day, far exceeding the WHO-recommended limit of 5 grams. Excess salt is often consumed unknowingly through processed foods, restaurant meals, and packaged snacks. Dr Girish Tyagi, President of the Delhi Medical Association, stressed that physicians had a vital role in making salt reduction a part of routine clinical practice. "Salt reduction should not be a footnote during patient consultations. It must be central to our health advice, encouraging low-sodium options and greater awareness about hidden sources of salt," he said. Dr Atul Goel, Director General of Health Services, New Delhi, linked salt excess to broader issues in modern lifestyles. "Processed foods, refined oils, and excessive salt are harming us slowly. Even medicines and injectable products may contain sodium. Reducing salt by even 2 grams a day can protect millions," he said. The experts also discussed the importance of food industry reformulations, mandatory front-of-pack salt labelling, taxation on high-salt foods, and promoting low-salt recipes that do not compromise taste. The experts called on physicians, policymakers, and the food industry to work together in creating a low-salt culture across India to help stem the tide of preventable diseases. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
28 April,2025 03:58 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSDo you regularly eat ready-to-eat-or-heat foods? Beware, a global study on Monday showed that the consumption of such ultra-processed foods (UPFs) can significantly increase the risk of preventable premature deaths. Previous studies have linked UPFs -- rich in sodium, trans fats, and sugar -- with 32 different diseases including cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, some types of cancer, and depression. The new study analysed data from nationally representative dietary surveys and mortality data from eight countries (Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, United Kingdom, and the US). The findings published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, show that premature deaths attributable to consumption of UPFs increase significantly according to their share in individuals’ total energy intake. The study reinforces the call for global action to reduce UPF consumption, supported by regulatory and fiscal policies that foster healthier environments. UPFs are ready-to-eat-or-heat industrial formulations made with ingredients extracted from foods or synthesised in laboratories, with little or no whole foods in their composition. "UPFs affect health beyond the individual impact of the high content of critical nutrients (sodium, trans fats, and sugar) because of the changes in the foods during industrial processing and the use of artificial ingredients, including colourants, artificial flavours, and sweeteners, emulsifiers, and many other additives and processing aids, so assessing deaths from all-causes associated with UPF consumption allows an overall estimate of the effect of industrial food processing on health," said lead investigator Eduardo AF Nilson, from the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil. The team initially estimated a linear association between the dietary share of UPFs and all-cause mortality so that each 10 per cent increase in the participation of UPFs in the diet increases the risk of death from all causes by 3 per cent. Then, using the relative risks and the food consumption data for all countries (ranging from 15 per cent of the total energy intake in Colombia to over 50 per cent of the calories in the US), they built a model. The results estimated that the percentage of all-cause premature preventable deaths due to the consumption of UPFs can vary from 4 per cent in countries with lower UPF consumption to almost 14 per cent in countries with the highest UPF consumption. The team raised concerns that consumption of UPFs in high-income countries UPF while already high is relatively stable for over a decade. On the other hand, the consumption has continuously increased in low- and middle-income countries. This means that while the attributable burden in high-income countries is currently higher, it is growing in the other countries, the researchers said. "This shows that policies that disincentivise the consumption of UPFs are urgently needed globally, promoting traditional dietary patterns based on local fresh and minimally processed foods," Nilson said. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
28 April,2025 11:33 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSScreening for both active and dormant tuberculosis (TB) infection simultaneously can help improve detection, which is key for better outcomes, according to a study. The new strategy, proposed by a team of researchers led by Queen Mary University of London, can curtail infection rates, potentially save lives. It provides a solution to problems with current TB screening, which does not always accurately detect disease. "Global TB control requires early identification and treatment of TB in risk groups. Our novel screening algorithms show that screening for active and dormant TB can be done simultaneously with high accuracy for migrants from countries where TB is common to improve individual and population benefits,” said Dr Dominik Zenner, Clinical Reader in Infectious Disease Epidemiology at Queen Mary. Researchers hope that this new approach, published in the European Respiratory Journal, will inform guidance from global health organisations and key decision-makers on the most effective way to screen for TB. TB is the deadliest infectious diseases globally, with 10.8 million new cases and 1.25 million deaths in 2023. The infection can remain dormant in the body for some years without causing the symptoms of the disease but may cause active disease in the future especially among certain people at high risk. Accurate testing of both active and dormant infection is therefore of critical importance in screening programmes, explained the researchers. The team examined data on 13 different TB tests as described in 437 original studies and published systematic reviews. These data were then used to estimate how good screening tests are at both correctly identifying TB and avoiding false positive results. They found that including some immunological tests for dormant TB infection (TBI tests) added value to TB screening algorithms. TBI tests could also support earlier diagnosis of harder to detect TB, including extrapulmonary TB (disease that occurs outside the patient’s lungs) or TB in children. This novel approach challenges existing protocols for TB testing, which reserve TBI tests for diagnosing dormant TB only. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
27 April,2025 01:08 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSA team of US researchers has uncovered the cellular culprit behind age-related abdominal fat, providing new insights into why our midsections widen with middle age. Published in the journal Science, the findings suggest a novel target for future therapies to prevent belly flab and extend our healthy lifespans. Preclinical research by City of Hope, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organisations in the US, has done this research. “People often lose muscle and gain body fat as they age — even when their body weight remains the same,” said Qiong (Annabel) Wang, an associate professor of molecular and cellular endocrinology at City of Hope’s Arthur Riggs Diabetes and Metabolism Research Institute. “We discovered aging triggers the arrival of a new type of adult stem cell and enhances the body’s massive production of new fat cells, especially around the belly,” Wang added. In collaboration with the UCLA laboratory co-corresponding author Xia Yang, the scientists conducted a series of mouse experiments later validated on human cells. Wang and her colleagues focused on white adipose tissue (WAT), the fatty tissue responsible for age-related weight gain. While it’s well-known that fat cells grow larger with age, the scientists suspected that WAT also expanded by producing new fat cells, meaning it may have an unlimited potential to grow. To test their hypothesis, the researchers focused on adipocyte progenitor cells (APCs), a group of stem cells in WAT that evolve into fat cells. The team first transplanted APCs from young and older mice into a second group of young mice. The APCs from the older animals rapidly generated a colossal amount of fat cells. When the team transplanted APCs from young mice into the older mice, however, the stem cells did not manufacture many new fat cells. The results confirmed that older APCs are equipped to independently make new fat cells, regardless of their host’s age. Using single-cell RNA sequencing, the scientists next compared APC gene activity in young and older mice. While barely active in young mice, APCs woke up with a vengeance in middle-aged mice and began pumping out new fat cells. A signalling pathway called leukemia inhibitory factor receptor (LIFR) proved critical for promoting these CP-A cells to multiply and evolve into fat cells. “We discovered that the body’s fat-making process is driven by LIFR. While young mice don't require this signal to make fat, older mice do,” explained Wang. “Our research indicates that LIFR plays a crucial role in triggering CP-As to create new fat cells and expand belly fat in older mice.” “Our findings highlight the importance of controlling new fat-cell formation to address age-related obesity,” said Wang. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
27 April,2025 12:59 PM IST | New York | IANSHaving a good night's sleep and avoiding junk food is essential to keep the liver healthy, said Dr. S.K. Sarin, director of the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS). He said that junk food, as the name suggests, must be put in dustbins as its regular consumption can significantly affect liver health. “The word junk food means it is junk. It has to be put in the dustbin. But if you think your stomach and intestines are dustbins, put that food inside. Otherwise, avoid, don’t use it,” Sarin said, in a post on social media platform X. Junk food which is rich in unhealthy fats, sugars, and processed ingredients increases the risk of obesity, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes. These diseases then raise the chances of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and progress to more serious complications like cirrhosis and liver cancer. Sarin also urged people to sleep well and not eat late as it may affect the gut bacteria, critical for better health. Studies have shown that people with poor sleep are at increased risk of fatty liver disease. Further, eating late at night has been linked to a higher risk of significant fibrosis -- a sign of liver damage. It is because the body is unable to process fat and carbohydrates during sleep, leading to their accumulation in the liver. “Sleeping late and eating late-night food is not a great idea, because the bacteria in your intestines which process the food, will also sleep late. Restorative good sleep is the best thing,” the leading hepatologist said. Sarin advised people to not lose their health by running after “money, power and positions”. Instead maintaining “a sound healthy body and good night’s sleep” is essential as these are the “only two things which give happiness in life”, the expert said. NAFLD, currently termed metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), is a chronic liver disease that occurs when fat builds up in the liver in people who don't drink much alcohol. It can affect people with diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol. Fatty liver disease is emerging as an important cause of liver disease in India, affecting about three in 10 people in the country. In September last year, the Union Health Ministry released the revised operational guidelines and training module for MAFLD to promote early detection and help boost patient care and outcomes related to the disease. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
27 April,2025 12:46 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSJust three minutes a day of moderate activity may be enough to boost better heart health in older adults, according to a study. Previous studies have shown that as people age, many do not engage in physical activity, increasing their chances of experiencing a cardiovascular event. In the new study, researchers from the UK and Australia noted that doing household chores or shopping for groceries -- referred to as incidental activities -- may also be enough to boost health. Incidental physical activity (IPA) encompasses activities of daily living outside the leisure-time domain and includes preparing meals, keeping the house clean, mowing the lawn, or gardening. “Any daily IPA amount of vigorous or moderate-intensity was associated with lower cardiovascular disease risk in a dose-response manner,” said the researchers from the University of Sydney. “Our findings highlight the potential cardiovascular health value of incidental physical activity, especially for people who struggle to do structured exercise,” they added. In the study published in the journal Circulation, the team analysed data on 24,139 people who wore wrist monitors that tracked their activity levels and who self-identified as non-exercisers. These were compared with those whose wrist monitors showed they engaged in regular moderate activity with those who were more or less active. The results showed that people who engaged in regular moderate incidental activity had a lower risk of experiencing a cardiovascular event or dying from one. More specifically, the team found that people who were moderately active for at least three minutes regularly reduced their chances of having a heart attack, stroke, or other type of cardiovascular event. The key is to try to do several short-duration activities every day, said the researchers. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
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