Indian Council of Medical Research

India sets up the first diabetes biobank in Chennai. Here’s why this is significant – Firstpost

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India sets up the first diabetes biobank in Chennai. Here’s why this is significant – Firstpost

India has set up the country’s first-ever diabetes biobank in Chennai. The initiative, a collaboration between the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF), aims to boost scientific research and treatment for diabetes in the country. As per a study, India has over 10 crore diabetes cases and 13.6 … Read more

ICMR releases revised ‘Dietary Guidelines for Indians’, urges avoiding protein supplements

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ICMR releases revised ‘Dietary Guidelines for Indians’, urges avoiding protein supplements

NEW DELHI: The Indian Council of Medical Research has urged to avoid protein supplements for building body mass and has recommended restricting salt intake, minimising sugar and ultra-processed foods and reading information on food labels to make informed and healthy food choices. The Hyderabad-based National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) under the apex health research body … Read more