India, Nov. 8 -- The Donald Trump-led administration has launched a new directive under which foreigners seeking visas to live in the US might be rejected if they have certain medical conditions, including diabetes or obesity.

According to a report published by KFF Health News, the White House has stated that if granted visas, these individuals might end up relying on public benefits and potentially drain US resources.

The direction was issued in a cable sent by the US State Department to embassy and consular officials and was examined by KFF Health News.

"You must consider an applicant's health," the cable reads. "Certain medical conditions - including, but not limited to, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, cancers, diabet...