Health
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Nebuliser, inhaler demand jumps by 60 pc in Delhi winters: Survey
New Delhi: The demand for nebulisers, inhalers and respiratory medicines for children has surged sharply in Delhi during the winter months, with chemists reporting spikes of up to 60 per cent during…
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From 60 pc of global cases to zero: 15 years since India eliminated polio
January 13 marked a historic milestone in India’s public health journey, as the country completed 15 years since its last reported case of wild poliovirus. India’s transition from a polio hotspot to…
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Glamorising tobacco can trigger next epidemic of cancer, lung diseases: Experts
New Delhi: Health and education experts have warned that the growing glamorisation of tobacco through surrogate advertising and its normalisation, by selling it alongside toffees and candies, pose a serious threat to…
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India faces second highest economic burden due to diabetes: Study
New Delhi: India faces the second highest economic burden due to diabetes of USD 11.4 trillion — the United States bears the highest costs at USD 16.5 trillion, and China the third…
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Telangana to be Thalassemia-free state by 2035: Health minister
Hyderabad: Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha on Sunday, January 11, said that Telangana aims to be a Thalassemia-free state by 2035. Speaking at the Asian Thalassemia Conclave held at Kamala Hospital in…
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Over 3K medical staff deployed for Medaram Jatara in Telangana
Hyderabad: As many as 3,199 medical staff have been deployed for the Sammakka–Saralamma Jatara, India’s largest tribal festival, Telangana Health Minister Damodar Rajanarsimha said on Saturday, January 10. Reviewing the healthcare preparedness,…
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44 pc Indian cities face chronic air pollution: Report
New Delhi: Nearly 44 per cent Indian cities face chronic air pollution, indicating a structural problem driven by persistent emission sources rather than short-term episodes, an analysis by the Centre for Research…
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OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Health
New Delhi: OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Health, a dedicated experience to securely connect people’s medical records and wellness apps. The San Francisco-based artificial intelligence (AI) giant has developed the new experience, with…
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Study finds anti-cholesterol drugs may reduce risk of death in diabetes patients
New Delhi: Statins, which help treat high cholesterol, may significantly reduce risk of death and major cardiovascular events in adults with type 2 diabetes, including among those considered at low cardiovascular risk,…
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With 97 pc drop in malaria cases, India set to eradicate disease soon: Amit Shah
Ahmedabad: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said India has recorded a 97 per cent reduction in malaria cases and the country will be free of the disease in a “short…
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Indian counterfeit rabies vaccine flagged by Australia, maker clarifies
New Delhi: Days after Australia issued an advisory against counterfeit rabies vaccine in India, a public sector manufacturer of the vaccine ‘Abhayrab’ clarified that the concern revolves around a specific batch identified…
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ADHD drugs boost alertness, reward perception rather than focus: Study
New Delhi: Prescription medicines used to treat ADHD may be working by making one more alert and interested in tasks, rather than directly improving their ability to focus as was previously thought,…
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Non-veg diet, poor sleep and obesity increase risk of breast cancer: Study
New Delhi: Non-vegetarian diet, poor sleep and obesity have been associated with increased risk of breast cancer which is expected to rise by about 5.6 per cent annually leading to an estimated…
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No gym or regular routine? Here’s how to stay fit over the holiday break
Joondalup: The festive season can throw our exercise routines out the window. You might be staying somewhere different, with no access to a gym. Maybe your yoga studio is closed or social…
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Air pollution now year-round public health crisis, threatening India’s growth: Experts
New Delhi: Health experts and policymakers on Thursday warned that prolonged exposure to pollution is fuelling a sharp rise in strokes, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s, and mental…
