Health
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Hyderabad doctor quits Indian Academy of Pediatricians over ORS labelling row
Hyderabad: Dr Sivaranjani Santosh has resigned from the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) after she was served legal notices from pharmaceutical companies for publicly questioning the content of oral rehydration drinks, The…
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1.3 bn people had liver disease globally in 2023: Lancet study
New Delhi: About 1.3 billion people around the world were living with Metabolically Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) in 2023, marking a 143 per cent increase since 1990, a study published in…
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False, defamatory: Telangana hospital defends interns over viral reel row
Hyderabad: The Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Telangana’s Adilabad has strongly denied allegations that its interns were filming social media reels during working hours inside the hospital, calling the claims…
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Telangana ranks lowest in healthcare worker-to-population ratio in South India
Hyderabad: A report by the Central Bureau of Health Intelligence (CBHI) highlighted the shortage of healthcare workers in Telangana. As per the report, the National Health Profile (NHP), the state has the…
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National digital portal to track high-risk drugs to be launched soon
Hyderabad: The digitalisation, real-time monitoring and reporting of high-risk Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) is soon going to address the critical issue of substance abuse, diversion of life-saving drugs to the…
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Human chain formed at Durgam Cheruvu Cable Bridge for AIDS awareness
Hyderabad: A human chain program was organised at the Durgam Cheruvu Cable Bridge by Telangana AIDS Control Society on Thursday, April 9, to raise awareness on Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and Human…
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Foundation laid for Rs 41 crore 100-bed critical care block in Kondapur
Hyderabad: Telangana Health Minister Damodar Rajanarsimha on Thursday, April 9, said that a new effort will be made to enhance the emergency and intensive care facilities across the state, including the construction…
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Too hot in Hyderabad? 10 Indian curries that naturally cool your body
Hyderabad summers can drain your energy before the day even begins. Stepping into the kitchen feels like a task, and heavy meals are the last thing you crave. But across India, summer…
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Telangana govt makes it mandatory to register, report all cancer cases
Hyderabad: Recognising cancer as a “notifiable disease” throughout the state, the Telangana government has now mandated that all cancer cases diagnosed or registered at any healthcare facility or lab be reported within…
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Easy access to weight-loss drugs rings alarm bells, regulators step in
New Delhi: As prices tumble and generic versions of GLP-1-based weight-loss drugs flood the market, a quiet frenzy is unfolding that has doctors and authorities alarmed. Medicines that are strictly prescription-based are…
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692 doctors to join Telangana hospitals in major hiring push
Hyderabad: Telangana’s public hospitals are set to get a significant boost in specialist medical staff, with the Medical and Health Services Recruitment Board (MHSRB) on Monday, April 6, announcing the selection of 692…
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Telangana to host ‘Health Week’ from April 6 to 11
Hyderabad: As part of the ongoing 99-day Public Governance Progress Plan, the Telangana government will organise ‘Health Week’ from April 6 to April 11. The week will begin with an ‘Eat Right…
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Villages in Nizamabad ban ice cream carts after food safety raids
Hyderabad: Several villages in Nizamabad district have passed resolutions in their Village Development Committees (VDC) to prevent ice-cream carts from entering their villages this summer. They will levy a fine of Rs…
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Initiative to make Hyderabad autistic children friendly begins at KBR Park
Hyderabad: Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may soon find public spaces in Hyderabad a little more accessible. The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), working with several non-governmental organisations (NGO), is planning…
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What every woman should know about breast cancer
By Dr Nikhil Ghadyalpatil In my years of treating cancer patients, one thing has stayed with me – the women who come to me early do well. The ones who wait often face…
