Health
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Foundation-stone for Osmania General Hospital to be laid shortly, says Telangana minister
Hyderabad: Telangana health minister Damodar Raja Narasimha announced on Monday, December 2, that the foundation stone for the new Osmania General Hospital (OGH) which features over 2000 beds and is being constructed…
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Hyderabad: Dana Kishore to coordinate Osmania General Hospital works
Hyderabad: Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) principal secretary M Dana Kishore was appointed as the nodal officer to coordinate with various departments for works regarding Osmania General Hospital (OGH) in Hyderabad.…
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‘Gave nod to faculty recruitment by VCs,’ says Telangana CM
Hyderabad: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy, on Monday, December 2, announced that he directed the vice-chancellors of ten state universities to recruit teaching and non-teaching staff. He made the announcement while attending…
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Delhi chokes as air quality stays in ‘very poor’ category for 7th day
New Delhi: The national capital’s air quality remained in the “very poor” category for the seventh consecutive day on Sunday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 346, as per data…
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Telangana: Surekha suspects RS Praveen’s hand in food poisoning cases in Gurukuls
Hyderabad: Forests and endowments minister Konda Surekha has expressed suspicion on the handiwork of former secretary of Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (TGSWREIS) and BRS leader RS Praveen Kumar in…
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India made notable progress on HIV, outperformed global reduction rate: Centre
New Delhi: While over 2.5 million people are living with HIV in India, the country has made notable progress, and outperformed the global reduction rate, said the Ministry of Health and Family…
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Govt doubles down on addressing kids’ addiction to online games
New Delhi: Social media intermediaries are required to ensure expeditious action towards the removal of content related to online gaming and potential harms like addiction to children, the Rajya Sabha was informed.…
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Telangana health minister stresses eradication of seasonal diseases
Hyderabad: Telangana health minister C Damodar Raja Narasimha on Friday, November 28 stressed the eradication of seasonal diseases and strengthening the Telangana Vaidya ViVidhana Parishad (TVVP). With the emphasis on quality services…
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Telangana: Woman gives birth in auto due to bad road conditions
Hyderabad: A pregnant woman gave birth to a baby while going to the hospital for delivery in an auto, because the road to her hamlet wasn’t in a good condition. The incident…
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Delhi’s AQI at 343; air quality may slip to ‘severe’ in 24 hours
New Delhi: Delhi’s air quality remained stagnant in the “very poor” category on Tuesday, with experts warning that it may deteriorate to “severe” levels in the next 24 hours due to a…
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Scores of Telangana residential school students suffer food poisoning again
Hyderabad: Hardly a week after around 50 students from ZPHS Maganur in Narayanpet district fell ill after consuming their mid-day meal on November 20 and 21, a similar incident occurred on Tuesday,…
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Biologic therapies show promise for severe asthma: Report
New Delhi: Biologic therapies are revolutionising severe asthma management, showcasing potential for remission, but cost and equitable access are the major barriers, according to a report on Tuesday. Biologic therapy, also known…
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Weight loss, diabetes drugs can also protect kidneys: Study
New Delhi: The popular glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists known to help in weight loss as well as manage blood sugar can also protect the kidneys, regardless of diabetes status, finds a…
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Can air pollution affect weight gain and hormonal health?
New Delhi: Amid poor air quality in the national capital, doctors on Friday warned that the air pollutants, besides causing respiratory and cardiovascular issues, can also lead to weight gain, contribute to…
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Delhi air quality stays ‘Very Poor’ with AQI at 371 amid smog
New Delhi: The air quality in Delhi-NCR on Friday morning was reported to be in the ‘very poor’ category with a thin layer of smog engulfing the region. According to the Central…
