Health
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Ban tobacco sales to prevent lung cancer death in 12L youths: Lancet
New Delhi: Banning the purchase of cigarettes and other tobacco products for youth can significantly prevent 12 lakh lung cancer deaths in the young population, according to a study, published in The…
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Telangana: Maggot-infested eggs fed to children in Karimnagar Anganwadi centre
Hyderabad: In a shocking incident, maggots were found crawling on the eggs provided to children by an Anganwadi centre at Vellampally village of Medipalli mandal in Karimnagar district on Tuesday, October 1.…
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Indian-origin scientist finds cancer therapy safe for patients with HIV & TB
New Delhi: In a significant breakthrough to help patients battling both HIV and tuberculosis (TB), a study led by an Indian-origin scientist found a cancer therapy that can help control TB and…
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Hyderabad’s monuments shine pink, raising awareness for Breast Cancer
Hyderabad: From historic Charminar to T-Hub, several iconic buildings in Hyderabad were illuminated in pink on Monday evening to mark the beginning of International Breast Cancer awareness month. Historic Charminar, Buddha statue,…
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Heart diseases rising among young, premenopausal Indian women
New Delhi: While males are generally more susceptible to heart disease than females, heart issues are now becoming increasingly common among young and premenopausal women in the country, health experts said on…
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World Heart Day: Hyderabad hospital conducts 5k run
Hyderabad: SGL hospital, a city-based hospital on Sunday, September 29 conducted a marathon in view of World Heart Day. A few people were also trained in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). About 500 people…
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Heart diseases rising among young, premenopausal Indian women
New Delhi: While males are generally more susceptible to heart disease than females, heart issues are now becoming increasingly common among young and premenopausal women in the country, health experts said on…
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Heart attacks, strokes account for 3.9 mn deaths annually in South-East Asia: WHO
New Delhi: Heart attacks and strokes are a global health challenge, accounting for 3.9 million deaths annually, in the South-East Asia Region, including India, said the World Health Organization on Saturday, ahead…
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Breast milk at birth linked to lower asthma risk in kids, Study
New York: A team of researchers on Friday said that infants who were exclusively fed breast milk during their hospitalisation at birth were 22 percent less likely to develop asthma in early…
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Tobacco claims 13 lakh lives in India every year: Union minister
New Delhi: Tobacco kills 13 lakh people every year in India, said Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav on Tuesday. While virtually launching the second edition of…
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Telangana govt to give families single ‘digital’ card for ration, other schemes
Hyderabad: The Telangana government is planning to issue digital cards to every family in the state. The single card will provide medical care services, that will also help in availing ration and…
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Kerala to issue revised Mpox guidelines after reporting India’s first case of new strain
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala health department announced plans to release revised guidelines for the prevention and treatment of Mpox, a decision that came in the wake of the southern state reporting the country’s…
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Hyderabad psychologists urge reducing stigma around workplace stress
The death of a 23-year-old fresher at Ernst & Young (EY), just four months into her job, reportedly due to overwhelming workplace stress, has sparked widespread outrage, highlighting the toxic work culture…
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‘Non-skippable’ anti-tobacco ads should precede content on OTT platforms, proposes govt
New Delhi: The Union health ministry has proposed mandatory display of “non-skippable” anti-tobacco health spots of at least 30 seconds and audio-visual disclaimer on ill-effects of tobacco use for 20 seconds on…
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Telangana: Death of newborn at Huzurnagar Area Hospital raises questions
Hyderabad: The death of a newborn child at Suryapet Government General Hospital on September 17 due to severe asphyxia and shock, has raised several questions over the stress imposed on government hospitals…
