Health
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India accounts for 26% of global TB burden, the highest: WHO
New Delhi: Even as India aims to end tuberculosis (TB) by 2025, five years ahead of the global target, a report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday showed that…
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Telangana cabinet approves Goshamahal Police Stadium land for new OGH
Hyderabad: Revenue minister P Srinivas Reddy has announced that the state cabinet has approved the transfer Goshamahal Police Stadium land for the construction of the new Osmania General Hospital’s campus in its…
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TGMC raids quack clinics in Parigi, Vikarabad, Moinabad and Tandur
Hyderabad: Four teams of Telangana Medical Council (TGMC) inspected various clinics in Parigi, Vikarabad, Moinabad and Tandur towns on Saturday, October 26 and filed criminal complaints against 25 quacks, unqualified individuals posing…
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How Covid virus defeats body’s immune response
New Delhi: Japanese researchers have discovered that SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for Covid-19, carries an enzyme that can act against a cell’s innate defence mechanism against viruses. This can answer why Covid-19…
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Cancer patients nearly 5 times more likely to experience bankruptcy: Researchers
New Delhi: Cancer patients are nearly five times more likely to experience bankruptcy, as financial fallout can follow patients with cancer and their families in the form of lower credit scores and…
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39 pc of Indian workforce in India hail mental health programmes at job
New Delhi: At least 39 percent of the Indian workforce in India have noticed real benefits from their company’s mental health programmes, a survey said on Friday, October 18. Additionally, 48 percent…
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Climate change to have severe impact on health emergency services globally: Study
Copenhagen: Climate change is likely to have a severe impact on health emergency services around the world, international experts in emergency medicine warned on Sunday. Despite this, few countries have assessed the…
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Hyderabad: GHMC commissioner issues food safety guidelines for establishments
Hyderabad: In view of the increasing incidents of food and service establishments being found to have not been following proper kitchen hygiene and sanitation procedures as mandated by the FSSAI (Food Safety…
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A cholesterol regulator can help treat depression, anxiety: Scientists
New York: Scientists on Friday revealed that a cholesterol regulator can become a surprising player in mental health research, helping treat depression and anxiety. Called LXRβ, the nuclear receptor is known for…
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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…
