Health
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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…
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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…
