Health
- Hyderabad
95 percent of brain tumours are acquired, say Hyderabad doctors
Hyderabad: As the World Brain Tumours Day is observed on June 8, it is time to understand how the ailment affects our brains and its challenges. A brain tumour is caused by…
- Telangana
Grant permission to increase PG medical seats in Telangana: Min to NMC
Hyderabad: Telangana health minister Damodar Rajanarsimha has called on the National Medical Commission (NMC) to grant permissions for increasing postgraduate (PG) medical seats in the state, citing the growing mismatch between the…
- India
Active COVID-19 cases in India rise to 3,395
New Delhi: The number of active COVID-19 cases in India has crossed 3,000, with Kerala accounting for the highest at 1,336, followed by Maharashtra and Delhi, Union health ministry data released on…
- Hyderabad
Early detection key to curb inflammatory bowel disease, say Hyderabad doctors
Hyderabad: As the World Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Day is observed on May 18. It is important to understand the impact of the disease on the human body. IBD is a group…
- Telangana
Telangana sees slight rise in maternal mortality ratio for 2019-21
Hyderabad: The latest data released by the Sample Registration System (SRS) under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs reveals a slight increase in the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) in Telangana during the…
- Health
World Malaria Day: Hyderabad doctors stress early action, prevention
Hyderabad: Observed annually on April 25th, World Malaria Day serves as a potent reminder of the pervasive threat this mosquito-borne illness poses to global health. Beyond the immediate fevers and chills, malaria…
- Hyderabad
Early detection key to curb tuberculosis: Hyderabad doctors
Hyderabad: Observed on Monday, March 24th, World Tuberculosis Day serves as a crucial reminder to understand the impact of tuberculosis (TB) on our health and explore effective remedies. What is Tuberculosis? Tuberculosis…
- Hyderabad
Obesity major cause of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Hyderabad doctors
Hyderabad: With the World Sleep Day being observed on March 14, it is essential to understand what Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and its implications on people’s health. World Sleep Day World Sleep…
- Health
Fluoride in drinking water linked with impaired childhood cognition: Study
London: Exposure to fluoride during the foetal stage or early childhood may impair cognition in children, a new study has warned. Published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, the study from Karolinska…
- Hyderabad
Health infrastructure being developed in Old City: Akbaruddin Owaisi
Hyderabad: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) floor leader in the Telangana Assembly, Akbaruddin Owaisi on Saturday, March 1 said that the health infrastructure is being developed in the Old City “In 2026,…
- Technology
Newly discovered bat coronavirus can spread to humans like Covid-19: Experts
New Delhi: The newly discovered bat coronavirus — HKU5-CoV-2 — can spread to humans like Covid-19, said experts on Saturday, raising fresh health concerns. HKU5-CoV-2 was identified by a team of Chinese…
- Science
Lung cancer is on rise among non-smokers, reveals new study
Bringing awareness to a new phenomenon, a study published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine journal reveals lung cancer is no longer restricted to smokers but is now emerging as the fifth leading cause…
- India
Seven HMPV cases reported in India, Centre says no need to panic
Seven cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory virus, have been reported in India so far. The latest case was reported from Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. The first two cases were reported…
- India
HMPV alert: Centre advises states to enhance surveillance for respiratory illnesses
New Delhi: The Centre has advised states to step up surveillance for respiratory illnesses including ILI and SARI, and spread awareness about the prevention of transmission of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) after…
- Health
Small milk fat globules promote good bacteria growth: study
Jerusalem: An Israeli study has revealed that small milk fat globules promote the growth of beneficial bacteria, according to a press release issued by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) on Thursday.…
