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Glamorising tobacco can trigger next epidemic of cancer, lung diseases: Experts
New Delhi: Health and education experts have warned that the growing glamorisation of tobacco through surrogate advertising and its normalisation, by selling it alongside toffees and candies, pose a serious threat to…
- India
India faces second highest economic burden due to diabetes: Study
New Delhi: India faces the second highest economic burden due to diabetes of USD 11.4 trillion — the United States bears the highest costs at USD 16.5 trillion, and China the third…
- Health
Telangana to be Thalassemia-free state by 2035: Health minister
Hyderabad: Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha on Sunday, January 11, said that Telangana aims to be a Thalassemia-free state by 2035. Speaking at the Asian Thalassemia Conclave held at Kamala Hospital in…
- India
44 pc Indian cities face chronic air pollution: Report
New Delhi: Nearly 44 per cent Indian cities face chronic air pollution, indicating a structural problem driven by persistent emission sources rather than short-term episodes, an analysis by the Centre for Research…
- Health
Study finds anti-cholesterol drugs may reduce risk of death in diabetes patients
New Delhi: Statins, which help treat high cholesterol, may significantly reduce risk of death and major cardiovascular events in adults with type 2 diabetes, including among those considered at low cardiovascular risk,…
- India
Air pollution now year-round public health crisis, threatening India’s growth: Experts
New Delhi: Health experts and policymakers on Thursday warned that prolonged exposure to pollution is fuelling a sharp rise in strokes, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s, and mental…
- India
SC to hear plea on air pollution crisis in Delhi-NCR on Dec 17
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday said it will list for hearing on December 17 a plea related to worsening air pollution levels in Delhi-NCR. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya…
- India
Bengal govt’s telemedicine consulations surpass 7-crore mark: Mamata
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said the state government’s telemedicine services reached a major milestone, with its ‘Swasthya Ingit’ initiative crossing 7 crore consultations. “Health care in West…
- World
US to deny more visas based on health, finances under new rule
Washington: A new directive by President Donald Trump’s administration could make it more difficult for foreigners to visit or live in the United States if they have certain medical conditions such as…
- Telangana
Telangana health minister inaugurates camp for police families
Hyderabad: Telangana health minister Damodar Raja Narasimha on Wednesday, October 22, inaugurated a health camp for families of police officials in Sangareddy district. The health camp, branded as the Comprehensive Health Camp,…
- India
SC seeks Centre’s reply on plea to ensure life support facilities in ambulances
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and others on a petition seeking directions to enact and implement a framework to ensure that adequate life support facilities are…
- Hyderabad
Choose authentic clinics for surrogacy, IVF: Hyderabad doctors
Hyderabad: In view of the recent surrogacy scam in Hyderabad clinics, it is essential to understand the ethics of the procedure. In this regard, Siasat.com spoke to fertility experts. What is surrogacy…
- India
Apollo Hospitals to acquire IFC’s 30.6pc AHLL stake for Rs 1,254 cr
New Delhi: Healthcare chain Apollo Hospitals Entreprise Ltd on Friday said it will acquire 31 per cent stake held by International Finance Corporation in its arm Apollo Health and Lifestyle Ltd for…
- Telangana
7.14L govt workers to benefit from new Telangana health scheme guidelines
Hyderabad: In a move to enhance healthcare access for government employees, the Telangana chief secretary K Ramakrishna Rao directed senior officials to draft new guidelines for the Employees Health Scheme (EHS), which…
- Health
Gallstones in children on rise; doctors urge early detection
New Delhi: Once considered an adult ailment, gallstones are increasingly affecting children across India, prompting paediatricians to call for greater awareness and preventive care. In a surprising shift in pediatric health trends,…
