Health
- India
Full vaccination surges from 83.8 pc to 87.1 pc as malnutrition recedes: NFHS-6
New Delhi: India has registered significant improvements in child health indicators, including immunisation coverage and nutritional outcomes, according to the sixth round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) released by the…
- Health
What is trauma? The more we talk about it, the more it means
Melbourne: It’s the word of the decade. “A major signifier of our age.” “The invisible force that shapes our lives.” But what is “trauma”? Although it occupies the cultural spotlight, its meaning…
- World
Congo opens more treatment centres after rare Ebola strain kills 120
Kinshasa: Congo will open three Ebola treatment centres in the eastern Ituri province, and the World Health Organisation is sending a team of experts to the country, following an outbreak of a…
- Health
What you should know about Lung Cancer
By Dr Nikhil Suresh Ghadyalpatil A 52-year-old schoolteacher came to me with a persistent cough and mild breathlessness. She had never smoked a cigarette in her life. Her chest X-ray showed a…
- India
Two Indians among crew of luxury cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak
London: At least two Indian nationals are part of the crew of the Dutch vessel MV Hondius which reported a hantavirus outbreak with five confirmed cases and three deaths so far, according…
- Telangana
Telangana fills 18,000 health dept posts, min vows to strengthen Anganwadis
Narayankhed: Telangana Minister for Medical, Health and Family Welfare, Damodar Rajanarasimha, on Wednesday, May 6, reaffirmed the Telangana government’s commitment to healthcare, women’s empowerment, and child welfare, announcing that approximately 18,000 posts…
- Health
Use only Ashwagandha roots & extract, not leaves: FSSAI to food manufacturers
New Delhi: Food safety regulator FSSAI has directed food business operations to use only the Ashwagandha roots and their extracts and not the leaves in any form. Ashwagandha is permitted for use…
- Andhra Pradesh
PM Modi speaks to Andhra Dy CM Pawan Kalyan; enquires well being
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, April 19, spoke to Andhra Pradesh’s Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and enquired about his well being. The actor-politician has been unwell for the…
- Health
The silent swelling: Why a painless lump in the neck should never be ignored
By Dr Nikhil Ghadyalpatil When 28-year-old Ananya first noticed a small, firm bump at the base of her neck while applying moisturiser, she felt alright for some time. It didn’t hurt, it…
- Telangana
Telangana min Seethakka urges public to avoid peak summer heat
Hyderabad: Telangana Panchayat Raj Minister Seethakka on Tuesday, April 14, urged the public to avoid stepping out during peak hours from 11 am to 3 pm in the summer season. Seethakka asked…
- Health
1.3 bn people had liver disease globally in 2023: Lancet study
New Delhi: About 1.3 billion people around the world were living with Metabolically Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) in 2023, marking a 143 per cent increase since 1990, a study published in…
- Hyderabad
Foundation laid for Rs 41 crore 100-bed critical care block in Kondapur
Hyderabad: Telangana Health Minister Damodar Rajanarsimha on Thursday, April 9, said that a new effort will be made to enhance the emergency and intensive care facilities across the state, including the construction…
- Lifestyle
Too hot in Hyderabad? 10 Indian curries that naturally cool your body
Hyderabad summers can drain your energy before the day even begins. Stepping into the kitchen feels like a task, and heavy meals are the last thing you crave. But across India, summer…
- Health
Easy access to weight-loss drugs rings alarm bells, regulators step in
New Delhi: As prices tumble and generic versions of GLP-1-based weight-loss drugs flood the market, a quiet frenzy is unfolding that has doctors and authorities alarmed. Medicines that are strictly prescription-based are…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad CP cracks down on food adulteration, 92 cases filed
Hyderabad: Hyderabad Commissioner of Police V C Sajjanar on Thursday, April 2, warned against food adulteration and said it poses health risks. Sajjanar addressed a meeting with food business owners and said…
