Health
- Bollywood News
Bhumi Pednekar tests negative for COVID-19
Mumbai: Actor Bhumi Pednekar on Saturday said she has recovered from COVID-19, more than ten days after contracting the virus. The 31-year-old actor had opened up about her COVID-19 diagnosis on April 5,…
- Hyderabad News
COVID-19: Health minister refutes reports of lockdown in TS
Hyderabad: State health minister Etela Rajender on Friday once again refuted reports of an impending imposition of a lockdown, with regard to the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in Telangana. Rajender made…
- Lifestyle
How often should one engage in a health checkup?
New Delhi: As an old phrase says, prevention is better than cure. Likewise, our health is our own responsibility and hence we should keep ourselves updated of what’s going inside our body.…
- Entertainment
Sara Khan: If you are mentally fit, good health follows
Mumbai: Actress Sara Khan has been taking special care of her health during the pandemic. She realises that besides physical health, mental health is an area of immense importance during such stressful…
- Hyderabad News
Coronavirus cases in Hyderabad likely to go up daily till June
Hyderabad: The city has been witnessing a rise in the number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases over the last week, as the daily count of positive cases in the Greater Hyderabad limits has…
- Hyderabad News
University of Hyderabad and ESI Hospital ink MoU, to collaborate
Hyderabad: In what may turn out to be an important development for Telangana’s health sector, the University of Hyderabad (UoH) and the state-run ESI Medical College & Hospital (ESI-MCH) announced a partnership of…
- Health
Immune system harmed by preservative used in processed foods: Study
Washington: A food preservative that is used to prolong the shelf life of Pop-Tarts, Rice Krispies Treats, Cheez-Its and almost 1,250 other popular processed foods might cause harm to the immune system,…
- Health
World TB Day: Masks must be made mandatory to control TB, say experts
Hyderabad: COVID-19 pandemic and the measures taken to stop its spread indicate that transmission of infectious diseases can be prevented by using face masks, say experts. This simple yet most effective means is…
- Technology
OnePlus Watch to support more than 110 work-out modes
Beijing: OnePlus to launch its first-gen smartwatch along with new flagship 9 series smartphones on March 23 and the company CEO Pete Lau has revealed that the watch has more than 110 work-out…
- Health
Pandemic effect: Healthcare experts warn of rise of obesity cases among children
New Delhi: Confined to their homes amid the COVID-19 pandemic, children are facing a higher risk of obesity due to increased intake of junk food, lack of socialisation and physical activities, healthcare experts…
- Lifestyle
What causes kidney ailments in children?
It’s often hard for children to resist eating junk foods. Consuming anything in excessive quantities is always harmful to health. Junk food is high in calories and contains unhealthy fats that can…
- Lifestyle
E-cigarettes can help quit smoking, says London-based study
London: A new study published by King’s College London highlights the ‘clear benefit’ of using e-cigarettes daily in order to quit smoking. The study also supports their effectiveness when compared to other…
- News
Healthy plant-based diet linked to lower stroke risk
New York: Consuming higher amounts of healthy plant-based foods and lower amounts of less healthy plant-based foods may reduce the risk of stroke, according to a new study. The study indicated that…
- Health
Wearing face mask during exercise safe: Study
London: Researchers have found that wearing a face mask during vigorous exercise appears to be safe for healthy people. This suggests that masks could be worn safely to reduce Covid-19 transmission between…
- Science
Scientists discover bioengineered hybrid muscle fiber for regenerative medicine
Washington: Researchers through their study published in the journal, ‘Advanced Materials’ claimed that regeneration of muscle tissue can be achieved by joining direct cell reprogramming with natural-synthetic hybrid scaffold as structural support…
- Health
Survival guide for women to cope with menopause for life
New Delhi : Menopause is a fact of every woman’s life. For 75 percent of women, the symptoms they experience will have a detrimental effect on their ability to work, interact with…
- Technology
Fitbit update brings Charge 4 health features to more users
San Francisco: Wearable brand Fitbit has rolled out a major update by making new health data available to Charge 4 users and expanding access to previously paywalled information to more users. With the…
- India
Budget 2021: 137% rise in health budget; Govt. to spend 2.2L crore
New Delhi: The government on Monday proposed Rs 2,23,846 crore Budget outlay for health and well-being for 2021-22, compared to Rs 94,452 crore in the current fiscal, an increase of 137 per…
- Hyderabad News
Sakina Foundation organizes free health camp in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: A free multi-specialty health camp was conducted by Sakina Foundation at Shaikpet, Virat Nagar and MG Nagar on Sunday. More than 700 persons were screened at the health camp, which offered…
- Lifestyle
[VIDEO] Shilpa Shetty shares best Yoga tips for winter
Mumbai: There’s no denying to the fact that winter season makes you lazy as a result of which our exercise and physical activity level goes down tremendously. This can result in weight…
- Health
New research may explain severe virus attacks on lungs
Washington: In a new study, researchers have described how different kinds of immune cells, called macrophages, develop in the lungs and which of them may be behind severe lung diseases. The study,…
- News
Best winter superfoods
New Delhi: During winters, the resultant heat loss demands compensatory strategies resulting in increased food intake for its thermic effect. Cold weather leads to a drop in our body temperature, stimulating our…
- India
Mamata announces health scheme for all in WB
Kolkata: Months ahead of the 2021 state election, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday announced that the “Swasthya Sathi’ health scheme of the government will cover the entire population of the…
- Health
Excess egg consumption linked to diabetes: Study
Washington: New research from the University of South Australia shows that excess egg consumption can increase your risk of diabetes. Conducted in partnership with the China Medical University, and Qatar University, the…
- Top Stories
Delhi’s air quality continues to be ‘very poor’
New Delhi: Delhi’s air quality remained in the “very poor” category on Saturday with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 346. Government agencies said the air quality will deteriorate further in the…
- Health
Health experts signal increase in mental problems amid COVID-19
New Delhi: Public health experts have flagged a manifold increase in mental health cases amid the coronavirus pandemic, with many attributing the rising stress and anxiety levels to isolation, loss of loved…
- Mumbai News
Loose cigarettes ban in Maha as they don’t have health warnings
Mumbai: A complete ban on the sale of loose cigarettes and beedis has been imposed by the Maharashtra Public Health department owing to the lack of health warnings on individual items outside the box. “The ban has been…
- Politics
PM Shinzo Abe resigns, clearing way for successor
Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his Cabinet resigned, clearing the way for his successor to take over after parliamentary confirmation later Wednesday. Abe, Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, announced last month that…
- Hyderabad News
Jr docs halt strike after assurances from Osmania Hospital admin
Hyderabad: Junior doctors from Osmania Medical College (OMC) on Saturday temporarily called-off their strike, after the superintendent of Osmania General Hospital (OGH) passed orders to set-up ad-hoc operation theatres in a GHMC…
- Hyderabad News
Demanding better facilities, Osmania Hospital junior docs go on strike
Hyderabad:Left with no other choice, close to 200 junior doctors and interns of Osmania Medical College (OMC), who work at the state-run Osmania General Hospital (OGH), have boycotted duties and gone on…