Health
- Health
Can walking 6,000 steps a day improve heart health in the elderly?
San Francisco: Walking between 6,000 to 9,000 steps daily may significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in older adults, a new study has shown. According to the study published in…
- Photos
From Apples to Yoghurt: 5 food items to give you energy at office
Workplaces are an arena of various opportunities. One has to be on their toes to perform many tasks, often at once, and remain active throughout their 9-to-5. However, the onus of maintaining…
- India
India to focus on health emergency prevention, digital health during G20 Presidency
New Delhi: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday said that India is going to focus on health emergencies prevention, preparedness, and response through a ‘One Health’ approach and antimicrobial resistance (AMR)…
- India
PM Modi’s brother leaves for Ahmedabad with family, says mother’s health is stable
Mysuru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s brother Prahlad Modi and family members, who were undergoing treatment at a hospital here after sustaining injuries in a road accident, on Wednesday left for Ahmedabad following…
- India
Over 6 in 10 Indian job seekers depressed over layoffs, not giving 100% in current jobs
Bengaluru: About 65 per cent of jobseekers (more than 6 in 10) in India feel that the ongoing layoffs may hinder their willingness to go the extra mile in their jobs, a…
- India
Patients’ health data is not shared with insurance, pharma firms without consent: Govt
New Delhi: The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) facilitates secure data exchange between intended stakeholders on its network after the patient’s consent and no data is shared with any other entity, including…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: YS Sharmila’s health improving, says hospital
Hyderabad: The health of YS Sharmila Reddy, founder and chief of the YSR Telangana Party, has shown improvement and she has been advised two-three weeks of complete rest for recovery, said her…
- India
Delay in waste disposal abuse of right to health of Bhopal gas tragedy survivors: NHRC chief
New Delhi: Tonnes of hazardous waste is lying at the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy site and delay in its disposal contaminates groundwater and soil, which is a “direct abuse” of the right…
- Health
Parents struggle to handle children’s mobile phone habits
Hyderabad: The proximity of digital technology is growing daily. It is becoming difficult for parents to keep their kids away from a screen. The tendency of children to use mobile phones and…
- World
British-Indian teen talks about climate change in House of Commons
London: A 17 year-old British-Indian activist addressed the House of Commons, calling for swift action on climate change to prevent its adverse impacts on health. Dev Sharma was among the 250 members…
- Health
New Alzheimer’s drug found effective in reducing cognitive decline: Study
Los Angeles: A new drug, lecanemab, has been found to slow down cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s patients, according to a study that could lead to new treatments for the neurodegenerative disease. The study…
- India
Avoid antibiotics for low-grade fever: ICMR guidelines
New Delhi: The Indian Council of Medical Research has issued guidelines warning against the use of antibiotics for conditions such as low-grade fever and viral bronchitis while advising doctors to follow a…
- Technology
Apple, Epic Systems partner to bring health record tool on macOS
San Francisco: Apple has partnered with medical records company Epic Systems to bring a health record tool on macOS. Apple wanted Epic Systems to develop a native version of the tool for…
- Telangana
TSRTC completes health profile of 20,000 employees
Hyderabad: As part of its a month-long ‘Grand Health Challenge’ drive, the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) has sofar completed the health profile of its 20,000 employees across the State. The…
- Health
People who recovered from COVID-19 at more risk of seizures than who had influenza, finds study
Washington: People who had COVID-19 infection are 55 per cent more likely to develop seizures or epilepsy within six months of recuperating from the disease than those who contracted influenza and the…
