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No evidence COVID-19 led to rise in shingles or herpes
Herpes is a common infection caused by herpes simplex viruses. It can cause painful blisters that come and go –mostly around the mouth and genitals.
India logs 188 new Covid cases
The number of daily cases had dropped to double-digits till December 5, 2023 but cases had begun to increase after emergence of a new variant and cold weather.
Breast, lung and prostate are the most prevalent cancers in India in the recent decade : Dr Purohit
On World Cancer Day (4 Feb.) our regular contributor on Community Health issues *Dr. Naresh Purohit, diagnoses causes and suggests cares for this deadly disease (HPV Vaccination, Herbal Care and follow early awareness !)
Interim Budget signaling a commitment to bolster healthcare infra and services : Dr. Purohit
New Delhi/Bhopal: The Interim Union Budget -2024 presented today by Indian Finance Minister brings an array of developments , signaling a commitment to bolstering healthcare infrastructure and services said Dr. Naresh Purohit, Executive…
290 fresh COVID-19 cases; six deaths reported in country
The number of active cases of the infection has been recorded at 2,059, the health ministry said on Sunday.
India logs 305 new COVID-19 cases
The number of daily cases had dropped to double-digits till December 5, but cases began to increase after emergence of a new variant and cold weather conditions.
Himachal Pradesh Governor launches cleanliness drive
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla today launched a cleaning campaign on the premises of the Hanuman Temple in Jakhu under the ‘Swachh Teerth Abhiyan’. His wife Janaki Shukla also took part in the cleanliness drive. The Governor urged the people…
Kejriwal orders action against four govt doctors in patient’s death case
NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday sanctioned the Health Department’s proposal for swift and rigorous measures against the four doctors who callously refused medical assistance to a patient who eventually died.
The…
Obesity may raise risk of blood cancer by over 70 per cent: Study
Massachusetts: Researchers find that obesity may increase the risk of developing multiple myeloma -- a blood cancer of the plasma cells -- by more than 70 per cent.
Smoking habits and exercise may also impact one's likelihood of…
Curse of dementia, stands as a formidable challenge, and demands immediate attention.
Our specialist writer on Community Health issues, *Dr. Naresh Purohit, (Executive Member, Indian Academy of Neurosciences) diagnoses the main causes of this Curse
More Caution needed against common myths during cold wave: Dr. Naresh Purohit
Our specialist writer on Community Health issues *Dr. Naresh Purohit diagnoses the main causes of cold wave and precautions reqd.
Narayana Health gets health insurance licence
The license will be renewed on an annual basis in terms of IRDAI (Registration of Indian Insurance Companies) Regulations, 2000.
Hospitals cannot admit critically ill patients in ICU without consent, says new guidelines
The Union Health Ministry's new guidelines on ICU admissions was developed by 24 eminent physicians.
India records 841 new Covid cases
The number of daily cases had dropped to double-digits till December 5, but cases have again gone up after emergence of a new variant and cold weather conditions.
Covid Returns: New Variant JN.1 evades immune system more effectively…….
Our regular contributor on Community healthcare,
*Dr. Naresh Purohit addressed National Workshop on War Against Covid Variants, organised by Dr. MGR Medical University yesterday.
To mask up or not this New Year’s Eve? Not many takers even as COVID cases surge
In a study, nearly 3 in 4 Indians who were surveyed said masks are history and rarely anyone wears them now, even when COVID cases are spiking in the country.
1st case of new Covid variant reported in city
In response to an increase in COVID-19 cases, AIIMS-Delhi has announced plans to establish a dedicated screening OPD within its emergency department.
‘Delhi reports first case of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1’: Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj
Another official, while giving more details of the first JN.1 case, said the patient was a 52-year-old woman, who was admitted to a hospital three to four weeks ago.
Bhagwat Gita is a clinical tool to treat certain psychological problems: Dr. Naresh Purohit
A convention on Gita: A Remedy for Mental Health Problems was organised by Mumbai based Bhaktivedanta Hospital And Research Institute Tuesday.
WHO chief urges pandemic accord in 2024 after years of Covid pain
The World Health Organization director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus had declared an end to Covid-19 as an international public health emergency in May.