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Boost Covid vaccination rate, say health experts
The latest variants—BA.2.86 and EG.5—have surfaced globally.While no such cases have yet been reported in India, health experts said caution shouldn’t be thrown to the winds.
Nipah Virus: Major relief as infection seems to be under control for now
Fear of an uncontrolled Nipah virus infection has receded in Kerala as no new cases have been reported since Friday.
Contrary to fears that the undetected case of Nipah infection last month may have led to uncontrolled proliferation of…
Bangladesh is struggling to cope with a record dengue outbreak, 778 person have died
The previous highest number of deaths was in 2022, when 281 people are reported to have died during the entire year.
Kerala: Two deaths caused by Nipah virus, 2 more including 9-year-old boy, test positive
The two dead persons have been identified as hailing from Ayanchery and Maruthonkara regions of Kozhikode.
A new way to detect, kill cancer cells
In a study published in ACS Applied Nano Materials, the scientists decided to combine gold and copper sulphide into nanoparticles which were tested on lung cancer and cervical cancer cell lines.
Patient footfall plummets to 20 per cent at AIIMS
At All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi, only 3,751 patients came for consultation in the OPD against the daily average of 15,000.
Late marriages and lifestyle lead to high infertility rates in south India
The study also pointed out that women suffer to a great extent from childlessness as compared with men, and they always bear the burden of psychological, family and community pressure.
This new therapy promises remarkable results in quest for youthful skin, sculpted bodies
The therapy relies on the principle of Compressive Microvibration, which acts from the skin down to the cellular level.
Walking, an age-old exercise of loosing weight
In a world where fad diets and intense workout regimens dominate the realm of weight loss, one age-old exercise has stood the test of time: walking.
Here’s how to chase away common cold
It is said proper treatment can cure a cold in seven days, but left to itself, the ailment will persist for a week.
Government unwilling to formalise ePharmacies
Earlier this year, the ministry issued show cause notices to 31 firms for selling medicines online without necessary permissions.
NMC retraction: WHY GENERIC DRUGS ANGER MEDICAL MAFIA ?
New Delhi/Bhopal : From demonetisation to Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS), laptop curbs to Generic medicine mandate, there is an emerging pattern in the government of the day. Decisions are railroaded without thinking through or…
The PMO reviews novel Covid-19 variations and requests states to track influenza-like sickness…
The new Covid-19 variant EG.5 (Eris) has been reported in over 50 countries while cases of another variant BA.2.86 (Pirola) have been found in four countries.
World Mosquito Day: Climate Change helps Mosquitos Flourish And Feast
As tropical and wet climate of India following Monsoon is dangerous for spread of mosquito generated diseases, our Health Specialist Dr. Naresh Purohit* (Advisor-National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme) writes a detailed Do's and…
Public participation is key factor in success of health initiatives: Modi at G20 Health Ministers…
Modi invoked Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy, highlighting the connection between health and harmonious living.
COVID-19 variant BA.2.86 causing concern among scientists
Prof Francois Balloux, director of the UCL Genetics Institute, said BA.2.86 was the most striking Covid strain the world has witnessed since the emergence of Omicron.
Call to ramp up the fight against arthritis with cheaper drugs
Dr Dantis Emmanuel explains the risks of Rheumatoid Arthritis, an autoimmune disorder that can affect the vital organs of the body
Focus on cure and not dlsease management
Our Public Healthcare specialist Dr. Naresh Purohit* (Principal Investigator for Indian Medical Academy for Preventive Health) shares his findings on modern Healthcare delivery and Patient Cure mismatch
IMA flays new guidelines asking docs to prescribe Generic drugs to patients
NEW DELHI: Pushing the blame on Govt. agencies for doubtful quality of Generic drugs, Indian Medical Association (IMA) sent out a strong statement against the latest guidelines issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC), mandating the…
Maharashtra government set committee to probe death of 18 in civic hospitals in 24 hours
MUMBAI: Maharashtra state health department issued the notification on Monday constituting the experts' committee to probe the death of 18 patients in civic-run Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital in Kalwa, Thane city. Thane is the home…
