Health News

Many factors distort blood pressure reading: report

Accurate blood pressure readings require proper technique, while research suggests 5-20 minutes of daily exercise can help lower blood pressure and reduce cardiovascular disease risk.

Dec 18, 2024

CureFit Suffers ₹888 Crore Loss in Financial Year 2024

The recent financial disclosure from CureFit, a leading fitness startup, has raised eyebrows in the business community. The company's consolidated loss for the fiscal year 2024 has seen a significant surge of 42%, amounting to Rs 888.5 crore, a substantial increase from Rs 625.5 crore in the previous fiscal year. This increase in losses is primarily attributed to the company's high cash burn rate.

Dec 17, 2024

K'taka Health Minister promises control on rising cesarean deliveries

The Karnataka government stated on Monday that the number of cesarean deliveries was rising in the state and announced that a new programme would be launched by next month to control this.

Dec 17, 2024

Maeil Dairies apologises over accidental mixing of cleaning solution in milk product

Maeil Dairies, a major dairy product manufacturer, on Monday issued an apology over an accident involving the mixing of cleaning solution in one of its sterilized milk products during production.

Dec 16, 2024

Mystery illness that causes 'excessive body shaking' affects about 300 people in Uganda

About 300 people in Uganda have reportedly been affected by a mystery illness that causes 'excessive body shaking'.

Dec 16, 2024

India glucose monitoring market to grow at 2% CAGR by 2033: Report

Amid the growing prevalence of diabetes in India, the glucose monitoring market in the country is forecast to grow at a 2 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during 2024-33, according to a report on Monday.

Dec 16, 2024

WHO urges stronger action to eliminate TB in South-East Asia

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday called on countries in the Southeast Asia Region to build on the momentum created to end tuberculosis (TB).

Dec 16, 2024

Decline in TB cases & deaths in India 'remarkable', shows 'political commitment', says former WHO Director

The significant drop in tuberculosis (TB) cases and deaths in India is "remarkable", said Mario C. B. Raviglione, former Director of the Global Tuberculosis (TB) Programme at the World Health Organization (WHO) on Sunday.

Dec 15, 2024

Flu Virus Survives in Raw Milk, New Study Reveals

In a recent study conducted by Stanford University, scientists have issued a warning about the potential risks associated with the consumption of raw milk. The research, which has been published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology Letters, reveals that the influenza or flu virus can remain infectious in refrigerated raw milk for up to five days.

Dec 15, 2024

India's oncology tests market to grow at 2% CAGR through 2033: Report

The oncology test market in India is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 2 per cent through 2033

Dec 13, 2024

Nitish Kumar lays foundation of country's first child cancer hospital in Patna

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday laid the foundation stone for the country's first child cancer hospital, Mahavir Child Cancer Hospital, in Phulwari Sharif town of Patna.

Dec 13, 2024

Targeting gut cells may open new way to reduce depression & anxiety

Developing antidepressant medications that target cells in the gut may open a novel path towards effective treatment of mood disorders like depression and anxiety, finds a study. Targeting gut cells may open new ways to reduce depression and anxiety.

Dec 12, 2024

Early-onset colon cancer cases rising globally; lowest in India: Study

The early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC), also known as colon cancer, incidence rates among adults aged 25-49 are rising across the globe, but India shows the lowest rate among 50 countries

Dec 12, 2024

100-Day TB eradication campaign launched in several NE states

Several northeastern states on Monday launched the 100-day campaign focusing on quick detection and treatment of tuberculosis patients.

Dec 10, 2024

India's First Robotic System SSI Mantra Approved by CDSCO for Telesurgery and Teleproctoring

India's healthcare sector has taken a significant leap forward with the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) granting regulatory approval to SSI Mantra, the country's first indigenously developed surgical robotic system. This approval, specifically for telesurgery and teleproctoring, marks a monumental advancement in the field of surgical robotics.

Dec 10, 2024