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Centre declares snakebites a notifiable disease in India

India Declares Snakebites a Notifiable Disease

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) in India has declared snakebite cases and deaths a "notifiable disease". This decision comes in the wake of data revealing that around 50,000 deaths in India occur due to an estimated 3-4 million snakebites annually, accounting for half of all snakebite deaths globally. However, these cases are grossly underreported, indicating a much larger problem.

Nov 29, 2024

PM Modi's visit to Pune cancelled due to heavy rain

TN heavy rains: Schools, colleges closed in Chennai, red alert in coastal districts

With the weather department predicting heavy to very heavy rain in coastal districts of Tamil Nadu, the District Collectors of Chennai and Chengalpatu on Friday declared holidays for educational institutions in these two districts.

Nov 29, 2024

WHO launches global plan to fight dengue, Aedes-borne arboviral diseases

Delhi Reports First Japanese Encephalitis Case in 13 Years: What Is This Deadly Viral Brain Infection

After 13 years, Delhi is dealing with a resurgence of Japanese Encephalitis (JE), a potentially fatal viral brain infection.

Nov 28, 2024

Dr. Reddy's launches Toripalimab in India to treat rare form of head & neck cancer

Cancer drug Toripalimab that treats aggressive form of head and neck cancer launched in India

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories has announced the launch of Toripalimab in India. This drug is designed to treat adults suffering from Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), a rare and aggressive form of head and neck cancer that originates in the nasopharynx, the upper part of the throat.

Nov 28, 2024

Insulin resistance may make men more prone to common heart valve disease: Study

Insulin resistance can increase the risk of aortic stenosis -- a common heart valve disease -- in men over the age of 45, finds a study on Wednesday.

Nov 27, 2024

Study finds potential genes linking depression to menstrual pain

Women suffering from depression are more likely to experience menstrual pain (also known as dysmenorrhea).

Nov 27, 2024

Japan sees surge in mycoplasma pneumonia cases

Japan is experiencing a surge in mycoplasma pneumonia cases, with an average of 2.84 patients per medical institution reported nationwide for the week ending November 17, according to the National Institute of Infectious Diseases.

Nov 27, 2024

IPO-bound Senores Pharma, Dr. Reddy's Labs launch ivermectin tablets in US

Senores Pharmaceuticals and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, have announced the launch of ivermectin tablets USP, 3 mg. in the US market.

Nov 27, 2024

New vaccine offers high protection against malaria

A small clinical trial of a late-liver-stage attenuated malaria parasite vaccine has shown to be safe and effective against the disease spread by mosquitoes and claims 608,000 lives globally.

Nov 26, 2024

Diabetes, a silent disease with life-threatening complications

Southeast Asia sees over 482,000 diabetes-related deaths every year: WHO

Southeast Asia, including India, sees over 482,000 diabetes-related deaths every year, said the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday, while calling for the need to boost the prevention and control measures against the blood sugar condition.

Nov 26, 2024

Shaktikanta Das 25th governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Shaktikanta Das hospitalised, RBI says 'no cause for concern'

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das was hospitalised here earlier in the day with a minor health issue.

Nov 26, 2024

Sidhu makes U-turn, says wife underwent cancer treatment along with Ayurveda-based diet

After facing severe backlash from oncologists across the country for claiming diet can cure cancer, former cricketer and Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday informed that his wife underwent surgeries, chemotherapy, hormonal and targeted therapy, along with a strict diet plan inspired by ancient Indian Ayurveda to fight cancer.

Nov 25, 2024

US: Bird flu virus detected in raw milk from dairy farm in California

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Health News

India Declares Snakebites a Notifiable Disease

TN heavy rains: Schools, colleges closed in Chennai, red alert in coastal districts

Delhi Reports First Japanese Encephalitis Case in 13 Years: What Is This Deadly Viral Brain Infection

Cancer drug Toripalimab that treats aggressive form of head and neck cancer launched in India

Insulin resistance may make men more prone to common heart valve disease: Study

Study finds potential genes linking depression to menstrual pain

Japan sees surge in mycoplasma pneumonia cases

IPO-bound Senores Pharma, Dr. Reddy's Labs launch ivermectin tablets in US

New vaccine offers high protection against malaria

Southeast Asia sees over 482,000 diabetes-related deaths every year: WHO

Shaktikanta Das hospitalised, RBI says 'no cause for concern'

Sidhu makes U-turn, says wife underwent cancer treatment along with Ayurveda-based diet

US: Bird flu virus detected in raw milk from dairy farm in California

Green corridor: Rajasthan cop succumbs to Dengue on way to Jodhpur hospital

Trans women in India face stigma, depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts: Study

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]