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Developing countries more vulnerable to antimicrobial resistance: WHO

Why 'Antimicrobial Resistance' Poses Greater Risk to Developing Nations? WHO explainer

Developing countries are more vulnerable to antimicrobial resistance -- a global health concern affecting the effectiveness of life-saving medicines and the management of infectious diseases worldwide, said Saima Wazed, World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for South-East Asia on Monday.

Nov 18, 2024

Climate change responsible for 19 pc of rising dengue cases: Study

Amid record year for dengue infections globally, a new study has found that climate change is responsible for 19 per cent of rising dengue burden.

Nov 17, 2024

Study explains mechanisms behind food poisoning, gut infections

Salmonella bacteria key behind food poisoning, finds study; Mechanism explored

A team of US researchers has found that Salmonella bacteria a major reason behind food poisoning gets inside the gut by tricking the protective bacteria.

Nov 16, 2024

Holistic healthcare: ESI beneficiaries to get better access to allopathic, traditional systems of medicine

The Ministry of Labour and Employment announced to provide the beneficiaries of the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) with both allopathic and ayurveda, yoga, unani, siddha, and homoeopathy (Ayush) methods of treatment to pave the way for more holistic healthcare.

Nov 16, 2024

Too much screen time can affect kids' language skills

Prolonged Screen Time Linked To Higher Risk Of Early Puberty

Even as children are increasingly getting exposed to screens from a young age, a new study in rats showed that long-term exposure to blue light, emitting from smartphones or tablets, may lead to early puberty.

Nov 16, 2024

Study links air pollution with infertility in men

Air pollution may raise risk of lung cancer, asthma in children, say experts

Long-term exposure to air pollution may cause severe harm to the lung health of children and significantly raise the risk of lung cancer and respiratory diseases like asthma and bronchitis, warned experts on Friday, even as Delhi-NCR's air quality remained severely poor for the third consecutive day.

Nov 15, 2024

Ensure 45-day shelf life; FSSAI sets new standards for food safety on Zomato, Swiggy

The government on Tuesday asked the e-commerce food business operators (FBOs) to adopt practices to ensure minimum shelf life of 30 per cent or 45 days before expiry at the time of delivery to the consumer, to strengthen food safety standards within the e-commerce sector.

Nov 13, 2024

India hosts senior cancer physicians, policymakers from Bay of Bengal countries

India hosted senior cancer physicians and policymakers from BIMSTEC countries during the annual meeting of National Cancer Grid (NCG) held at Mumbai's Tata Memorial Hospital.

Nov 13, 2024

Genetic mutation may help people stop craving sugary foods: Study

An international team of scientists has now found that a genetic mutation may enable people to cut down their sugar intake.

Nov 13, 2024

86pc diabetics in India facing anxiety, depression; women more affected: Report

Shocking: 86% diabetics in India facing anxiety, depression; women more affected: Report

More than 4 in 5 Indians, or 86 per cent of Indians living with diabetes have experienced anxiety, depression, or another mental health condition as a result of their diabetes, according to a report, ahead of World Diabetes Day.

Nov 13, 2024

TN to start regularising 1,272 contract nurses from tomorrow

The Tamil Nadu health department will start on Thursday the counseling process for regularising the services of nurses working on contract and filling 1,271 vacancies in government hospitals, said Health Minister Ma Subramanian.

Nov 13, 2024

Heavy rains in Tamil Nadu: Health department warns of surge in viral diseases and fevers

Heavy rains hit Tamil Nadu: Health department predicts spike in viral infections and fevers

As the heavy rainfall continues to batter several districts of Tamil Nadu, the State Health Department has issued a public advisory warning of a potential surge in viral infections. These include dengue, influenza, and other fever-related illnesses.

Nov 13, 2024

Union Minister Kumaraswamy spotlights 'revolutionary changes' in India's health sector

A major revolution has been carried out in building a healthy India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, stated Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H. D. Kumaraswamy on Tuesday.

Nov 12, 2024

Research links frailty to dementia risk

Australian-led international research has found that frailty increases a person's risk of developing dementia.

Nov 12, 2024

Smart snacking grows 1.2 times faster than traditional snacks in India

As urban consumers increasingly seek health-oriented products, smart snacking in India has grown 1.2 times faster than traditional snacks, according to a report on Tuesday.

Nov 12, 2024

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Health News

Why 'Antimicrobial Resistance' Poses Greater Risk to Developing Nations? WHO explainer

Climate change responsible for 19 pc of rising dengue cases: Study

Salmonella bacteria key behind food poisoning, finds study; Mechanism explored

Holistic healthcare: ESI beneficiaries to get better access to allopathic, traditional systems of medicine

Prolonged Screen Time Linked To Higher Risk Of Early Puberty

Air pollution may raise risk of lung cancer, asthma in children, say experts

Ensure 45-day shelf life; FSSAI sets new standards for food safety on Zomato, Swiggy

India hosts senior cancer physicians, policymakers from Bay of Bengal countries

Genetic mutation may help people stop craving sugary foods: Study

Shocking: 86% diabetics in India facing anxiety, depression; women more affected: Report

TN to start regularising 1,272 contract nurses from tomorrow

Heavy rains hit Tamil Nadu: Health department predicts spike in viral infections and fevers

Union Minister Kumaraswamy spotlights 'revolutionary changes' in India's health sector

Research links frailty to dementia risk

Smart snacking grows 1.2 times faster than traditional snacks in India

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