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WHO Urges Vaccination For 17 Newly Identified Endemic Pathogens

The WHO identified 17 endemic pathogens that urgently require vaccines, including Group A streptococcus and Klebsiella pneumoniae. The study also emphasizes the need for vaccines for HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis, which collectively claim nearly 2.5 million lives each year.

Nov 6, 2024

Your love for sarees may raise risk of skin cancer, warns study

Draping your saree tightly may give you skin cancer, warned doctors.

Nov 6, 2024

Mycoplasma pneumonia cases in Japan continue to surge

Cases of mycoplasma pneumonia, a respiratory disease caused by bacteria, have been surging in Japan, hitting a record high for four consecutive weeks as of October 20

Nov 5, 2024

How good sleep habit can boost brain health, ward off Alzheimer's risk

Alzheimer's risk gene fuels inflammation in healthy immune cells in brain: Study

APOE4 protein triggers microglia, healthy brain immune cells, to cause harmful inflammation and misfolded protein clumps in Alzheimer's disease.

Nov 5, 2024

Omega-3 and Omega-6 Intake Linked to Lower Cancer Rates

The discovery that high levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may help ward off a variety of cancers has been made by researchers. The study, led by Yuchen Zhang, a doctoral student at the University of Georgia's College of Public Health, analyzed data from more than 250,000 people. Of these, about 30,000 developed some form of cancer over a decade of follow-up.

Nov 5, 2024

History of concussion may raise mental illness risk in women post-childbirth

Women with a history of concussion face a 25 per cent higher risk of having severe mental health issues after childbirth, according to a new study on Monday.

Nov 4, 2024

Prolonged sitting as bad as smoking a daily cigarette pack

Sitting over 8 hours daily can raise health risks even after exercise: Study

A new study showed that being sedentary for over 8.5 hours daily or 60 hours a week while commuting, in office, or at home can make you age faster and raise significant health risks.

Nov 4, 2024

Unraveling the Complex Link Between CKD and Stroke

Kidney problems, particularly Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), increase the risk of strokes and heart attacks. Patients with metabolic syndrome (MetS) and CKD are more prone to strokes, especially those on dialysis.

Nov 4, 2024

New Delhi: Smoky Haze Engulfs The Yamuna River

Delhi's Air Quality Deteriorates Post-Diwali; AQI Breaches 400

The festive season of Diwali has left a severe impact on Delhi's air quality, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reading surpassing 400 in multiple parts of the national capital. This alarming figure places the city's air quality in the 'severe' category, a significant deterioration from the previous 'very poor' status.

Nov 4, 2024

Over Rs 1.1 lakh cr spent in free hospitalisation under PM-JAY since 2018: Centre

More than Rs. 1.1 lakh crore has been spent in providing free hospitalisation under the flagship scheme Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) since its inception in 2018, according to the government data.

Nov 4, 2024

PGI Chandigarh sets up preventive clinic for heart diseases

Pioneering Preventive Clinic for Heart Health Launched by PGIMER

PGIMER in Chandigarh launched a preventive clinic for heart health, providing guidance and interventions to minimize heart disease risk. The clinic offers comprehensive evaluations covering diet, psychological issues, and physical activity, with personalized advice and interventions.

Nov 3, 2024

How long do you need to quit smoking to lower cardiovascular risk?

Smoking and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk have a dose-dependent association, with light ex-smokers having a CVD risk similar to that of never-smokers relatively soon after smoking cessation, a new study has revealed.

Nov 3, 2024

India offers high treatment coverage against TB: WHO

India's Strides and Struggles in TB Treatment Coverage

India has achieved over 80% TB treatment coverage in 2023, despite the high cost and long duration of therapy. The country reported 28 lakh TB cases in 2023, accounting for 26% of the global TB burden, the highest globally.

Nov 1, 2024

Delhi's air quality plummets to 'very poor' category a day after Diwali

A day after the Diwali festivities, the air pollution levels in Delhi-NCR on Friday deteriorated further to the 'very poor' category with a blanket of toxic smoke engulfing the whole region.

Nov 1, 2024

CDC links McDonald's Onions to E. coli outbreak in the US

The fast-food industry has been rocked by a recent development from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The health agency has identified fresh, slivered onions served at McDonald's as the likely source of an E. coli outbreak in the United States.

Oct 31, 2024