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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

Telangana Imposes Year-Long Ban on Egg-Based Mayonnaise, Here's Why

Telangana government has imposed a ban on the production, storage, and sale of mayonnaise prepared from raw eggs. The ban, which came into effect on October 30, 2024, will last for a year. This decision was taken in response to several instances of food poisoning linked to the consumption of this popular condiment.

Oct 31, 2024

Most people unaware obesity can raise 20pc lifetime risk of pancreatic cancer: Study

Even as pancreatic cancer rates are rising among people under age 50, a new study on Wednesday showed that most people are unaware that obesity can increase the lifetime risk of pancreatic cancer by 20 per cent.

Oct 30, 2024

Facing anxiety, hot flushes due to menopause? Cold water swim may help

Late menopause may raise risk of asthma in women: Study

While earlier age menopause is known to be detrimental to a woman's health, a new study on Tuesday showed that a later age at natural menopause can pose a greater risk for asthma.

Oct 30, 2024

Indian scientists develop method to create hydrogels to boost drug delivery

Researchers from Bose Institute, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) in Kolkata, have developed a new way to create hydrogels using tiny protein fragments of just five amino acids from the SARS-CoV-1 virus.

Oct 29, 2024

Govt to slash MRP of 3 anti-cancer drugs after exemption in customs duty, GST rate cut

After custom duty exemption and a reduction in GST rates, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has now directed the drug manufacturers to reduce the MRP on three anti-cancer medications

Oct 29, 2024

South Korea confirms another case of lumpy skin disease

South Korea has reported an additional case of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in cattle, raising the total number of confirmed cases this year to 15

Oct 28, 2024

Childhood attention issues may signal psychosis risk later

Children suffering attention problems may be at risk of developing psychotic-like experiences in adulthood.

Oct 28, 2024

Unhealthy diets, physical inactivity driving abdominal obesity in India: Soumya Swaminathan

Rising Abdominal Obesity in India Linked to Poor Diets and Sedentary Lifestyles: Soumya Swaminathan

India is struggling with a rising tide of abdominal obesity, a health concern that is being driven primarily by unhealthy diets and physical inactivity, according to Soumya Swaminathan, former Chief Scientist at the World Health Organization (WHO).

Oct 28, 2024

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Health News

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

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

Pioneering Preventive Clinic for Heart Health Launched by PGIMER

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

India's Strides and Struggles in TB Treatment Coverage

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

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

Telangana Imposes Year-Long Ban on Egg-Based Mayonnaise, Here's Why

Most people unaware obesity can raise 20pc lifetime risk of pancreatic cancer: Study

Late menopause may raise risk of asthma in women: Study

Indian scientists develop method to create hydrogels to boost drug delivery

Govt to slash MRP of 3 anti-cancer drugs after exemption in customs duty, GST rate cut

South Korea confirms another case of lumpy skin disease

Childhood attention issues may signal psychosis risk later

Rising Abdominal Obesity in India Linked to Poor Diets and Sedentary Lifestyles: Soumya Swaminathan

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