Health News

Diarrhoea Outbreak in Andhra Pradesh: A Public Health Concern

Diarrhoea deaths prompt urgent response from Andhra Pradesh CM

Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has expressed deep concern over the death of five individuals due to diarrhoea in the Vizianagaram district. The unfortunate incident occurred over the span of two days, prompting the Chief Minister to call for an immediate review of the situation.

Oct 16, 2024

Israel, Hamas agree to pauses for polio vaccinations in Gaza: WHO

Second round of polio vaccination campaign starts in Gaza: UN

The second round of the polio vaccination campaign began in the middle area of the Gaza Strip, UN humanitarians said.

Oct 15, 2024

Norway pledges over $90 million to WHO

The Norwegian government announced a major financial commitment to the World Health Organization (WHO), pledging 1 billion Norwegian kroner ($93 million) over the next four years (2025-2028).

Oct 15, 2024

Health experts hail Centre's move to exempt customs duty on cancer drugs

Cancer, dementia can accelerate death risk in sepsis patients: Study

Cancer and dementia are the major risk factors that increase the risk of mortality among patients with sepsis admitted to the emergency medical department

Oct 15, 2024

2 US Girls Become World's First To Get Gene Therapy For Genetic Brain Disorder

When to go for genetic testing of kids? Motor delay, low muscle tone first signs, says study

Motor delay and low muscle tone are common signs of an underlying genetic diagnosis in children with neurodevelopment disorders, scientists have found.

Oct 12, 2024

Scientists Point Out Risks in Bottled Water, Urge Shift to Piped Water

Medical scientists have urged for increased investment in safe piped water as an alternative to bottled water due to potential health risks and environmental toll. The scientists suggest that low-income and middle-income countries must invest in infrastructure and safe tap water availability as an alternative to bottled water.

Oct 12, 2024

Increased understanding of arthritis helps overcome complications, say doctors

Increased understanding of arthritis will help overcome related complications, say doctors. They are of the view that early diagnosis and increased awareness will help people overcome the problems associated with it better.

Oct 11, 2024

Stem cell therapy can help restore vision after eye injury

India's Battle Against Preventable Blindness

India, with 34 million visually impaired individuals, faces a health crisis as 85% of these cases are preventable or treatable. Cataracts account for 66.2% of all blindness cases in India, followed by uncorrected refractive errors and diabetic retinopathy.

Oct 10, 2024

From sedentary lifestyle to bad genes: Drivers of heart disease

Rising cardiac arrest, a sign for young India to focus on right approach to life

Cases of cardiac arrest have seen a spurt in recent times, but the bigger question is the ability to diagnose and prevent such cases. The surge in rising cases of cardiac and non-communicable ailments has perplexed corporate India as well as the larger medical fraternity.

Oct 9, 2024

India recognized by WHO for eradicating Trachoma, a cause of blindness

India has been recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) for a significant public health achievement - the elimination of trachoma, a bacterial eye infection that can lead to irreversible blindness. This commendation, made on October 8, 2024, marks a milestone in India's public health history.

Oct 8, 2024

US scientists awarded 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine for microRNA discovery

The Nobel Assembly at Sweden's Karolinska Institutet on Monday awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine jointly to American scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation.

Oct 8, 2024