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Centre to sign over 70 MoUs with startups to empower the disabled

The government is set to sign more than 70 MoUs on Monday between the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) and various startups and private organisations.

Jul 21, 2024

Low Vitamin D levels hit bone health, cause osteoporosis, arthritis among women: Experts

Low Vitamin D levels, also known as the sunshine vitamin, are vital for bone health and remain a pressing concern among women, who are more prone to osteoporosis, arthritis, or other bone-related issues.

Jul 20, 2024

What is Chandipura virus (CHPV); deadly virus claims affecting children triggers chaos in Gujarat [read now]

Increasing surveillance can be crucial and help in the early detection and treatment of the Chandipura virus that has so far claimed the lives of six children and affected about 12 in Gujarat, said doctors on Tuesday.

Jul 19, 2024

Air pollution exposure during childhood may affect lung health later (Representational photo)

Why are most lung cancer patients in India non-smokers? Blame it on other factors

Air pollution, exposure to secondhand smoke, occupational hazards, and indoor pollutants like cooking fumes are responsible for the rising cases of lung cancer, even among people who do not smoke.

Jul 18, 2024

Spinal muscular atrophy may raise risk of liver damage: Study

People living with the neurodegenerative condition Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) could be at a higher risk of developing fatty liver disease, according to an international study by researchers from the US, Singapore, and Scotland.

Jul 17, 2024

3.4 million children not vaccinated in Southeast Asia including India; WHO seeks action

Data reveals that nearly 3.4 million children in the region, including India, did not receive all vaccines offered under the childhood immunization program.

Jul 17, 2024

Delhi doctors see surge in hand, foot & mouth disease in young children

Monsoon Drives Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease in Delhi, young children affected

In the bustling city of New Delhi, medical professionals are raising alarms over a significant increase in cases of a highly contagious viral illness known as Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD). This surge, primarily affecting infants and young children, is being propelled by the monsoon season, which provides an ideal environment for the virus to flourish.

Jul 17, 2024

Reckoning both short, long-term heart risks in high BP patients must, says study

Doctors must consider the long-term (30-year) as well as the short-term (10-year) risk of an individual developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) before beginning medication therapy for stage 1 hypertension, or high blood pressure, according to new research on Monday by the American Heart Association (AHA)

Jul 16, 2024

Indian-American scientist discovers new biomarker for obsessive compulsive disorder

Dr. Sameer Sheth's team identified a unique neural activity pattern in OCD patients undergoing deep brain stimulation (DBS). The team used contemporary DBS devices to record brain activity, observing changes in patients' daily lives. The study, published in Nature Medicine, suggests this biomarker could revolutionize understanding and treatment of OCD. This discovery offers hope to patients resistant to traditional therapies and opens avenues for more effective treatments.

Jul 13, 2024

Avian flu virus may be more infectious to humans from cattle than from birds: research

The H5N1 highly pathogenic avian flu virus may be more infectious to humans if passed on from cattle than directly from birds, local media reported, citing a team of researchers in Japan.

Jul 13, 2024

Tripura: 1790 persons infected by HIV/AIDS in 2023-24

HIV/AIDS Crisis in Tripura: A Deep Dive into the Epidemic

The northeastern state of Tripura in India has reported a concerning rise in HIV/AIDS cases. The government recently revealed that during the 2023-24 period, 1790 individuals were infected by HIV/AIDS, marking a positivity rate of 0.92%. This alarming statistic underscores the ongoing struggle against the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the region.

Jul 12, 2024

India has 1/5th of global population; must work towards population stabilisation: Union Minister Nadda

Highlighting that one-fifth of the global population resides in India, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda on Thursday stressed the need to reaffirm and recommit to work towards population stabilisation.

Jul 12, 2024

The devil's in the fine print: Narayana Health's Aditi health insurance claims a cover of Rs 1 crore at Rs 10,000; Is it really that good?

For a good health insurance policy, it is mandatory that it comes with minimal restrictions and with a much wider cover for illnesses

Jul 11, 2024

Dengue can seriously affect your brain, nervous system: Doctors

Monsoon Dengue Surge: Neurological Implications Highlighted

As the monsoon season engulfs India, medical experts are sounding the alarm about the often-overlooked neurological implications of dengue, a mosquito-borne viral illness. While the disease is primarily known for causing mild flu-like symptoms, it can have profound effects on the brain and nervous system, according to leading neurologists.

Jul 9, 2024

New tool to predict nerve damage from breast cancer treatment

Swedish researchers have developed a novel tool that can predict the risk level of nerve damage in each individual from breast cancer treatment.

Jul 9, 2024

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Health News

Centre to sign over 70 MoUs with startups to empower the disabled

Low Vitamin D levels hit bone health, cause osteoporosis, arthritis among women: Experts

What is Chandipura virus (CHPV); deadly virus claims affecting children triggers chaos in Gujarat [read now]

Why are most lung cancer patients in India non-smokers? Blame it on other factors

Spinal muscular atrophy may raise risk of liver damage: Study

3.4 million children not vaccinated in Southeast Asia including India; WHO seeks action

Monsoon Drives Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease in Delhi, young children affected

Reckoning both short, long-term heart risks in high BP patients must, says study

Indian-American scientist discovers new biomarker for obsessive compulsive disorder

Avian flu virus may be more infectious to humans from cattle than from birds: research

HIV/AIDS Crisis in Tripura: A Deep Dive into the Epidemic

India has 1/5th of global population; must work towards population stabilisation: Union Minister Nadda

The devil's in the fine print: Narayana Health's Aditi health insurance claims a cover of Rs 1 crore at Rs 10,000; Is it really that good?

Monsoon Dengue Surge: Neurological Implications Highlighted

New tool to predict nerve damage from breast cancer treatment

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

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