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What's this 'rare sensory hearing loss' that singer Alka Yagnik was diagnosed with?

Veteran Bollywood singer Alka Yagnik, who revealed that she has been diagnosed with a "rare sensory hearing loss" due to a viral attack, has suffered a type of hearing loss caused by damage to the inner ear or the nerve pathways that transmit sound from the ear to the brain.

Jun 19, 2024

Ayesha Takes a Step Towards Normalcy: AI-Assisted Surgery Corrects Bowlegs

In a groundbreaking medical achievement, a 19-year-old girl from Himachal Pradesh, Ayesha, has had her bowlegs, or crooked legs as they are commonly referred to in medical parlance, straightened using a novel AI-assisted technique.

Jun 14, 2024

46 pc rural, 53 pc urban Indians used Ayush to prevent or treat ailments in last one year

At least 46 per cent of rural and 53 per cent of urban residents have used Ayush system of medicines for prevention or treatment of ailments in the past 365 days, according to the first all-India survey conducted by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO).

Jun 14, 2024

Indian healthcare known globally for excellence, affordability & advanced infra: JP Nadda

Jagat Prakash Nadda, the new Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, has highlighted the global recognition of India's healthcare sector.

Jun 11, 2024

Why Indian doctors praise new finding that 'Viagra' can help prevent dementia?

Praising a new study by University of Oxford researchers, who found that the Viagra drug, also called Sildenafil, has the potential to prevent dementia (memory loss), Delhi-based doctors on Sunday said that this is a pathbreaking trial linking "Sildenafil with improvement in vascular dementia".

Jun 10, 2024

Sleep Apnea: A silent threat to life if left untreated, say doctors

Sleep disorders, particularly snoring and sleep apnea, have been a topic of concern among medical experts in India. Snoring, a common sleep-related breathing disorder, is often associated with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), a more severe condition characterized by recurrent episodes of complete or partial obstruction of the upper airway during sleep.

Jun 10, 2024

178-yr-old practice of distributing 'fish prasadam' in Hyderabad to be on June 8-9

Today Mrigasira Karti : Distribution of 'Fish prasadam' for asthma patients begins in Hyderabad

The distribution of 'fish prasadam' for people suffering from asthma and other respiratory ailments began here on Saturday.

Jun 8, 2024

Diagnosing brain tumours early is important for better outcomes: Experts

World Brain Tumour Day is observed every year on June 8 to raise awareness about the disease explained as an abnormal growth of cells in the brain

Jun 8, 2024

Climate Change Intensifies Multiple Sclerosis, Fuels Treatment Market

Climate change, a global concern that has been at the forefront of international discussions, is now being linked to an increase in the prevalence and severity of multiple sclerosis (MS), a debilitating autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system.

Jun 7, 2024

Global Food Safety: A Collective Responsibility

Unsafe food consumption is a global health concern that affects millions of people daily. According to Saima Wazed, the WHO Regional Director for South East Asia, approximately 1.6 million people worldwide fall ill daily due to the consumption of unsafe food.

Jun 6, 2024

What is Restless Leg Syndrome? Scientists find genetic clues to treat it now

People with restless leg syndrome face an unpleasant crawling sensation in the legs and an overwhelming urge to move them, especially during the evening or at night time

Jun 6, 2024

Memory Issues Linked to Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Hyperthyroidism

Health experts have recently shed light on the connection between memory and attention problems and two common health issues: vitamin B12 deficiency and hyperthyroidism.

Jun 5, 2024

PhonePe makes health insurance accessible and affordable with monthly premiums

PhonePe launched a first-of-its-kind, monthly subscription for insurance premium payments with flexible payment options starting from Rs 500 to Rs 3,000 per month.

Jun 3, 2024

UK researchers develop new ultra-sensitive blood test that can predict breast cancer recurrence

In a significant breakthrough that could revolutionize the early detection and treatment of breast cancer, British researchers have developed an ultra-sensitive new blood test. This test can predict if the cancer will return years before it shows up on scans, potentially improving survival rates for millions of women worldwide.