Health News

Cholera outbreak in B'luru stirs political debate; Congress says "get your facts correct"

On Friday, 47 students of Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute's girls hostel were admitted in suspected case of food poisoning. However, the dean later clarified that the girls were diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis.

Apr 7, 2024

Dietary recommendations and the impact on reproductive health

Proper nutrition serves as a foundation for fertility as the food we consume can have a big impact on one's ability to conceive. It drastically influences both male and female reproductive health. With informed dietary choices, individuals can improve their fertility potential and increase their chances of conceiving.

Apr 6, 2024

President Droupadi Murmu unveils 1st 'India-made' affordable "CAR-T cell therapy" [details]

In a ray of hope for millions suffering from cancer, President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday unveiled the country's first indigenously-made and affordable gene therapy for the deadly disease.

Apr 4, 2024

Centre calls media reports on hike in medicine prices 'false & misleading'

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Wednesday said that media reports claiming a significant hike in medicine prices are "false, misleading and malicious".

Apr 4, 2024

CM Kejriwal's vitals normal, say Delhi prisons officials

Delhi Prisons officials on Wednesday said the vitals of incarcerated Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal are normal and his weight has been constant since he was lodged in Tihar jail.

Apr 3, 2024

Fertility benefits in workplace are crucial to empower working women

While in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment offers hope, navigating a career along with the complex series of fertility procedures can become a roadblock for a woman's career. Employers offering fertility benefits can go a long way in empowering working women.

Apr 2, 2024

Here's how to take care of your foot health if you have diabetes

Maintaining proper foot health is essential for people with diabetes, as it can significantly impact nerves and blood supply to the feet, leading to ulcers, said a top diabetologist on Tuesday.

Apr 2, 2024

Diabetics over age 65 can still add some weight to cut death risk from cardiovascular disease: Study

For those suffering from type 2 diabetes, keeping an ideal body weight is always recommended. However, according to new research, those aged over 65 can still remain "moderately overweight" to minimise their risk of dying from any cardiovascular disease.

Mar 30, 2024

Coffee may help lower risk of Parkinson's disease: Study

Love your morning dose of coffee? Well, it may help you avoid the risk of Parkinson's disease, claims a study.

Mar 26, 2024

How neurodevelopmental treatment is helping kids with Down syndrome

Neurodevelopmental treatment is a holistic approach to helping children suffering from Down syndrome, said an expert on World Down Syndrome Day on Thursday.

Mar 21, 2024

Struggling to reduce the 'hidden' belly fat? Quit smoking, says study

Quit smoking if you are looking to reduce the 'hidden' abdominal fat, known as visceral fat, suggests a study.

Mar 21, 2024

Here's how to deal with stress at workplace

Workplace stress is a harsh reality that needs to be addressed both at the individual level as well as by the management, said mental health experts on Tuesday, amid the recent news of two recent deaths due to stress at work: one by heart attack and another by suicide.

Mar 19, 2024

PAN India bats for plant based diet for health

Plant based food has enough and all nutrients required for all ages as it is rich in fibre, phytonutrients, healthy fats and proteins while being zero in cholesterol, poisonous things like mercury, etc. All one needs is to take a B12 supplement, says expert

Mar 19, 2024

Cervical cancer: Till what age can one take HPV vaccine?

While 9 to 14 is the right age to take the HPV vaccine, women who missed the jabs at the recommended age can still have some protection against cervical cancer, said experts on Monday.

Mar 18, 2024

418 kidney stones removed from patient at Hyderabad's AINU

A team of expert urologists at the Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU) here has successfully removed 418 kidney stones from a patient with only 27 per cent kidney function.

Mar 13, 2024