Health News

Amid Covid-19 crisis in Bengaluru, BBMP turns hospital into maternity centre

In a new move, the BBMP announced that it has turned a hospital in the city into a maternity centre following pregnant women testing positive after visiting government hospitals for medical care.

Jul 9, 2020

Scientists warn of potential wave of COVID-linked brain damage

Scientists warned on Wednesday of a potential wave of coronavirus-related brain damage as new evidence suggested COVID-19 can lead to severe neurological complications, including inflammation, psychosis and delirium.

Jul 8, 2020

Is it enough: Citizens ask as BBMP allots 71 ambulances for Bengaluru zone-wise | See list

In a list shared, the BBMP has allotted a total of 71 ambulances to Bengaluru dividing them across the city zone-wise apart from tempo travellers. Citizens ask authorities if 71 ambulances will be enough for a metropolitan city like Bengaluru.

Jul 7, 2020

Community transmission of Covid-19 a reality in Karnataka, reveals minister

With cases rapidly increasing in Karnataka, Minister JC Madhuswamy told the media that Coronavirus is spreading at the community level, confirming the fears of the people.

Jul 7, 2020

China's Sinovac starts phase 3 trials for its Covid-19 vaccine in Brazil

China's Sinovac Biotech is starting Phase III trials of its potential coronavirus vaccine in Brazil, it said on Monday, becoming one of three companies to move into the late stages in the race to develop an inoculation against the disease.

Jul 7, 2020

20 Bengaluru police stations sealed, will reopen after 48 hours

Over the weekend, 20 police stations were sealed for sanitisation in Bengaluru as cops working at these stations tested positive for COVID-19. Authorities say the stations will reopen in 48 hours.

Jul 6, 2020

BIEC to become India's largest COVID care facility

Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre to become India's largest Covid-19 facility

Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre will now be India's largest COVID-19 facility with 10,100 beds. This will be used for asymptomatic and patients with mild symptoms of COVID-19.

Jul 6, 2020

Working out vs consuming lesser calories - the better way to lose weight

This article will provide some evidence-based guidelines on both incidental and non-incidental exercise.

Jul 5, 2020

It takes 18 months to develop good vaccine: Ex-ICMR chief

Ex-ICMR Chief NK Ganguly spoke about vaccine development and the process even in the fast track. He elaborated that it may be difficult to say if the vaccine will be successful.

Jul 5, 2020

China says G4 swine flu virus not new; does not infect humans easily

A team of Chinese scientists found that the new strain of G4 swine flu virus is not new and doesn't infect humans easily.

Jul 4, 2020

Six health employees in Mangaluru test COVID-positive

A health official revealed that 6 health employees in Mangaluru have tested positive for Coronavirus, all six have been quarantined.

Jul 3, 2020

Diet plan for coronavirus patients in Karnataka | Full list here

The Karnataka Government has issued an order prescribing a new diet for hospitals and patients to adhere to for COVID-19. The full meal plan was given.

Jul 3, 2020

CM Yediyurappa meets with health experts

Home isolation for mild and asymptomatic Covid-19 cases in Karnataka

Karnataka government is mulling over home isolation as a possibility for mild and asymptomatic COVID cases in the state to prevent a shortage in hospital beds.

Jul 2, 2020

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy launches 1088 ambulences

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy launches 1088 ultra-modern 108 and 104 ambulances on Doctor's Day

Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has launched 1088 ultra-modern 108 and 104 ambulances on Doctor's Day.

Jul 1, 2020

New eye drops to prevent common cause of blindness

Researchers have developed eye drops that could prevent vision loss after retinal vein occlusion, a major cause of blindness for millions of adults worldwide.

Jul 1, 2020