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8-month-old baby in Bengaluru becomes India's 1st case of HMPV

India records first HMPV case: 8-Month-Old baby in Bengaluru infected

India has recently reported its first case of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a virus currently causing an outbreak in China. The case was detected in an 8-month-old baby in Bengaluru, Karnataka marking it as the first instance of HMPV in the country.

Jan 6, 2025

Ayushman Bharat, telemedicine providing last-mile delivery in healthcare: Vice Prez Dhankhar

Ayushman Bharat, telemedicine providing last-mile delivery in healthcare: Dhankhar

Schemes like Ayushman Bharat and telemedicine are providing last-mile delivery of healthcare to people in the country.

Jan 4, 2025

Indian scientists develop injectable hydrogel for targeted breast cancer treatment

A team of scientists from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati and Bose Institute Kolkata has developed an advanced injectable hydrogel for targeted treatment of breast cancer.

Jan 2, 2025

As rabies deaths rise, TN health dept directs vaccine availability in all districts

Tamil Nadu acts against rising rabies deaths, ensures statewide vaccine availability

In response to the escalating rabies-related fatalities and dog bite incidents, the health department of Tamil Nadu has issued a directive to health officers across all districts and cities. The directive mandates the round-the-clock availability of Anti-Rabies Vaccine (ARV) to combat the alarming surge in rabies cases.

Jan 2, 2025

Benefits of exercise, diet akin to psychological treatment for depression

Researchers find vital link between inflammation and depression

Researchers have unveiled transformative insights into the relationship between inflammation and depression, a finding that can fundamentally change our understanding of depression's biological underpinnings.

Jan 1, 2025

Regular eye check-ups in 40s key to preventing vision loss from glaucoma

Adults in their 40s must undergo regular eye check-ups to prevent vision loss from glaucoma -- a chronic eye disease that can lead to vision loss and blindness, said an ophthalmologist at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.

Dec 30, 2024

Proud story of our youth's resolve: PM Modi on Bastar Olympics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed his pride in the progress India has made in the health and fitness sectors, highlighting various government initiatives promoting wellness and sports.

Dec 29, 2024

Cooking garlic, onions at high heat may be harmful to your heart: Study

Heating garlic, onions may be harmful to heart: Study

Cooking garlic and onions in vegetable oil at high temperatures can generate trans-fatty acids (TFA) and can prove to be detrimental to heart health, claims a study by Japanese researchers.

Dec 28, 2024

Health experts raise concerns over surging liver disease among young adults

Study shows exercise key to managing chronic liver disease

Exercise is a cornerstone in managing metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), according to a study led by an Indian-origin researcher.

Dec 27, 2024

HC orders Delhi and Centre to enter MoU to implement Ayushman Bharat scheme

The Delhi High Court has asked the ruling AAP in the city and the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by January 5, 2025 for implementing Ayushman Bharat scheme in the national capital.

Dec 27, 2024

25 lakh elderly above 70 enrol for Ayushman cards in less than 2 months: Centre

Ayushman Bharat scheme is godsend, says cancer-stricken family from Vadodara

The Soni family from Gujarat's Vadodara, having struck with life-threatening cancer sometime ago, are all praise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) as the medical assistance under the scheme has turned to be 'lifesaver' for them.

Dec 27, 2024

Scientists develop scan that unravels secrets of lung function

A team of scientists has developed a new method of scanning lungs that is able to show the effects of treatment on lung function in real time, enabling them to see the functioning of transplanted lungs.

Dec 25, 2024

National Ayush Mission empowering communities with accessible, affordable healthcare

The National Ayush Mission (NAM) has empowered communities with accessible and cost-effective healthcare based on traditional practices, Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State for Ministry of Ayush, has stressed.

Dec 25, 2024

Wearable heart sound devices represent key shift in cardiac care: Study

Wearable heart sound devices represent a groundbreaking shift in cardiac care, offering continuous, non-invasive monitoring with the potential to revolutionise the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular conditions, according to a new study.

Dec 25, 2024

How Eating More Junk Food Can Impact Your Child's Mental Health

Meal deals become mainstay of quick-service operations in APAC: Report

Meal deals, originally invented to entice consumers during high inflation, have emerged as a significant offering in the food service sector, particularly at quick-service restaurant (QSR) establishments in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, according to a report on Tuesday.

Dec 24, 2024

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Health News

India records first HMPV case: 8-Month-Old baby in Bengaluru infected

Ayushman Bharat, telemedicine providing last-mile delivery in healthcare: Dhankhar

Indian scientists develop injectable hydrogel for targeted breast cancer treatment

Tamil Nadu acts against rising rabies deaths, ensures statewide vaccine availability

Researchers find vital link between inflammation and depression

Regular eye check-ups in 40s key to preventing vision loss from glaucoma

Proud story of our youth's resolve: PM Modi on Bastar Olympics

Heating garlic, onions may be harmful to heart: Study

Study shows exercise key to managing chronic liver disease

HC orders Delhi and Centre to enter MoU to implement Ayushman Bharat scheme

Ayushman Bharat scheme is godsend, says cancer-stricken family from Vadodara

Scientists develop scan that unravels secrets of lung function

National Ayush Mission empowering communities with accessible, affordable healthcare

Wearable heart sound devices represent key shift in cardiac care: Study

Meal deals become mainstay of quick-service operations in APAC: Report

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