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Two children test positive for HMPV in Chennai, recovering

Two children in Chennai have tested positive for Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) and are recovering.

Jan 6, 2025

HMPV: 1 more case reported from Gujarat; no need to panic, says govt

One more case of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) has been detected in Gujarat on Monday, taking the tally to three cases in the country.

Jan 6, 2025

ICMR detects 2 cases of HMPV in Karnataka with no travel history: Centre

A senior doctor at Baptist Hospital in Bengaluru confirmed to International Business Times about the two cases of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV). It's 3 month old girl and 8 month old boy with no travel history. One of the child was discharged, while other remained hospitalised.

Jan 6, 2025

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: 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

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

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

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

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

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