Science & Health

Vitamin C deficiency in elderly can cause abnormal bleeding, fatigue: Study

Elderly at Risk: The Silent Scourge of Vitamin C Deficiency

A recent study highlights the dangers of vitamin C deficiency, or scurvy, in the elderly. The case study of a 65-year-old woman with a restricted diet and social isolation led to her diagnosis of scurvy.

Oct 7, 2024

Kerala: Yellow alert in 6 districts; rain, thunderstorm till October 11

Kerala under Yellow Alert: Heavy rain and thunderstorms expected in 6 districts until October 11

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has recently issued a yellow alert for six districts in Kerala, indicating the possibility of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms from October 6 to October 11. The districts under alert include Idukki, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod.

Oct 6, 2024

Bringing safety standards crucial for hyperbaric medicine therapy, say experts

What's Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy? Crucial but depends on bringing safety standards, say experts

Bringing safety standards is crucial for hyperbaric medicine therapy, said experts on Friday, even as one Uttar Pradesh couple duped dozens of elderly people for the therapy.

Oct 4, 2024

Benefits of exercise, diet akin to psychological treatment for depression

A cholesterol regulator can help treat depression, anxiety: Scientists

Scientists on Friday revealed that a cholesterol regulator can become a surprising player in mental health research, helping treat depression and anxiety.

Oct 4, 2024

Hurricane Helene death toll tops 200 in US

Hurricane Helene: US Death Toll Surpasses 200

The southeastern United States has been left reeling in the wake of Hurricane Helene, a storm of such magnitude that it has claimed over 200 lives, making it the deadliest to hit the US mainland since Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Oct 4, 2024

Delhi doctors report uptick in dengue, chikungunya, swine flu cases

Delhi Grapples with Rising Dengue, Chikungunya, and Swine Flu Cases

New Delhi is currently grappling with a significant surge in dengue, chikungunya, and swine flu cases. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) reported a worrying increase of 401 new infections between September 22 to 28.

Oct 4, 2024

Dengue cases surge in Bihar, 55 reported in last 24 hours

WHO Unveils Global Strategy to Combat Dengue, Arboviral Diseases

The WHO has launched a plan to tackle the surge in dengue and other Aedes-borne arboviral diseases.The Global Strategic Preparedness, Readiness, and Response Plan (SPRP) aims to foster a globally coordinated response.Around four billion people worldwide are at risk of infection from arboviruses, a number projected to increase to five billion by 2050. The SPRP plan comprises emergency coordination, collaborative surveillance, community protection, safe and scalable care, and access to countermeasures.

Oct 3, 2024

Adani Group, Google join hands to drive clean energy adoption in India

The Adani Group and Google on Thursday announced a collaboration that will advance the companies' collective sustainability goals and add more clean energy to the national grid.

Oct 3, 2024

Public spending on health overtakes out-of-pocket expenditure in India: Report

In a first, public spending on health has overtaken the out-of-pocket expenditure in India, according to the Union Health Ministry's National Health Account (NHA) estimates for India 2020-21 and 2021-22.

Oct 1, 2024

Healthcare sector at forefront of nanotechnology innovation

Nanotechnology Revolutionizing Healthcare and Tech Sectors

Healthcare is leading in nanotechnology innovation, with applications in diagnostics, drug delivery, and medical imaging. Commercialization of nanotechnology varies by sector, with technology and healthcare sectors seeing faster commercialization due to high investment.

Sep 30, 2024

Bacterial infection that shows flu-like symptoms, may be fatal

Leptospirosis: Bhagwant Mann's hospitalization, the underestimated threat takes centre stage

Leptospirosis, a bacterial infection transmitted through rats, has been highlighted due to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's hospitalization. The disease presents flu-like symptoms initially, but can lead to severe complications like internal bleeding and organ damage.

Sep 30, 2024

2,500 new Indian sign language terms helping persons with disabilities

India Introduces 2,500 New Sign Language Terms

India has taken a significant step towards inclusivity and empowerment by introducing 2,500 new Indian Sign Language (ISL) terms. These terms, which span across various academic fields such as mathematics and science, aim to enhance the existing ISL dictionary and support education for the deaf community.

Sep 29, 2024

From sedentary lifestyle to bad genes: Drivers of heart disease

Global health challenge: Heart attacks, strokes account for 3.9 mn deaths annually in South-East Asia says WHO

Heart attacks and strokes are a global health challenge, accounting for 3.9 million deaths annually, in the South-East Asia Region, including India, said the World Health Organization on Saturday, ahead of World Heart Day.

Sep 28, 2024

India signs global ocean treaty to protect marine biodiversity on high seas

India Aligns with Global Ocean Treaty for Marine Biodiversity Conservation

India has signed the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) agreement, aimed at protecting marine biodiversity. The BBNJ agreement bans destructive fishing and pollution in areas beyond nations' territorial waters.

Sep 28, 2024

Urgent need to integrate climate considerations into health planning: Apurva Chandra

India Prioritizes Climate Considerations in Health Planning

Apurva Chandra, Secretary at the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) in India, emphasized the need to incorporate climate considerations into health planning at the Climate and Health Solutions (CHS) India Conclave. India is integrating climate considerations into health policies and emergency response mechanisms, in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and other global partners.

Sep 25, 2024

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Science & Health

Elderly at Risk: The Silent Scourge of Vitamin C Deficiency

Kerala under Yellow Alert: Heavy rain and thunderstorms expected in 6 districts until October 11

What's Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy? Crucial but depends on bringing safety standards, say experts

A cholesterol regulator can help treat depression, anxiety: Scientists

Hurricane Helene: US Death Toll Surpasses 200

Delhi Grapples with Rising Dengue, Chikungunya, and Swine Flu Cases

WHO Unveils Global Strategy to Combat Dengue, Arboviral Diseases

Adani Group, Google join hands to drive clean energy adoption in India

Public spending on health overtakes out-of-pocket expenditure in India: Report

Nanotechnology Revolutionizing Healthcare and Tech Sectors

Leptospirosis: Bhagwant Mann's hospitalization, the underestimated threat takes centre stage

India Introduces 2,500 New Sign Language Terms

Global health challenge: Heart attacks, strokes account for 3.9 mn deaths annually in South-East Asia says WHO

India Aligns with Global Ocean Treaty for Marine Biodiversity Conservation

India Prioritizes Climate Considerations in Health Planning

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