Science & Health

NGOs raise toxic air issue at Kelambakkam with TN Pollution Control Board

Tamil Nadu-based Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) have raised the issue of air pollution at Kelambakkam in Chengalpattu district, after several residents complained of health issues due to the textile factories functioning in the area using cancer causing chemicals.

Sep 12, 2024

K'taka govt notifies dengue fever as 'epidemic disease'

Philippines tallies 546 dengue deaths since January

The Philippines continues to grapple with increasing dengue cases and fatalities amid the rainy season, the country's Department of Health (DOH) said on Thursday.

Sep 12, 2024

President Murmu confers 15 nurses with National Florence Nightingale Award

President Murmu confers National Florence Nightingale Award on 15 nurses

President Murmu honors 15 nursing professionals with Florence Nightingale Awards at a function held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Sep 12, 2024

Experts hail govt's move to provide health coverage to all senior citizens above 70

India's Health Coverage for Seniors Over 70

The Indian government will provide health coverage to all senior citizens aged 70 and above under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) scheme. Abhay Soi, President of NATHEALTH, called this a "historic shift" in elder care and assured NATHEALTH's support in the scheme's rollout.

Sep 12, 2024

Chronic cough & throat clearing post-Covid? It may signal heart attack, stroke risk

People suffering from common laryngopharyngeal dysfunction like chronic cough, hoarseness, recurrent throat clearing, especially after Covid, may be at significant risk of developing a heart attack or stroke, warns a study on Wednesday.

Sep 11, 2024

Mysterious fever worsens in Kutch amid heavy rain, toll touches 15

Mysterious Fever Claims over 15 lives in Rain-Stricken Kutch

The Kutch district is struggling with a mysterious fever that has claimed over 15 lives, predominantly in the Lakhpat taluka. The situation has been exacerbated by the recent heavy rains, which have led to a surge in the number of cases. The cause of the fever remains unknown, leading to heightened concern among the authorities and the local population.

Sep 11, 2024

Typhoon Yagi leaves 141 dead, 59 missing in Vietnam

Vietnam Devastated by Typhoon Yagi: 141 Dead, 59 Missing

Typhoon Yagi and the consequent landslides and floods had left 141 dead and 59 missing in Vietnam's region, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development announced on Wednesday.

Sep 11, 2024

South Korea: Seoul issues first September heat wave warning amid nationwide heat surge

Seoul has issued its first-ever September heat wave warning, a first since the heat advisory system was introduced in 2008.

Sep 10, 2024

Rising suicide rates in Nepal, a national mental health crisis

Nepal witnesses alarming rise in suicide rate, reveals latest police data

As many as 7,223 people committed suicide in Nepal, a latest data released by the Nepal.

Sep 10, 2024

RG Kar tragedy: Protest march by doctors to Bengal health department HQ starts

Thousands of doctors protest against doctor's rape and murder in Kolkata.

Sep 10, 2024

NEET aspirant from UP commits suicide in Kota

India's Youth Suicide Rate Higher Than Global Average

India's youth suicide rate is alarmingly high, with suicide being the fourth leading cause of death among late adolescents. Over 40% of all suicide cases involve young adults under 30, with common factors including stressful family environments, unstable emotional health, and loneliness.

Sep 10, 2024

New Mpox strain poses a notable risk to children: Experts

TN: All district medical officers on alert for Mpox precaution

While no case of the deadly viral disease has been identified in Tamil Nadu, its health department has directed all district medical officers to be on alert for any cases of Mpox.

Sep 10, 2024

Mpox in India: 'No need to panic, as chances of Covid-like pandemic is minimal'

Amid one suspected case of Mpox detected in India, health experts on Monday advised not to panic as the monkeypox virus (MPXV) has minimal pandemic potential.

Sep 9, 2024

Mpox Cases Continue at Low Levels, Vaccination Efforts Intensify

The global outbreak of Clade II mpox, primarily spread through intimate contact, continues with a survival rate of over 99%. The CDC suggests that two doses of the mpox vaccine can prevent the disease, and the antiviral drug TPOXX is being tested for treatment.

Sep 9, 2024