Health

NEW DELHI: Young night shift workers are more at risk of developing kidney stones, according to a study.

NEW DELHI: The Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, who secured India its political freedom, was far ahead of his time when he said, ‘Sanitation is more important than independence’. For Gandhi, a truly free India was not just politically independent but also socially awakened, where hygiene and dignity walked hand in hand.

BENGALURU: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge was admitted to M.S. Ramaiah Hospital in Bengaluru following complaints of fatigue and breathing issues after participating in a hectic election campaign for the Bihar polls.

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday approved the Global Capability Centre (GCC) Policy 2025.

AIZAWL: Northeastern state of Mizoram has been battling a severe outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) since mid-March, which has left over 9,380 pigs dead and affected around 3,690 families across 162 villages and localities in eight districts, officials said on Tuesday.

MALAPPURAM: Three members of a family of migrant workers, belonging to Uttar Pradesh and residing in Malappuram district of north Kerala, have tested positive for malaria on Monday, prompting the state health department to intensify preventative and surveillance measures in the area.

NEW DELHI: Adopting healthy lifestyles can help significantly reduce risk of heart disease, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Monday on World Heart Day.

NEW DELHI: Nine lakh health camps have been held across the country under the 'Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan', said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Monday.

NEW DELHI: Higher levels of air pollution may not only harm your lungs but also worsen health for people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a multi-national study, that strengthened the connection between environmental health and sleep medicine.

NEW DELHI: The addition of over 10,000 new medical seats by the Union Cabinet recently is another step towards India achieving universal healthcare, according to an official statement on Saturday.

NEW DELHI: Mental well-being is central to preventing chronic and non-communicable diseases, especially heart disease, experts said on Friday.

Hypertension is a situation where our heart beats more than the normal range, and it can damage the blood vessels, cause a heart attack and even kidney damage. Globally, this is becoming one of the most complicated and growing heart health-related concerns that is affecting people worldwide. 

NEW DELHI: Domestic generic producers are likely to see near-term gains as higher prices for branded drugs can push demand towards cost-effective alternatives after the US announced its decision to impose 100 per cent tariffs on the pharmaceuticals industry from October 1, analysts said on Friday.

NEW DELHI: Although it may not be noticeable, the loss of smell may linger for years for some people after a Covid-19 infection, according to a study.

NEW DELHI: Scientists have discovered that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) silently starts years earlier, long before symptoms appear, an advance that may pave the way for earlier treatment and prevention.

CHANDIGARH: In a groundbreaking step to bolster the healthcare system and recognise the tireless service of medical professionals, the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government has introduced a first-of-its-kind Policy to Honour Doctors for outstanding services, announced Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh here on Wednesday.

NEW DELHI: Ayushman Bharat, POSHAN Abhiyaan, and Swachh Bharat are reducing disease while building human capital, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.

NEW DELHI: Scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), have developed a special nanomaterial that can “talk” to neurons naturally.

BHOPAL: In parity with the Health department, the Dynamic Assured Career Progression (DACP) pay scale will now be extended to AYUSH specialists and officers in Madhya Pradesh, benefitting 2,698 personnel -- including 1,453 Ayurvedic doctors, 228 homeopathic practitioners, and 85 Unani physicians.

NEW DELHI: Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda on Tuesday urged the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to remain alert to changing food habits and the market, and update food safety standards accordingly.

NEW DELHI: As Ayushman Bharat marks seven years since its launch, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted that India is experiencing a revolution in public healthcare. He added that the initiative anticipated future needs and aimed to provide high-quality and affordable healthcare for the people.

HANOI: Vietnam's capital Hanoi has reported a sharp rise in dengue fever cases, with 258 new infections recorded from September 12 to 19, up from 190 cases in the previous week, local media reported.

NEW DELHI: The ancient medical tradition of ayurveda can help build a healthy and balanced society, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush Prataprao Jadhav on the 10th National Ayurveda Day on Tuesday.

CHANDIGARH: In a major gift to the residents of the state, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday announced to begin the process for Registration of people under the ambitious Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna aimed at giving comprehensive healthcare to the people by offering cashless treatment worth Rs 10 lakh. 

GANDHINAGAR: Marking the festive spirit of Navratri with a focus on public health, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday launched the “Gujarat Karmayogi Health Security Scheme (G-Category)” aimed at the well-being of state government officers, employees, pensioners, and their families.

NEW DELHI: Medical devices and pharma industry experts on Monday lauded the implementation of revised tax rates under GST 2.0, noting that it will make healthcare more affordable and accessible.

PATNA: A sudden outbreak of diarrhoea in Mohanpur village under Sadar block has left two dead and over 75 residents hospitalised, most of them children, during the ongoing monsoon season.

NEW DELHI: Women with excessive nausea and vomiting (hyperemesis gravidarum) during pregnancy may be at a 50 per cent high risk of mental health conditions such as post-partum psychosis, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder, according to a study.

NEW DELHI: US researchers have found that the glucose-fructose mix found in sugary drinks directly fuels the spread in cases of advanced colorectal cancer.

NEW DELHI: Researchers have identified how the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum affects the brain, an advance that may help develop potential therapeutics that could help prevent or even reverse the damage.

SRINAGAR: A boy died of hepatitis infection on Friday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district as the health department deputed teams to the area to prevent the spread of the disease.

NEW DELHI: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report highlighting difficulties faced by patients due to the lack of doctors and infrastructure at the super speciality ESIC hospital in Haryana’s Faridabad.

GENEVA: The rise in global temperatures is likely to cause severe health risks and result in the loss of more than $1.5 trillion in productivity, according to a new report from the World Economic Forum on Thursday.

NEW DELHI: Formally recognising Type-5 diabetes, a lesser-known malnutrition-related form of diabetes, can help develop diagnostic criteria and aid in effective management of the condition, affecting an estimated six million people in India and 25 million worldwide, global experts outlined in a new article published in The Lancet Global Health journal on Thursday.

NEW DELHI: Nearly half of jobseekers (45 per cent) believe that India’s gender pay gap exceeds 20 per cent, with maternity-related career breaks and workplace bias cited as the top drivers, a survey report said on Thursday.