Health

NEW DELHI: In light of clusters of respiratory illnesses reported in children in specific regions of China, states are required to document all instances of severe respiratory conditions, namely Influenza Like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI), at the district level. This reporting mandate aims to enhance surveillance and monitoring efforts concerning serious […]

NEW DELHI: As Delhi’s AQI reaches its highest at 999 in Anand Vihar, with an average AQI reaching 500, medical researchers have found out that residents residing in regions with median pollution levels have 56 per cent more chances of being afflicted by Parkinson’s Disease than people residing in regions with lower pollution levels. The […]

NEW DELHI: The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital has surged to a hazardous level of 504, falling into the ‘severe’ category. Health experts are sounding the alarm over the escalating respiratory problems, particularly among those grappling with post-COVID lung injuries. Despite concerted efforts and interventions by both the Delhi government and the Commission […]

NEW DELHI: Delhi-NCR is grappling with a severe public health crisis as dengue cases witness a concerning upsurge. While this vector-borne disease often doesn’t receive the attention it warrants, the current spike demands immediate attention from authorities. The New Indian recently interviewed three medical experts who have closely observed the rising case s and discussed the […]

Is participating in marathons a safe endeavour?

As of the latest update on October 17, a remarkable 7,496 camps have been successfully organised VIJAYAWADA – In a bid to ensure that every citizen in the state has access to top-notch healthcare, the Andhra Pradesh government launched an initiative called ‘Jagananna Arogya Suraksha,’ which has garnered significant public interest. In just one day, 315,000 […]

GUWAHATI: Pork is currently available at prices ranging between Rs 150 and Rs 200 per kg, nearly half the typical retail price of Rs 350 – Rs 380. The reason behind this price reduction remains uncertain, although the Manipur Progressive Pig Farmers’ Association reported that numerous pigs had died due to an unidentified disease in […]

NEW DELHI: Stroke-related fatalities could escalate to a staggering 10 million per annum globally by the year 2050, a new study published in the Lancet Neurology journal suggests. Low and middle-income countries are expected to bear its maximum brunt. However, the study underscores that stroke is a highly preventable and treatable condition. The research indicates […]

NEW DELHI: Minister of State (MoS) for Health S P Singh Baghel has appealed to the Muslim community to start donating organs to save and protect the life of others on humanitarian grounds, even if it means circumventing the popular belief that such an act is prohibited in some faiths. “Muslims don’t believe in the […]

New Delhi: Delhi’s Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital steps on a path breaking initiative by dedicating a separate Outpatient Department (OPD) only for transgender and thus achieving a rare first-of-its-kind in the country. The OPD will be in service every Friday with a timing that suits the community. The most common issues faced by transgenders […]