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H1N1 flu alert in Delhi: Should you wear masks? What the guidelines say

As H1N1 cases rise in Delhi, the health department has advised masks in crowded places, frequent handwashing and avoiding close contact with sick people

Doctors warn against indiscriminate antibiotic use amid monsoon illnesses

Physicians stressed that fever is a symptom rather than a diagnosis and could be caused by viral infections, dengue, malaria, typhoid and several other conditions

Seasonal flu shot can also protect against H1N1, the virus behind swine flu

An annual flu vaccine includes an H1N1 component and can help lower the risk of illness, hospitalisation and severe complications linked to seasonal influenza

Delhi records 1,777 H1N1 cases as health dept issues flu advisory

Delhi has recorded over 2,300 Influenza-A cases this year, including over 1,777 H1N1 cases till Friday. The health department said 114 H1N1 cases were reported on Thursday alone

Preventive healthcare future model, key to economy and security: Rajnath

Singh said the focus of healthcare should not remain limited to treating diseases after they appear but should include prevention, early detection, risk assessment and personalised healthcare

Yoghurt instead of diabetes shots? China's 'smart' probiotic shows promise

The engineered probiotic, named Gift, detects high blood sugar and releases the glucose-lowering hormone GLP-1, with animal tests showing effects comparable to Ozempic

Moderna, Merck cancer vaccine scores big win in late-stage melanoma trial

Moderna and Merck's personalised mRNA vaccine met key goals in a Phase 3 melanoma trial, reducing recurrence and spread and raising hopes for a new generation of cancer vaccines worldwide

H1N1 scare: Bengaluru school suspends offline classes as over 500 fall ill

Bengaluru's Clarence High School shifts classes for 6 to 12 online after over 500 students and 21 staff report flu-like symptoms amid two confirmed H1N1 cases

Aircrew face higher odds of radiation-related cancer deaths, study finds

A Harvard-led study found pilots and flight attendants had the highest proportions of radiation-related cancer deaths among 503 occupations studied

Worried your toddler isn't getting enough iron? What parents need to know

Iron deficiency is common among young children, but simple dietary changes can help toddlers meet their iron needs and support healthy growth

Indians are living longer: 80 years of India's health transformation

Eight decades of falling mortality, improving maternal and child survival, and expanding healthcare have added years to Indian lives, while creating new health challenges

Bengal to roll out Ayushman Bharat scheme from Aug 16: WB Health minister

He said those who do not meet the Centre's eligibility criteria for Ayushman Bharat would be covered by a state government's Mukhyamantri Swasthya Yojana, which would also be launched on the same day

Delhi H1N1 surge: Cases rise nearly sixfold as monsoon fuels concern

Delhi has recorded over 1,300 H1N1 cases this year, nearly six times last year's figure. Here is what to know about symptoms, high-risk groups and precautions

Parliamentary panel flags lack of policy focus on chronic kidney disease

The committee flagged severe specialist shortages and proposed that trained general physicians supervise dialysis units as an interim measure while a national CKD strategy is developed

Parl panel suggests capping pvt hospital room rates at 3-star hotel tariff

A parliamentary panel has proposed a 3-star hotel rate benchmark for pvt hospital rooms in metros, citing wide cost gaps between public and private healthcare, calling for greater billing transparency

Severe Covid-19 may 'wake up' dormant viruses in the body, study finds

The findings suggest severe Covid-19 could alter the body's existing viral environment, although further research is needed to understand the impact

Scientists explore real-time imaging of living cancer cells to aid research

Experts now believe that understanding how living cells behave in real time could become one of the next frontiers in biomedical research

Maharashtra doctors' protest explained: What is the CCMP registration row?

The Maharashtra government's decision to begin registering CCMP-qualified homoeopathy practitioners has sparked protests over patient safety, medical training, and prescribing rights

Chandipura outbreak: Govt sends joint response team to Gujarat, Rajasthan

A national joint response team has been sent to Gujarat and Rajasthan after fresh Chandipura virus cases and deaths among children prompted intensified containment efforts

Govt explains why key indicators were missing from NFHS-6 fact sheets

The Union government said the indicators were selected based on the Technical Advisory Committee's recommendations, aligned with the government's data harmonisation initiative, and limited to key heal