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Teflon Flu cases surge in US, illness caused by overheating non-stick pan

Upon heating a non-stick utensil above 500 degrees Fahrenheit, the chemicals in nonstick coating may break down, releasing toxic fumes that contribute to "Teflon flu"

Vaccine developer Sinergium to share bird flu vaccine data globally: WHO

Until now, the WHO has assisted partners but this is the first time one of them with a vaccine in development has volunteered to share it with others

World ORS Day 2024: How a simple oral solution is saving millions globally

Over the past decades, the number of children dying from diarrhoeal diseases has significantly decreased, dropping by two-thirds since 1990, with ORS playing a significant role

USAID, Takeda Biopharma launch dengue prevention programme across India

The vaccine is already available for children and adults in the private market in Europe, Indonesia, and Thailand, and in some public programmes in Argentina and Brazil

Cancers in head, neck rising, account for 26% cases in India: Study

In India, nearly two-thirds of cancer cases are detected late likely due to low adoption of proper screening

World Hepatitis Day 2024: Everything to know about this infectious disease

World Hepatitis Day is observed annually on July 28 to raise awareness of this infectious disease and its impact on global health. The primary goal is to promote hepatitis prevention and show support

Thyrocare expands Northern India presence with Polo Labs acquisition

This move will lead to Thyrocare integrating Polo Labs' 14 laboratories spread across Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh into its existing network

India may have dengue vaccine by 2026; Takeda initiates clinical trials

Takeda follows a dual pricing strategy in both private and public markets, and as such, prices in the private market are higher in Europe than in Asian markets

Health Budget focuses on strengthening state drug regulatory systems

In 2024-25, the Health Budget has allocated around Rs 75 crore for strengthening state drug regulatory systems, which is up from Rs 52 crore in the revised estimates of 2023-24

HIV medicine that costs $42,000 could be made for just $40 with profits

Lenacapavir drug hailed as 'the closest we have ever been to an HIV vaccine', is currently sold by US pharma major Gilead at Rs $42,250 for the first year

Nipah virus flares up in Kerala again: Here's what to know about symptoms

The brain-damaging virus, which can spread from bats and pigs to humans, has surfaced in Kerala several times in recent years

3 cancer drugs now exempt from customs duty; X-ray tubes to become cheaper

The Union minister also brought down the customs duty on X-ray tubes used in medical X-ray machines

40 mn people living with HIV in 2023, over 9 mn not getting treatment: UN

NThe proportion of new infections globally among marginalized communities that face stigma and discrimination sex workers, men who have sex with men, and people who inject drugs also increased to 55%

Doom scrolling to cyberbullying: Economic Survey focuses on mental health

The Economic Survey for FY24 highlighted that mental health affects productivity more broadly than physical health issues and highlighted the socio-economic impacts of mental disorders

U-WIN decoded: Govt's online vaccine portal for pregnant women, children

The U-WIN portal aims to create an electronic registry of routine immunisations for pregnant women and children under the Universal Immunisation Programme

Rising obesity a concern, healthier lifestyle must: Economic Survey

Obesity presents a "concerning situation" and preventive measures must be taken to enable citizens to have a healthier lifestyle, it said

Forgotten pandemic lessons? India's ambulance system needs urgent reforms

A recent report revealed that the focus of the Indian ambulance market, valued at $1.5 billion in 2022, still remains largely on patient transfer rather than critical emergency care

Need to face up to junk food crisis as study shows 23% Indians overweight

Indians need simple, easy-to-understand, and prominent warning labels, so that their better natures are given a chance to overtake their impulses

Nipah claims one life in Kerala; Maharashtra reports 28 Zika cases in 2024

Communicable disease scare grips people as Maharashtra reports 28 Zika cases this year

India staring at infertility crisis, says Indira IVF's Founder Murdia

According to a National Family Health Survey, the fertility rate is 1.6 in urban India and 2.1 in its rural areas. By 2050, India's total fertility rate (TFR) is projected to dip to 1.29