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Over 90% heatwave deaths occurred in 5 states between 2018 and 2022

Number of heatwave days in India expected to rise in coming years

Undernutrition in India a big concern, urgent attention needed: experts say

Undernutrition denotes insufficient intake of energy and nutrients to meet an individual's needs to maintain good health

Mumbai-based INVEX Health to soon launch India's first oral HIV self-test

INVEX Health is soon set to launch India's first oral HIV self-test, the company announced on Tuesday

Central team to be deployed in UP, Bihar to aid in heatwave response

This was directed by Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday as he chaired a high-level meeting related to public health preparedness for heatwave management across the country

Smallpox spreads in Bihar village, locals allege medical negligence

More than 100 people from 35 families have been infected with smallpox in a village in Bihar's Supaul district, an official said

India's 1st mRNA Omicron booster vax gets DCGI nod, to launch in 2-3 weeks

DCGI has granted Emergency Use Authorisation to India's first mRNA-based Omicron booster vaccine and it is likely to be rolled out in 2-3 weeks, Gennova Biopharmaceuticals announced on Tuesday

As holistic wellness takes centre stage, luxury retreats dial up the game

Ahead of International Yoga Day on June 21, a look at how wellness-conscious tourists, global and Indian, are driving the market

Cough syrup row: Zero tolerance on spurious medicines, says Mandaviya

71 companies have been issued show-cause notices following concerns raised in some quarters about reported deaths due to contaminated India-made cough syrups, 18 of them have been asked to shut shop

Daily aspirin use linked with anaemia in healthy older adults: Research

A daily low-dose usage of aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug commonly used to relieve headache may lead to about 20 per cent increased risk of anaemia among healthy older adults

Link between retinal changes and Alzheimer's allows early tracking, therapy

Macquarie University study finds protein markers in the eye that mirror changes in the brain, confirming researchers' long-standing suspicion about the existence of such a link

Heavy drinkers get more impaired despite higher tolerance claims: Research

People with alcohol use disorder show the same or even more levels of fine motor and cognitive impairment as light/moderate drinkers when consuming their usual excessive amount, research has shown

Did Centre ignore its own red flags on Covid vaccine side-effects?

With the global panic over the Covid-19 pandemic finally waning, the focus is again on preventive and curative measures, mainly the 'life-saver vaccines'

More diagnostic tools for early detection of Alzheimer's underway: Report

With advancements in medical technology, novel diagnostic tools are emerging to facilitate early and accurate detection of Alzheimer's disease, according to a report on Friday

New MRI technique reveals changes in brain post Covid-19 infection

The new imaging technique, known as correlated diffusion imaging (CDI), was developed by systems design engineering professor Alexander Wong at University of Waterloo

Water parks, swimming pools a threat to ear infections, say Doctors

Children, in particular, are more susceptible due to their smaller ear canals and tendency to spend extended periods in the water

India made 'liquid cornea' to soon undergo human trials to treat blindness

After seeing about 80 per cent success in animal trials, a team of Indian doctors are soon set to launch human trials on the made in India 'liquid cornea' for people with corneal blindness

Microplastics getting deposited in human respiratory tract: Research

Microplastics, containing toxic pollutants and chemicals, are increasingly getting deposited in our human respiratory tract, and can pose serious health risks, warned a study

Lack of awareness, family's reluctancy hampering organ donation: Experts

Lack of awareness about organ donation and unwillingness of people to donate relatives' organs are among main reasons behind rising number of patients languishing on a transplant waiting list

Fire breaks out in Madhya Pradesh govt office, health data destroyed

A massive fire broke out at the Satpuda Bhavan in Bhopal, a state government office. As per reports, the fire broke out on the fourth floor of the building

Star Health founder Venkatasamy Jagannathan resigns from company's board

From paying Rs 30K rent to nursing insurer to Rs 30K cr in m-cap, founder V Jagannathan resigns from company board - but his job is not over