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Harsh Goenka pokes fun at morning ritual of drinking warm honey-lemon water

According to his X post, billionaire Harsh Goenka tried the popular 'weight-loss' drink of warm honey-lemon water but it did not work out as planned

Harsh Goenka pokes fun at morning ritual of drinking warm honey-lemon water
Updated On : 12 Feb 2025 | 3:59 PM IST

Kerala to launch rare disease patient registry, treatment clinic this year

A registry for rare disease patients in the state will become a reality this year, State Health Minister Veena George said on Friday. Speaking after inaugurating a workshop for experts in rare disease treatment here, George said the government aims to prevent rare diseases as its primary objective. She said a rare disease treatment clinic will be established in Kozhikode this year. The government is making efforts to bring affected children back to life, the minister said. "The registry for rare disease patients in the state will become a reality this year," George said. According to her, currently, more than 90 per cent survival rates have been achieved for children undergoing treatment for SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy). She said the state government aims to identify congenital disabilities and ensure specialised treatment for children. "Kerala is making significant strides in the field of rare disease care. In February 2024, the state government launched the CARE scheme for ra

Kerala to launch rare disease patient registry, treatment clinic this year
Updated On : 24 Jan 2025 | 3:38 PM IST

HMPV is not new; stay calm and follow basic precautions, say experts

Fomer ICMR Director General Dr Balram Bhargava said India's robust preparedness towards HMPV is built on the extensive infrastructure and experience gained during the COVID-19 pandemic

HMPV is not new; stay calm and follow basic precautions, say experts
Updated On : 12 Jan 2025 | 5:39 PM IST

7 magnesium-rich superfoods to try this winter that can improve your health

Magnesium helps with blood sugar, exercise, mood, sleep, and more. You can overcome the winter blues and make the most of the season by including magnesium in your diet

7 magnesium-rich superfoods to try this winter that can improve your health
Updated On : 17 Dec 2024 | 5:38 PM IST

Antibiotic production waste fuelling drug-resistant bacteria, warns WHO

In a first, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued norms on managing waste during antibiotic production

Antibiotic production waste fuelling drug-resistant bacteria, warns WHO
Updated On : 05 Sep 2024 | 3:49 PM IST

25-year-old techie hospitalised, says 'Hustle culture comes at a cost'

25-year-old Mumbai-based founder of Soshals app was hospitalised after following a 'poor lifestyle.' He shared a post on X sharing the ugly side of hustle culture

25-year-old techie hospitalised, says 'Hustle culture comes at a cost'
Updated On : 03 Sep 2024 | 6:18 PM IST

Budget 2024: What does the healthcare sector expect from FM Sitharaman?

Union Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Budget in the Lok Sabha on July 23

Budget 2024: What does the healthcare sector expect from FM Sitharaman?
Updated On : 11 Jul 2024 | 11:44 AM IST

Heatwaves: Govt ask states, UTs to assess public health preparedness

The move comes after Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a review meeting on Wednesday

Heatwaves: Govt ask states, UTs to assess public health preparedness
Updated On : 03 Apr 2024 | 10:54 PM IST

Kerala records 128 new COVID-19 cases, one death

Kerala reported 128 fresh COVID-19 cases and one death due to the disease in the last 24 hours, according to data on the Union Health Ministry website on Monday. Of the 315 active coronavirus infections reported nationwide till 8 am today, 128 were from Kerala, taking the active cases in the state to 3,128, as per the website. With one death reported in the state, the total number of people who have died due to coronavirus in Kerala since its outbreak three years ago reached 72,064. The number of people who were cured, discharged, or migrated in the last 24 hours after being diagnosed with the infection stood at 247. With that, the total number of cases under this category rose to 68,38,529 till date. On Tuesday, Health Minister Veena George reassured the people of the state that despite the rise in COVID cases in Kerala, there is no cause for alarm. The hospitals are adequately equipped to manage viral infections, she said.

Kerala records 128 new COVID-19 cases, one death
Updated On : 25 Dec 2023 | 12:02 PM IST

Number of fresh Covid cases in Singapore jumped to 965 in past week

The number of fresh COVID-19 cases in Singapore jumped to 965 in the past week, up from 763 the previous week. The number of patients admitted to intensive care units (ICU) went up from 23 to 32 in the same period. These are the highest numbers of new weekly hospitalisation and ICU admission for COVID-19 patients in 2023, TODAY newspaper reported on Thursday. Most COVID-19 patients here are infected by JN.1, a sublineage of the coronavirus' Omicron subvariant BA.2.86. With the JN.1 variant, winter conditions in the northern hemisphere and more people choosing not to wear masks have fueled the increase in COVID-19 cases, TODAY, citing experts, reported. Based on the available international and domestic data, there is no clear indication now that BA.2.86 or JN.1 are more transmissible or cause more severe disease than other circulating variants, according to the Ministry of Health (MOH). The estimated number of COVID-19 cases from December 10 to 16 was also the highest recorded for

Number of fresh Covid cases in Singapore jumped to 965 in past week
Updated On : 22 Dec 2023 | 8:25 AM IST

UN climate talks are focusing on the contagious effect on human health

In remarks read at the Vatican by an aide, the pope called for an end of what he called "bottlenecks" caused by nationalism and "patterns of the past"

UN climate talks are focusing on the contagious effect on human health
Updated On : 03 Dec 2023 | 10:23 PM IST

Pakistan recalls widely-consumed syrup over potential health risks: Report

The alert comes as a result of potential health risks associated with the incorrect usage of the syrup, commonly employed in the treatment and prevention of iron deficiency anemia.

Pakistan recalls widely-consumed syrup over potential health risks: Report
Updated On : 19 Nov 2023 | 7:16 AM IST

Centre planning enhanced zoonotic disease surveillance: Health secretary

75 per cent of new infectious diseases are zoonotic in nature, said Health Secy

Centre planning enhanced zoonotic disease surveillance: Health secretary
Updated On : 17 Oct 2023 | 3:56 PM IST

Indo-Gangetic plain continues to battle pollution despite NCAP: Report

The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) has been deployed in Delhi-NCR to combat air pollution, but the problem persists

Indo-Gangetic plain continues to battle pollution despite NCAP: Report
Updated On : 04 Oct 2023 | 11:38 PM IST

Facing health problems, lost 35 kgs, Satyendar Jain tells Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a notice on a bail plea by Satyendar Jain, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former cabinet minister in the Delhi government, in a money laundering case

Facing health problems, lost 35 kgs, Satyendar Jain tells Supreme Court
Updated On : 18 May 2023 | 3:00 PM IST

Iran blames US sanctions for causing environment, health problems

Iravani said that the US sanctions against Iran have exacerbated the country's environmental problems, posing risks to the health of Iranian citizens

Iran blames US sanctions for causing environment, health problems
Updated On : 05 May 2023 | 8:48 AM IST

Daily Covid cases cross 6000-mark in India, positivity rate at 3.39%

India has logged 6,050 fresh coronavirus cases, the highest in 203 days, while the active cases have increased to 28,303, according to Union health ministry data updated on Friday. On September 16 last year, 6,298 cases were recorded. The death toll has increased to 5,30,943 with 14 deaths -- three reported from Maharashtra, two each from Karnataka and Rajasthan, one each from Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab, and one was reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated. The daily positivity rate has been recorded at 3.39 per cent and the weekly positivity rate at 3.02 per cent, it said. The total tally of Covid cases stands at 4.47 crore (4,47,45,104) The active cases now comprise 0.06 per cent of the total infections, while the national Covid recovery rate has been recorded at 98.75 per cent, according to the health ministry's website. The number of people who have recuperated from the disease has increased to 4,41,85,858, while the c

Daily Covid cases cross 6000-mark in India, positivity rate at 3.39%
Updated On : 07 Apr 2023 | 10:51 AM IST

EPA proposes measures to reduce health risks near US chemical plants

In what could prove a significant move for communities facing air pollution, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed on Thursday that chemical plants nationwide measure certain hazardous compounds that cross beyond their property lines and reduce them when they are too high. The proposed rules would reduce cancer risk and other exposure for communities that live close to harmful emitters, the EPA said. The data would be made public and the results would force companies to fix problems that increase emissions. This is probably the most significant rule I'm experiencing in my 30 years of working in cancer alley, said Beverly Wright, executive director of the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice and a member of the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council. She referred to an area dense with petrochemical development along the Gulf Coast. In the past, Wright said, even when emissions caused harm, residents weren't able to sue and reduce the threat. The proposed ..

EPA proposes measures to reduce health risks near US chemical plants
Updated On : 07 Apr 2023 | 9:44 AM IST

Tomato fever: India reports another viral disease after Covid-19, monkeypox

What is tomato fever? Here are the causes, symptoms, treatment and other details of the disease

Tomato fever: India reports another viral disease after Covid-19, monkeypox
Updated On : 28 Jul 2022 | 7:51 PM IST

After health scare, Justin Bieber set to perform in India on October 18

The tour is on track for the show in New Delhi on October 18. The event will be held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (JLN Stadium).

After health scare, Justin Bieber set to perform in India on October 18
Updated On : 19 Jul 2022 | 8:18 PM IST