PM Modi Hails India’s Progress In TB Reduction As WHO Recognizes 17.7% Decline
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently recognized India's 17.7% drop in TB cases from 2015 to 2023, over double the global decline of 8.3%
Low-Sugar Diet In Early Life Reduces Risk Of Diabetes And Hypertension, Study Shows
The researchers noted that limiting sugar could reduce medical costs, extend life expectancy, and improve quality of life
Rwanda To Begin Vaccine And Therapeutic Trials For Marburg Virus
Rwanda will launch vaccine and therapeutic trials for Marburg virus disease in the coming days as it addresses an outbreak.
Government Health Spending Rises, Out-Of-Pocket Costs Drop: National Health Account Estimates
Per capita government health expenditure (GHE) has tripled, rising from ₹1,108 in 2014-15 to ₹3,169 in 2021-22
World Lung Day: Why Non-Smokers Equally At Risk For Respiratory Diseases
Passive smoking, including exposure to lingering smoke indoors, can be just as harmful as direct smoking, putting non-smokers, particularly children and pets, at risk
Labour Ministry To Probe Death Of Young EY Employee After Mother Complains Of Work Pressure
Facing backlash on social media, EY India expressed its sorrow over Anna's death and promised to take the family's concerns seriously
Suspected Mpox Case Under Investigation, Patient Isolated: Health Ministry
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare emphasized that there is no need for alarm. The patient has been isolated at a designated hospital and is reported to be in stable condition
Why Water Should Replace Sugar Filled Beverages
Out of 93 countries considering sugar beverage taxes in 2023, 58 had dietary standards. Among these, 48 promoted water consumption and discouraged sugary drinks
Obesity Responsible For Two-Thirds Of Cardiovascular-Disease Deaths, Study Reveals
Obesity is known to increase the risk of various CVDs, including atherosclerotic disease, heart failure, thromboembolic disease, arrhythmias, and sudden cardiac death
AIIMS Delhi Issues New Protocol For Handling Suspected Monkeypox Cases
AIIMS Delhi issued a protocol to manage patients suspected monkeypox, which WHO declared a public health emergency of international concern.
