Friday, July 11, 2025

Health

Disability services must include health screening, stress management for caregivers: Study

NEW DELHI: While there are rights for people with disabilities, parents or caregivers are often faced with stress that can significantly affect their physical, mental, and financial conditions, finds a study by researchers from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela, on Thursday.

Cambodia records 7,000 dengue fever cases with 15 deaths in 2025

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia reported about 7,000 dengue fever cases in the first half of 2025, similar to the number of cases during the same period last year, a health official said on Thursday.

Exposure to toxic air may raise risk of common brain tumour: Study

NEW DELHI: Air pollution may not only affect your heart and lungs but can also raise the possibility of developing meningioma -- a typically noncancerous brain tumour -- according to a study.

Study finds lead exposure may impair children's memory retention

NEW DELHI: Exposure to lead during pregnancy and early childhood may speed up the rate at which children forget information, potentially impairing learning and cognitive development, according to a new study.

Doctor alleges negligence over newborn information in Bhopal, hospital denies

BHOPAL: A junior doctor associated with Gandhi Medical College (GMC), Bhopal, has alleged negligence by a private hospital in the city over delay and discrepancies in providing information about his newborn, including the baby’s gender. The hospital has denied the charges.

How verbal autopsy can be a key tool to decode TB deaths in India

NEW DELHI: Verbal autopsy is a scientific tool that can significantly aid India in the fight against tuberculosis, as it helps identify the deep reasons for mortality caused by the world’s deadliest infection, said Dr Kavita Vasudevan from Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute (IGMC&RI) in Puducherry.

Study decodes why promising cancer treatments trigger serious side effects

NEW DELHI: While cancer has seen some significant advancements in treatments that have shown promise and increased lifespan, however, it also causes serious side effects, which can affect quality of life.

Jodhpur AIIMS shares health update on Ashwini Vaishnaw’s father

JODHPUR: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw’s father Daulal Vaishnaw is serious but under the supervision of senior doctors, said the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Tuesday, quelling fake rumours and speculation of his demise on multiple platforms, including TV channels and social media.

Major Rohit Bachwala gets Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card for helping woman deliver baby at rly stn

NEW DELHI: Army doctor Major Rohit Bachwala, who helped a woman deliver a baby at the Jhansi railway station after she went into a sudden labour, has got the Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card for displaying utmost professional acumen along with courage, calmness and selfless commitment at a busy public place.

Bogus doctor menace: 343 offences registered in 2023 and 2024, says Maha Minister

MUMBAI: Maharashtra's Minister for Medical Education, Hasan Mushrif, on Monday informed the State Legislative Council that the government is taking strict measures to curb the growing menace of bogus doctors.

BMI may influence breast cancer risk in women with heart disease: WHO study

NEW DELHI: Excess weight may increase the risk of developing breast cancer among postmenopausal women with cardiovascular disease, according to a study by the World Health Organization (WHO), published on Monday.

Nipah positive patient in critical condition, says Kerala Health Minister

PALAKKAD: Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Monday said that the condition of the Nipah-positive patient undergoing treatment at Kozhikode Medical College and Hospital remains critical.

Brighter night-time light exposure may not be good for your heart

NEW DELHI: Are you in the habit of sleeping with lights on during the night? Beware, a study led by an international team of researchers found that brighter night-time light exposure may increase the risks of five major cardiovascular diseases.

Covid hospitalisation, family history, lifestyle behaviours behind unexplained sudden death: ICMR study

NEW DELHI: Hospitalisations due to severe Covid-19 infection, a family history of sudden deaths, as well as lifestyle behaviours are some of the reasons behind the unexplained sudden death, according to a study led by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

Should anti-ageing medicines be banned in India?

NEW DELHI: In the wake of the untimely death of actress Shefali Jariwala that raised concerns over the effects of cosmetic procedures, experts on Saturday said that although the anti-ageing medicines have gained significant popularity, these are mostly unregulated and pose severe health risks.

New gene therapy shows potential for restoring hearing loss

NEW DELHI: In a significant scientific breakthrough, an international team of researchers has developed a novel gene therapy that can improve hearing in children and adults with congenital deafness or severe hearing impairment.

US researchers develop AI model improving sudden cardiac death prediction

NEW YORK: US researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) model that significantly outperforms current clinical guidelines in identifying patients at high risk of sudden cardiac death.

TN issues advisory on Rabies prevention after dog bite deaths in Kerala

CHENNAI: In response to two recent rabies-related deaths in Kerala despite the victims receiving anti-rabies vaccination, the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine has issued a strong advisory to all healthcare workers.

Study shows cancer in childhood may raise risk of severe Covid in adults

NEW DELHI: While medical advances are boosting the survival rate of cancer in childhood, the survivors could be at a higher risk of developing severe Covid-19 as adults, according to a new study published in the journal The Lancet Regional Health-Europe on Friday.

Amid controversy over Kerala's healthcare, CM Vijayan leaves for treatment in US

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: At a time when the Kerala healthcare sector is being projected as one of the leading states in the country by the ruling Left government, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is scheduled to leave for the US as part of his medical treatment and follow-up.

Study finds genetic mutation responsible for making humans more prone to cancer

NEW DELHI: A team of US researchers has identified a genetic mutation that increased the risk of humans getting cancer, paving the way for new treatments for the deadly disease.

30,800 children severely malnourished in Maharashtra, 2,887 in Mumbai: Minister

MUMBAI: Maharashtra Minister of Women and Child Welfare Aditi Tatkare in a written reply said on Thursday that of the total children of 48,59,346 whose weight and height measured - 30,800 children were reported with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and 1,51,643 with Medium Acute Malnutrition (MAM) as per Poshan track data for February 2025.

60 students fall ill after suspected food poisoning in Gujarat residential school

DAHOD: At least 60 students of a girls' residential school in Mandor Lukhadia village of Dahod district fell ill due to suspected food poisoning, prompting an urgent medical response and a formal investigation by authorities.

NIMHANS unveils world’s largest archived patient records, digitises mental health data from 1890s

NEW DELHI: In a significant step to advance mental health research, the National Institute of Mental Health and NeuroSciences (NIMHANS) at Bengaluru has unveiled the world’s largest archival patient records digitising health data dating from the 1890s.

Australian scientists discover proteins that could help fight cancer, slow ageing

NEW DELHI: A team of Australian scientists has identified a group of proteins that could transform approaches to treating cancer and age-related diseases.

Dengue fever surges in US states prompt health officials to brace for new normal

UNITED STATES: Health officials across the US states of California, Florida and Texas confront an alarming reality with nearly doubling dengue fever cases nationwide, signalling the mosquito-borne disease may become a permanent fixture in communities, according to health news.

Indian Covid vaccines developed with rigorous protocols, global standards: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

NEW DELHI: Amid the heating debate over Covid-19 vaccines being linked with sudden deaths, Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw on Thursday noted that the jabs developed in India “followed rigorous protocols and global standards”.

Poshan Tracker, direct benefit transfers transforming women, child welfare: PMO

NEW DELHI: Initiatives like Poshan Tracker, and direct benefit transfers have transformed welfare for women and children in the country, the Prime Minister’s Office said on Wednesday.

Gujarat holds high-level convergence meeting on antimicrobial resistance

GANDHINAGAR: In a step towards combating the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the second meeting of the State Convergence Committee on AMR was held in Gandhinagar under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Pankaj Kumar Joshi on Wednesday.

Policy reforms key to boost global equity in organ transplantation: Lancet

NEW DELHI: Policy changes are crucial to ensure equitable access to life-saving organ transplants for underserved and marginalised populations, according to a global study led by international researchers, including from India.

‘Decide within 3 months’: Delhi HC tells CDSCO on plea against use of diabetes drugs in weight management

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) to decide, within 3 months, a representation raising safety concerns on the usage of GLP-1-RA drugs in weight management and aesthetic treatment.

Ethiopia reports over 520,000 malaria cases in May: WHO

ADDIS ABABA: The World Health Organization (WHO) has said malaria coordination and surveillance efforts are underway in Ethiopia, as the country reported more than 520,000 malaria cases in a single month.

Committed professional suicide, says whistleblower Kerala doctor

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Whistleblower Dr Haris Chirackal, who recently publicly highlighted a shortage of surgical equipment and administrative lapses at the Thiruvananthapuram Medical College and Hospital, said on Wednesday that he has committed "professional suicide".

ICMR, AIIMS studies found no link between Covid vaccine & sudden deaths: Centre

NEW DELHI: Extensive studies undertaken by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), and All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) have conclusively established no link between Covid-19 vaccines and sudden deaths, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Wednesday.

Loneliness: 1 in 6 people worldwide affected, 100 deaths every hour, says WHO

NEW DELHI: Nearly 17 per cent or one in six people worldwide is affected by loneliness, and the condition was linked to an estimated 100 deaths every hour -- more than 8,71,000 deaths annually between 2014 and 2023, according to a new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday.

JP Nadda hails doctors for unshakable sense of duty, selfless service to humanity

NEW DELHI: Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Tuesday hailed doctors for their unshakable sense of duty, and selfless service to humanity.

Best wishes to all hardworking doctors on Doctors Day: PM Modi

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted all the doctors on the occasion of National Doctor’s Day.

Resident doctors call off strike after meeting with finance and heath ministers, claims Punjab Government spokesman

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema and Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh today successfully concluded a productive two-hour meeting with representatives from the Forum of Resident Doctors of Punjab. The discussions, which also included Additional Chief Secretary Finance Alok Shekhar, Principal Secretary Health and Family Welfare Kumar Rahul, Secretary Expenditure V.N. Zade, and Director Medical Education and Research Dr. Avnish Kumar, addressed the concerns raised by the resident doctors.

IISc Bangalore researchers develop simple, cost-effective sensor for detecting liver cancer

NEW DELHI: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a simple sensor that is cost-effective and can enable faster detection of liver cancer.

Study finds how pig kidney transplants work in humans, spots rejection markers

NEW DELHI: With xenotransplantation -- animal-to-human transplantation -- poised to address the global organ shortage crisis, a pioneering study has outlined how human immune cells interact with pig kidney tissue in transplanted organs, revealing critical early markers of rejection and potential intervention strategies.

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