SHWETA TRIPATHI, Deccan Chronicle Page 11

Home » SHWETA TRIPATHI

About the AuthorSHWETA TRIPATHI

Diabetes is a lifestyle disease but a recent study says that it is the rural rich and the urban poor who are prone to diabetes.

Burden of non-communicable diseases high in Tamil Nadu

The report disclosed that initiation into alcohol in youngsters was found to be right from the age of 21, as per the NCD...

18 Sept 2017 6:29 AM IST

The number of vector borne diseases, including the cases of malaria, kalaazar, Japanese encephalitis, dengue, filaria and chikungunya rose to 9,750 from 4,845 in last one and a half month. (Representational image)

Swachhta Hi Seva' to help control infectious diseases

The equipment is being supplied to the upgraded hospitals and PHCs currently.

17 Sept 2017 6:29 AM IST

The app has a checklist for documents needed to apply for a particular scheme and a help line service for the customer seeking any kind of support.

App to disseminate info on welfare schemes

The project is to be implemented in 60 villages in Tamil Nadu across all districts with support from Save the Children'.

13 Sept 2017 6:21 AM IST

With stagnant water becoming breeding ground for mosquitoes, dengue continues to tighten its grip.

Dengue cases in Tamil Nadu cross 7,000 mark

In order to strengthen dengue control and prevention, public health director has been inspecting domestic mosquito...

29 Aug 2017 6:29 AM IST

Increase in number of Dengue cases in Tirupati and other major parts of Chittoor district is creating worries to the Medical, Health and Family Welfare Department.

South Chennai sees surge in dengue cases

Now, southern Chennai and its suburbs are next in the list.

22 Aug 2017 6:15 AM IST

Luggage scanners remain non-operational at gate 4 of Central Railway station. (Photo: DC)

Chennai: Security lax at railway stations raises concern

Only one of the body scanners provided at Gate 4 is functional; the other two are just for show.

21 Aug 2017 6:45 AM IST

During the said academic year, all these six doctors were found to work in more than one medical college and were apprehended by the Medical Council of India in two different colleges on two days. (Representational image)

Tamil Nadu: Doctors struggle to treat rare diseases

Lack of awareness leads to delayed treatment.

20 Aug 2017 1:54 AM IST

E-cigarettes were initially used in some countries to help smokers quit, but nicotine and other chemical compounds contained in e-cigarettes serve as addictives.

Not many aware of harmful effects of e-cigarettes

Many youngsters in India who have taken to e-cigarettes are addicted to it and are slowly developing health issues.

19 Aug 2017 7:47 AM IST

Organised by Ambattur zonal office, school students take out a rally at Mogappair West to create awareness on dengue on Thursday

More rains, more cases of dengue

At least 1,500 new cases reported in 10 days.

18 Aug 2017 1:26 AM IST

E-toilets installed at the Chennai airport inaugurated recently. (Photo: DC)

QR code facility in e-toilets finds no takers in Chennai

Unique QR code provided inside and outside the toilets can be scanned by any smart phone user, redirecting him/her to a...

16 Aug 2017 2:12 AM IST

Inadequate palliative care has added to the pathetic condition of the people suffering from life threatening diseases.

Tamil Nadu in need of palliative care policy

Policy formulated 5 years ago, yet no provision for funds.

7 Aug 2017 1:41 AM IST

With stagnant water becoming breeding ground for mosquitoes, dengue continues to tighten its grip.

Chennai: Post dengue, patients resort to Ayurveda

Patients complain about side-effects after treatment.

5 Aug 2017 6:04 AM IST