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The study may lead to future breakthroughs in combating destructive tropical diseases like dengue fever, Zika virus and yellow fever. (Photo: Pixabay)

Tamil Nadu health department buzzing with action against dengue

The state health department has joined hands with state district administration personnel to prevent the incidence of...

22 March 2018 6:15 AM IST

After actor Irrfan Khan revealed that he was diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumour (NETs), which is rare neoplasm, it is to be noted that the annual incidence of neuroendocrine tumours is approximately 2.5-5 per 100,000 throughout the world, which that indicates that incidence of the disease is on a rise.

Irrfan suffering from neuroendocrine tumour: Here's what experts have...

NETs are usually abnormal growths that develop in neuroendocrine cells and get distributed to other body parts as the...

18 March 2018 2:18 AM IST

More people die at Kurnool General Hospital due to mix up in medical records, administering wrong group of blood transfusion, prescribing wrong treatment to patients.

ICH second in SQCI rankings in Tamil Nadu

The state witnessed 1.10 lakh total newborn admissions in the 64 SNCU units across the state, while ICH recorded around...

16 March 2018 6:19 AM IST

Tamil Nadu government doctors to stage protest on March 21

The bill proposes a common entrance exam and licentiate exams to be taken by all medical graduates to get practicing...

14 March 2018 6:23 AM IST

After medical errors, patients want doctors to hear them out. (Photo: Pixabay)

High incidence of seasonal influenza expected this year

The predictions suggest a rise in incidence of flu in northern hemisphere, including India.

12 March 2018 6:37 AM IST

Tamil Nadu aid for pregnant women enhanced

Other conditions are being upgraded and will be implemented shortly, state health department officials.

11 March 2018 6:27 AM IST

Chronic kidney disease can affect young and old. healthy diet & active lifestyle help you keep kidney safe.

Chennai: Diabetes and hypertension causing kidney disease

Tamil Nadu has one of the highest incidences of diabetes in India, and up to 30 percent of diabetics develop chronic...

9 March 2018 3:15 AM IST

Diseases like Polycystic Ovarian disease (PCOD), Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), premenstrual syndrome and post partum depression are some of the issues that 80 per cent of women go through, but these problems are left to be treated naturally.

Talk it out, don't take extreme steps. Period

People don't talk about how mental health is affected due to menstrual cycle.

7 March 2018 3:09 AM IST

Veteran actress Sridevis death due to accidental drowning has become a debatable topic, but it is not as uncommon as believed.

Accidental drowning, third most common cause of sudden death

Veteran actress Sridevi's death due to accidental drowning' has become a debatable topic, but it is not as uncommon as...

28 Feb 2018 4:01 AM IST

Bollywoods veteran actress Sridevi, who was a seemingly healthy woman in a very fit shape passed away after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest on Saturday night.

Sridevi death: Cosmetic surgeries, strict diet plans, pressure to look...

Held near and dear by many in the industry, Sridevi's sudden demise leaves an irreplaceable void.

26 Feb 2018 3:25 AM IST

However, air-conditioners and coolers can lead to eye related problems such as irritation, burning sensation, sore eyes, watering and dryness. Medicos reason this to Dry Eye Syndrome.

Doctors warn of dry eye syndrome, ahead of summer season

People have already turned to air conditioners and coolers and have begum spending more time indoors.

23 Feb 2018 3:02 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)

Tamil Nadu again enters list of filaria-endemic states

The state health department could boast of its filaria clinics and control units, but in spite of 42 filaria clinics.

11 Feb 2018 6:26 AM IST