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Dengue remained a major challenge for the state health department recording more than 23,000 cases and 63 deaths in Tamil Nadu, but malaria cases also saw a steep rise last year.

Tamil Nadu: 5,449 malaria cases recorded in 2017

City recorded at least 3,500 cases in 2017, while it registered 2,743 cases in 2016.

24 Jan 2018 1:30 AM IST

Smog envelopes the railway playground in Tambaram on Saturday. /Photo: DC)

Patients, seniors hit by deterioration in air quality

Medicos said that the high level of Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter (RSPM) mixed with smog makes breathing...

14 Jan 2018 1:20 AM IST

A local train in Villivakkam gets camouflaged in smog making it barely visible. (Photo: DC)

Bhogi+fog effect: Pollution levels higher than last year in Chennai

Only two stations - Shozhinganallur and Alandur - that witnessed 185 RSPM and 135 RSPM last year had the pollution...

14 Jan 2018 1:13 AM IST

Food outlets started distributing degradable shopping bags with a message - May 16 - dont forget to vote (Photo: DC)

Chennai: Unregistered food outlets to face action

With the enrolment drive by FSDA in its 2nd phase, e-service is being encouraged to achieve utmost registration of food...

13 Jan 2018 2:35 AM IST

Medicos at Madras Medical College protest against National Medical Commission Bill that aims to replace Medical Council of India. (Photo: DC)

Against NMC bill: Govt doctors in Tamil Nadu observe Black Day

Doctors and nurses in government hospitals resumed work only after 10.30 am.

3 Jan 2018 5:53 AM IST

Health Minister C. Vijayabaskar visited Royapettah government hospital to review treatment being given to New Year accident victims, on Monday. (Photo: DC)

Minister visits accident victims

More than 300 injured in New Year revelry.

2 Jan 2018 1:22 AM IST

The racket came to light after Apollo Hospitals in Hyderabad lodged a complaint with the city police, stating that they were not running any such campaign for kidney donors and their name was being used to trap victims. (Representational image)

Drink more water to avoid kidney ailments

Medicos say that one of the most common factors leading to the formation of a kidney stone is lack of water in the body.

11 Dec 2017 5:56 AM IST

Exposure to loud noise often, especially when using public transport can lead to hearing loss and depression. (Photo: Pexels)

Behavioural modifications can aid MR people: Experts

Depression will be the second highest cause of disease burden in India by 2030, said a WHO report.

10 Dec 2017 1:15 AM IST

Doctors want the recruitment board to re-consider the recruitment made based on walk-in interviews, which is done only in case of emergency and not on a regular basis.

Docs, medical students protest against DME

The protest intensified as doctors strike work and demanded to discuss the issue with the health secretary.

6 Dec 2017 6:07 AM IST

S. Tharika Banu

Chennai: Transgender wins battle for higher education

Tharika was even asked to vacate her house before her board exams by her house owner due to objection by neighbours.

6 Dec 2017 1:38 AM IST

Children with disabilities play at the Marina beach on account of celebrations of International Day of disabled persons on Sunday. Greater Chennai Corporation along with various NGOs laid down ramps till the beachside, installed mobile toilets and resting areas to facilitate people with disabilities to be able to access beaches at Marina Beach on the occassion. (Photo: DC)

Inclusiveness promised by law yet to be reality

However, psychologists say that students with disabilities can benefit from mainstream schools in many ways.

4 Dec 2017 6:09 AM IST

An Indian fisherman who was rescued from the Arabian Sea is rushed to a hospital in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. (Photo:AP)

Tamil Nadu: More rain expected as depression intensifies

Under the influence of a new system, Tamil Nadu may experience more rains in the next 24 hours.

3 Dec 2017 1:19 AM IST