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Study estimates 11.9 lakh excess deaths in 2020 during Covid pandemic, 8 times more than official

Study estimates 11.9 lakh excess deaths in 2020 during Covid pandemic,...

New Delhi: In India, 11.9 lakh excess deaths occurred in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, 17 per cent higher...

20 July 2024 6:31 PM IST

Over 7 pc of daily deaths in 10 Indian cities linked to PM2.5 pollution: Lancet study

Over 7 pc of daily deaths in 10 Indian cities linked to PM2.5...

New Delhi: On average, 7.2 per cent of all daily deaths in 10 of the largest and most polluted cities in India,...

4 July 2024 11:50 AM IST

Nearly 50% adults in India insufficiently physically active in 2022: Lancet Study

Nearly 50% adults in India insufficiently physically active in 2022:...

New Delhi: Almost 50 per cent of adults in India engaged in insufficient levels of physical activity in 2022,...

26 Jun 2024 10:02 PM IST

WHO Designates Hyderabad-based NIIMH as Collaborating Centre for Traditional Medicine Research

WHO Designates Hyderabad-based NIIMH as Collaborating Centre for...

Hyderabad: The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated the National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage...

14 Jun 2024 5:53 PM IST

Bird flu affects mainly the domestic poultry. The disease spreads from infected birds to other winged creatures through contact with nasal and respiratory secretions and also due to contamination of feed and water. (Photo: Representational Image)

WHO Confirms Second Human Case of Bird Flu in India

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed a second human case of bird flu in India. The infection was detected...

12 Jun 2024 4:32 PM IST

e-cigarettes have nicotine (upto 36 mg/ML) among other chemicals.

Health and Wellbeing

Are E-Cigarettes a Safer Substitute for Smoking or a New Public Health...

Smoking is a leading cause of lung cancer, heart disease, and respiratory illnesses, contributing to over 8 million...

31 May 2024 3:52 PM IST

Be alert : What are new Covid variants and everything you need to know

Be alert : What are new Covid variants and everything you need to know

By Himavardhan GoudEmergenceThe KP.1 and KP.2 corona virus variants are sub-lineages of JN.1, which is in itself an...

23 May 2024 2:36 PM IST

From Lungs to Kidneys: Tobaccos Devastating Health Impact

From Lungs to Kidneys: Tobacco's Devastating Health Impact

We live in an era where there is a strong emphasis on global health awareness campaigns, and Anti-Tobacco Day serves...

22 May 2024 2:42 PM IST

Nestle adds sugar to infant milk sold in poorer countries

Health and Wellbeing

'Nestle adds sugar to infant milk sold in poorer countries'

Hyderabad: The Swiss investigative organisation, Public Eye has revealed that the multinational food and drink ...

18 April 2024 1:37 PM IST

Hyderabad Doctors Urge Action on Comprehensive Policy and Enhanced Patient Care

Hyderabad Doctors Urge Action on Comprehensive Policy and Enhanced...

Hyderabad: With Rare Diseases Day on 29 February, healthcare experts are calling for a comprehensive Rare Disease Policy...

29 Feb 2024 11:55 PM IST

Sale of Antibiotics Without Prescriptions is Punishable: DCA

Sale of Antibiotics Without Prescriptions is Punishable: DCA

Sale of antibiotics without prescriptions is punishable: DCA

12 Feb 2024 8:42 PM IST

Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, WHO South-East Asia Regional Director, calls for enhanced vigilance and public health measures in response to the evolving COVID-19 situation and the emergence of the JN.1 variant.

As COVID-19 cases rise, WHO asks countries to strengthen surveillance

WHO emphasizes the need for strengthened surveillance as COVID-19 and its new sub-variant pose challenges in the region.

25 Dec 2023 10:42 AM IST