According to reports, eleven districts of Bengal have reported at least 65 cases of black fever or kala azar in the last couple of weeks. A senior official of the health department of the state cited the results of a state-administered surveillance. “Kala azar was practically eradicated from West Bengal. Recent surveillance, however, led to … Read more
The possible health risks associated with alcohol consumption continue to be an area of concern. In a first, The Lancet journal published a study, reporting the impact of alcohol based on factors such as age, gender and geographical region. “Small amounts of alcohol might lower the risk of some health outcomes but increase the risk … Read more
The road to cancer treatment can be filled with anxiety and apprehensions for the patient, and understandably so. As such, to make the journey easier, Chhavi Mittal recently listed some essential pointers for those undergoing cancer treatment. Buy Now | Our best subscription plan now has a special price Chhavi, who was diagnosed with breast … Read more
Despite being an extremely personal thing, many women are judged for their parenting decisions. It is even more challenging for celebrities, who are constantly under public scrutiny. Buy Now | Our best subscription plan now has a special price As such, Jessica Simpson recently faced heavy criticism when some eagle-eyed fans spotted the singer’s youngest … Read more
Around the world, many people undergo plastic surgeries to alter their appearance and change the way their body looks, be it their face or any other part. But, it is rare that someone may want to completely reverse the results of their surgery to go back to looking like their older, natural self. While it … Read more
With increased screen time becoming the new normal for many people, it has become extremely important to pay attention to one’s eyesight. This is because the blue light emitted by digital devices like smartphones, TV, laptops, etc., can affect your health in many ways — including the brain, skin, and of course, vision. Buy Now … Read more
The Indian Stroke Association (ISA) Saturday inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Noida-based Quality and Accreditation Institute (QAI) to chalk out a quality accreditation program for stroke centers. If developed, this would be the first single disease-based accreditation program in India. With a plan to issue the accreditation program by October, with a technical … Read more
Covid-19 Live News Updates: India recorded 18,840 fresh Covid-19 cases and 43 deaths in the last 24 hours ending at 8 am Saturday, data from the Union health ministry revealed. The active cases in the country now stands at 1,25,028. Delhi Friday reported 531 fresh Covid-19 cases and three deaths in the last 24 hours, … Read more
The highly transmissible Omicron BA.2.75 sub-variant was first detected in India and then in ten other countries, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Whether or not it is clinically severe is yet to be determined but preliminary studies here are showing mild disease, Dr Rajesh Karyakarte tells Anuradha Mascarenhas Why Dr Rajesh Karyakarte As … Read more
As much as we all love to savor our favorite chocolate, we have reservations about how it can impact our health. A few days ago, Barry Callebaut, which is the largest cocoa and chocolate factory in the world, detected a batch of Salmonella bacteria at its Wieze plant. Salmonella is a bacteria that causes infections … Read more
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