Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV): India reports first case of virus in Bengaluru

Amid the reports of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) creating panic situation in China, India also reported the first case of this virus in an eight-month-old baby in Bengaluru on Monday morning. The case was reported at the...

Alert: Alarming level of nitrate levels found in groundwater of 440 districts in India

The Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), in a report, revealed an alarming level of nitrate levels in groundwater samples of 440 districts across India, with 20 per cent of them exceeding the permissible concentration. As much...

ICMR proposes revised version of National Essential Diagnostics List

The ICMR has proposed a revised version of the National Essential Diagnostics List (NEDL), which enumerates the minimum number of tests that should be available at various levels of healthcare facilities in the country. The...

Know your top resolution for health in new year 2025

As we all have stepped into New Year of 2025, this is the time to take resolution for our physical and mental health being. The new year brings a chance for a fresh start. It is time to focus on your health and adopt a...