India had world’s highest number of preterm births in 2020: Study
India recorded 3.02 million preterm births in 2020 — the highest worldwide — accounting for over 20 per cent of all preterm births globally, according to a study published in the The Lancet journal. The research...
Mental helpline Tele-MANAS gets over 3.4 lakh calls, 74.4% call from 18-45 age group
The government’s national mental health helpline Tele-MANAS has received more than 3.4 lakh calls since its launch in October last year with every three out of four callers belonging to the 18-45 age group. Around...
Stroke deaths on rise, could lead 10 million deaths by 2050
According to a report published in the Lancet Neurology journal, Stroke deaths are on rise and could lead to nearly 10 million deaths annually by 2050 primarily affecting low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The report...
Again Covid case rises in Singapore, health minister warns
At a time when the world including India is seeing decreasing trends of Covid virus, Singapore is facing another Covid-19 wave. The estimate daily case count has jumped to around 2,000, officials said. The number of daily...
Restaurant’s buffet binge offer snatches life away
A 36-year-old man who visited a restaurant with friends where the menu provided all-you-can-eat barbecue, sushi, side dishes, rice, and noodles within a time limit of 90 min, died for excessive food consumption. He ate 2–3...
Two pharma Cos Syrup samples found to have contaminants
Samples of syrups manufactured by two pharmaceutical companies based in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu have been found to have contaminants ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol, which were earlier detected in some syrups that were...
Know ways to identify signs of trauma in your kids
After some disturbing episodes in the life, it is obvious that kids may be disturbed. Certainly, teachers and parents do their best to help kids cope with their anxiety. But anxiety is not cured completely, there are chances...
Overuse of social media leading to mental health for kids: Study
According to a recently concluded study, more than half of parents have identified mental health issues as their top health worry for their children and teens due to over use of social media and the internet. Mental, and...
Nanoparticle emissions from transport major health risk in Delhi: Study
Delhi has been experiencing hazardous levels of nanoparticles in urban air, especially in the roadside environment, directly related to vehicular engine exhaust, raising public health concerns, according to a study....
Type 2 diabetes diagnosis at 30 may cut life expectancy by 14 years: Lancet study
People diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at the age of 30 could see their life expectancy fall by as much as 14 years, according to a study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology. The analysis of data from 19...
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