Diarrhea remains one of the leading killers of children under five and the elderly, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, despite significant progress in reducing global deaths from the disease, a study has...
The World Health Organization has called on countries in South-East Asia Region to strengthen measures to prevent drowning which disproportionately affects children and the vulnerable population. As per WHO’s first Global...
The announcement from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan to bar women from studying in medical institutes will have far-reaching consequences on women’s health in the country, said Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)...
The Oxford University of Britain announces the ‘Word of the Year’ yearly. The university selects those words which have been discussed the most keeping in mind the current era. Oxford University has chosen the...
Doctors and specialists at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad have brought to light the alarming levels of occupational stress and burnout experienced by Indian employees. The 2024 Gallup State of Global Workplace Report...
Following a statement from Tata Memorial Centre, Dr. Abhishek Shankar, a senior oncologist from AIIMS Delhi, has written an open letter to Navjot Singh Sidhu, raising serious concerns about his recent claims regarding his...
Pancreatic cancer has been on a steady rise over the last 5-10 years can be attributed to dietary shifts associated with Western lifestyles such as increased consumption of processed foods, high-fat diets, and sugary...
A report by an expert group set up by NITI Aayog report titled ‘Future Pandemic Preparedness and Emergency Response —A Framework for Action’ has recommended a separate legislation called Public Health Emergency...
Excess heat during summer gives an extra challenge to remain hydrated and maintain a healthy heart. Certain foods can exacerbate these challenges and increase the risk of heart problems. Let’s understand how we can...
In the wake of recent tragic incident of alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at R.G Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, the union health ministry has asked all states and UTs to constitute a ‘Hospital...
