A meeting of the Joint Monitoring Group chaired by the Director General of Health Services, comprising experts from relevant fields, was held on August 16 to review the situation. (Photo: PTI) 2 minutes reading time Last update: August 17, 2024 | 18:33 IS After the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared monkeypox a public health emergency … Read more
What do you see first? The grapes or the gummy bears? (Image credit: TOI) Optical illusion images are fun and challenging, and they are known to be beneficial for the brain. These images help improve cognitive functioning and concentration. Different optical illusion images represent different things. There are various optical illusions that you can come … Read more
Having a frequent fever can be alarming and confusing. While fevers often go away on their own, recurring episodes may indicate underlying problems that require attention. Understanding the causes and symptoms of persistent fever is critical to effective treatment. Fever is generally defined as a body temperature over 100.4°F (38°C). Adults may have a low-grade … Read more
What foods help cure fatty liver? The liver plays an important role in our body. When it comes to vital organs, besides kidneys, lungs, heart, brain and liver are also counted. But did you know that our liver can also get sick? The liver can also have many problems. Today we are talking about fatty … Read more
Since the current outbreak began in January 2023, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has recorded 27,000 cases and more than 1,100 deaths, predominantly among children. 3 minutes reading time Last update: August 17, 2024 | 11:22 am IS The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, announced on Wednesday that … Read more
Weight loss story: Virat Kohli’s fitness regime inspired this 35-year-old to lose over 40 kg (Image credits: Hemanth Rao) Being a foodie makes it difficult to lose weight as it is almost impossible to control cravings. This is exactly what happened to Hemanth Rao, who weighed over 120 kilograms, had low stamina and unhealthy eating … Read more
As of August 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) declared the continued rise of Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. This decision was prompted by a significant increase in cases, particularly in the Democratic Republic of … Read more
Experts warn India is at high risk of contracting Mpox virus; WHO declares global health emergency The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the recent mpox outbreaks a global health emergency as the virus continues to spread rapidly around the world. This decision comes amid growing concerns over the rising number of cases and the … Read more
Since the last declaration of a public health emergency in 2022, Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, has once again come under the spotlight of the World Health Organization (WHO). Found in central and western Africa, this viral disease is endemic to tropical African countries. On Wednesday, the WHO declared the Mpox outbreak a public health … Read more
With Independence Day just around the corner, it’s important to recognize that independence doesn’t just mean being free from outside forces, but is also something deeply personal. A powerful, but less discussed, form of freedom is the one that comes from within, in terms of making the right choices and being strong enough to stick … Read more
