The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox a public emergency of international concern. Photo: Bloomberg 4 minutes reading time Last update: August 15, 2024 | 7:33 a.m. IS The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox a public emergency of international concern. This comes amid a rapid increase in the spread of the disease … Read more
The excitement of traveling fades when many people, especially children and the elderly, return home with undesirable health conditions. The long weekend is approaching and travel enthusiasts have already planned their short trips to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy time with friends and family. However, it is also the monsoon … Read more
Can a puffy face be a symptom of high cortisol levels? Expert Answers (Image credit: iStock) Are you experiencing one? swollen face Often? It can be worrying. Facial swellingcommonly known as puffy face, may indicate elevated levels of cortisol, a hormone produced by the adrenal glands in response to stressWhile cortisol is essential for several … Read more
The current internal challenges in Bangladesh have affected the flow of patients. | Photo: PTI 3 minutes reading time Last update: August 14, 2024 | 21:04 IS Socio-political unrest in Bangladesh has affected the flow of medical tourism from the neighbouring country and if the turmoil continues, the country’s overall inflow may decline by 10 … Read more
Can smoking cause blood clots? Strategies to reduce the risk (Image credit: iStock) Smoking It is a well-known risk factor for a variety of health problems, including lung cancer, heart diseaseand chronic respiratory diseases. However, one of the lesser-known dangers of smoking is its significant contribution to the formation of blood clotswhich can lead to … Read more
Mumbai: Doctors and medical students protest against the alleged rape and murder of a junior doctor at a hospital in Kolkata, at Sir JJ Hospital in Mumbai on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. (Photo: PTI) 3 minutes reading time Last update: August 14, 2024 | 19:51 IS Outpatient department (OPD) services and walk-in consultations have been … Read more
India begins first phase 3 clinical trial of dengue vaccine (Image credit: iStock) The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Panacea Biotec have launched the first phase 3 clinical trial for a dengue vaccine in indiaAccording to a statement released by the Union Health Ministry on Wednesday, this trial marks an important milestone in … Read more
Dengue, mosquito (Photo: Reuters) 3 minutes reading time Last update: August 14, 2024 | 5:00 pm IS ICMR and Panacea Biotec have initiated the first phase three clinical trial to develop a dengue vaccine in India, the Union Health Ministry announced on Wednesday. India’s indigenous quadrivalent dengue vaccine DengiAll has been developed by Panacea Biotec … Read more
Anushka Sharma’s monotropic diet (Image credit: Instagram/ Anushka Sharma) Anushka SharmaIn an interview, he revealed that he sometimes eats the same food every day. monotropic dietMono diet, also known as mono diet, is a form of diet where you eat only one food or one type of food every day. It is known to have … Read more
Mpox spreads to 116 countries: Here’s all you need to know about the viral outbreak (Image credit: iStock) He Mpox The virus has wreaked havoc across the world, affecting 116 countries. The World Health Organization (WHO) has scheduled an emergency committee meeting for today to address the ongoing outbreak. In a recent report, the health … Read more
