BHOPAL: Rapid urbanization and change in lifestyle are leading to a rise in cases of itchy, flaky rashes on kids' skin, experts said. Called paediatric atopic dermatitis (PAD), skin ailment affects one
According to the National Health Portal, India stands second on the world diabetes chart with 69.2 million cases after China with over 100 million cases. Four months ago, when the first ever attempt
In 2017, there were 6,144 cases of H1N1 virus and 778 deaths across Maharashtra while in 2016, there were 82 cases of H1N1 virus and 22 deaths. As many as 33,000 people across Maharashtra, 23,000 of
Latest figures of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4) for 2015-16 indicates obesity may be the next major health challenge in the country. According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4),
Clinical establishments as defined in the Clinical Establishment Act, 2010, include a wide range of medical establishments, hospitals, clinics, dispensaries, diagnostic services, including those operated
Although it has been previously reported that the transition of extremely low-birth-weight survivors (≤1000 g) in their mid-20s was similar to that of normal-birth-weight controls (>2500g), there was uncertainty
Solution lies in concerted effortsby government and society, says expert Obesity is a major contributor to lifestyle diseases and increasing rate of childhood obesity has become a cause of concern in
Viskahapatnam: This lifestyle disease has erased the rich-poor, rural urban divide and has affected around 350 million people worldwide. According to World Health Organisation (WHO), this number is likely
If you think sweet tooth is the reason behind your unhealthy body, blame your brain for choosing junk foods. Many researches have proved that it is our brain that craves for calorie-dense foods. Hence,
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The research is being considered as a significant leap in controlling tuberculosis (TB), which kills around 4.8 lakh Indians every year and more than 1,400 every day. Repeat vaccination with the Bacille
People who recently had surgery, live in nursing homes, or who have breathing tubes, feeding tubes or central venous catheters are especially at a higher risk, said Dr KK Aggarwal, former IMA president.
Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh appeared to be turning obese. After gaining the name as the ‘Capital for Diabetes’, it was now marching towards getting the obesity tag. Studies carried out by the ministry
Cancer of the oral cavity is more prevalent among men in rural areas and lung cancer is more prevalent among males in urban areas. Hyderabad: Cancer prevalence follows different patterns for men and
Younger women are fast losing their immunity to heart diseases due to a shift in lifestyle patterns. A multicity study has found out that six out of 10 women are more likely to develop cardiovascular diseases
Prevention Will Solve Epidemic For several years, doctors have said early intervention reduces the risk of diabetes and heart diseases. Now, research has helped quantify this statement: Proper diet and
Thiruvananthapuram: If you thought you are safe indoors, here comes the shocker. According to health officials, the urban culture and changing lifestyles have brought in a major change to the breeding
Childhood obesity has reached alarming rates globally and become an "exploding nightmare" in the developing world, including Africa where the number of obese and overweight children under five has nearly
Districts like- Anantapur, Guntur, Prakasam, Kurnool and East Godavari are performing in a fair way, according to the survey. Vijayawada: Krishna district would be anaemia and malnourishment free by
Women mostly in the age group of 20-40 yrs have this condition. Hyderabad: Malnutrition, immune-suppression, diabetes, chemotherapy, improper drug compliance and monotherapy are some of the reasons
