Hyderabad: Zika threat now a major concern
The government needs to extend it to Institute of Preventive Health stated sources in health department. Hyderabad: This monsoon, doctors say that they will not only have to test the patient for dengue,
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Air pollution cutting off good cholesterol in body
The study highlights the increasing risk of heart disease as good cholesterol decreases. Hyderabad: Air pollution, especially from vehicular exhausts, reduces the good cholesterol in the body, according
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Hyderabad: Dirty street drinks give Cholera
The researchers studied over 200 cases in different parts of India of which 20 cases where studied in Hyderabad. Hyderabad: With 36 cases of cholera recorded in 2016 in Hyderabad city limits, health
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Packaged foods exceed salt limit, poses risk to health: Study
Foods like papads, meal-based sauces, Asian sauces, pickles, bread and bakery products were found to have high levels of salt. Hyderabad: Several varieties of packaged foods have more than five grams
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International Yoga Day: Embrace yoga for better life, PM Modi says
CHANDIGARH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to embrace yoga for better physical and mental health as he led thousands on Tuesday morning to mark the second International Yoga Day. Simultaneously,
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Impact of Climate Change in Incidence of Diseases
No increase in incidence of contagious diseases due to unprecedented changes in environment and climate has been documented by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Delhi. There is increasing
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15 new cases of swine flu reported in Telangana
As many as 5,449 samples have been tested till Wedesday since August 1 last year and 682 of them were positive. Hyderabad: Fifteen new cases of swine flu have been reported in Telangana, taking the
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124 heatstroke cases across Maharashtra in March
The maximum cases this month have been reported from Chandrapur where 50 people were treated for hyperthermia, followed by Pune where 21 people suffered from high body temperature, data from Maharashtra
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Hyderabad: 2 more patients succumb to swine flu
Hyderabad: Two patients died while undergoing treatment for swine flu at Gandhi Hospital. One of them had been rushed to the hospital on January 11 evening and underwent treatment, but died of acute respiratory
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Those oats may not be so healthy
Experts say claims by manufacturers hollow. Visakhapatnam: Gulping down the so-called healthy masala oats first thing in the morning and washing it down with a malt-based health drink could be a perfect
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New swine flu cases raise official concern in Andhra Pradesh
Doctors have people to be aware of the virus and have also recommended them to approach doctors in case of a sudden fever. Kurnool: Swine flu symptoms identified during routine check up at Kurnool general
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At 5.6%, most obese population of state in Kota, Udaipur follows with 4.6%: Survey
JAIPUR: The highest population of obese people in the state is in Kota. One out of 20 people in Kota is obese and 5.6% of Kota's population has body mass index (BMI) above 30. Udaipur ranks second in percentage
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Hyderabad: Unsafe water supply putting children at risk
Water samples show there are at least 15 sites where bacteriological contamination is at a constant high. Hyderabad: Unsafe water and poor sanitation adversely affects the immune system of children,
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World Health Day: India among top 3 countries with high diabetic population
Diabetes cases up to 422 million worldwide; India ranks among top 3 countries with diabetic population. After tightening laws on tobacco and alcohol, experts now want a high tax on sugary drinks as
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Health scheme for BPL patients finds few takers
Uttarakhand has fared poorly in utilizing funds under the Rajya Vyadhi Nidhi (RVN) scheme, under which the state government pays up to Rs 2 lakh for treatment of BPL patients. According to sources, barely
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Over 30 mn diabetics in India in one decade: Experts
In the last one decade, the number of diabetes patients in India increased by over 30 million due to sedentary lifestyle and erratic schedule mostly common in the age group of 20-40 years, said the country's
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Time trends of comparative self-rated health in adults aged 25-34 in the Northern Sweden MONICA study, 1990-2014
<p>Self-rated health (SRH) accounts comprehensively for many health domains. The aim of this paper was to investigate time trends and associations between age-comparative self-rated health and some known
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Over 6 Lakh People Die Due To Cancer In India: Government
With over six lakh people succumbing to cancer and more than ten lakh new cases are reported in the country, the government today said air pollution and unhealthy lifestyles are among the major risk factors
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Is diabetes stalking Chennai?
Survey reveals that Chennai has the highest number of diabetics with uncontrolled blood sugar If you are in Chennai and have diabetes, chances are you may be eating more rice or other carbohydrates
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Worldwide trends in insufficient physical activity from 2001 to 2016: a pooled analysis of 358 population-based surveys with 1ยท9 million participants
<p>Insufficient physical activity is a leading risk factor for non-communicable disease, negatively impacting mental health and overall quality of life, according to this new study published in Lancet. Physical and mental health of more than 1.4 billion adults is at risk reveals the study that details the levels of insufficient physical activity in different countries and estimates global and regional trends</p>