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WHO lists 30 pathogens likely to cause next pandemic, check the list here

30 pathogens are likely to trigger the next global public health crisis, claims WHO. More than 200 scientists surveyed some 1,652 pathogen species to reduce it down to 30 priority pandemic triggers

Mpox outbreak in many African countries: Know symptoms, treatment and more

Mpox, also known as monkeypox, is a viral disease that causes painful skin boils as well as fever, headache, and muscle aches. It is spread by close contact between people

Is lung cleansing effective for prevention of lung cancer? Check details

Lung cleansing, or lung detoxification, is said to be the process to clean the lungs of pollutants, toxins and mucus. Here's all you need to know about lung cleansing

Nearly 3 mn dog bite cases reported in 2023, 286 persons died: Govt

Nearly 30.5 lakh cases of dog bites were reported during 2023 leading to death of 286 persons, the government informed Parliament on Tuesday. "As per the data captured in the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, total 30,43,339 number of dog bite cases reported during 2023. During the year, 286 persons died due to dog bite," Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha. The number of anti-rabies shots for dog bite cases during the year 2023 was 46,54,398 as reported by National Centre for Disease Control. The health ministry has been implementing the National Rabies Control Programme since the 12th five-year plan in all states/Union Territories, except for Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep, to prevent and control rabies in the country. "Further, dog population management is one of the key functions for controlling dog

Teflon Flu cases surge in US, illness caused by overheating non-stick pan

Upon heating a non-stick utensil above 500 degrees Fahrenheit, the chemicals in nonstick coating may break down, releasing toxic fumes that contribute to "Teflon flu"

Health Budget focuses on strengthening state drug regulatory systems

In 2024-25, the Health Budget has allocated around Rs 75 crore for strengthening state drug regulatory systems, which is up from Rs 52 crore in the revised estimates of 2023-24

LG claims Kejriwal's health decline due to 'willful low calorie intake'

Lt Governor VK Saxena alleged that prison reports indicated Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal was "intentionally" consuming fewer calories than medically recommended

Rising cases of mosquito-borne diseases alarms authorities in Maharashtra

Chikungunya cases have more than doubled since last year in Maharashtra, and the number of dengue cases has shot up to 3736 since the beginning of this year

UnitedHealth beats Q2 profit estimates, raises Change Healthcare hack costs

UnitedHealth currently estimated the total 2024 impact from the hack to be between $1.90 to $2.05 per share. It had previously projected a hit of $1.15 to $1.35 per share

Laughter the best medicine in Japan: Local govt passes new health law

Explained: Japan's Yamagata prefecture's has introduced a new laughter ordinance aiming to promote better physical and mental health in the community

What is the brain-eating amoeba behind the recent deaths in Kerala?

The brain-eating amoeba enters the body through the nose during swimming, travels to the brain, and destroys brain tissue causing swelling

Eli Lilly's popular drug Mounjaro stuck at Indian regulators' counter

Eli Lilly's Mounjaro, a blockbuster diabetes medication and a highly popular obesity treatment is still awaiting approval from CDSCO despite a SEC clearance

Free treatment to all aged above 70 yrs under Ayushman Bharat scheme: Prez

All citizens aged above 70 years will be provided free treatment under the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme, President Droupadi Murmu said on Thursday. The opening of 25,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras in the country is also progressing at a fast pace, she said while addressing the joint sitting of Parliament. Under the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), free health services are being provided to 55 crore beneficiaries, Murmu said. "Further, the Government is going to take yet another decision in this area. Now all the elderly above 70 years of age will also be covered and get the benefit of free treatment under Ayushman Bharat Yojana," the President said. Today, India is emerging as a leader in every sector from IT to Tourism and from Health to Wellness, she stated. The AB-PMJAY, the largest publicly funded health insurance scheme in the world, aims to provide health cover of Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation t

Physical inactivity on the rise in India: What it means for your health?

Health crisis: Around 49.4 per cent of adults in India are physically inactive, while in Pakistan, the rate is 45.7 per cent, the latest report by Lancet indicates

How to detect brain tumours in your children? Here are the 8 warning signs

Brain tumour in children is a very serious issue which needs timely treatment. Here are the 8 warning signs that you should look out for before it gets too late

World Allergy Week: Tips to avoid monsoon allergies with these rich foods

To manage allergies and lift your body's guards for an allergy-free life, focus around what you eat. Remembering nutrient-rich food sources in your daily diet can help you better your immune system

Yoga Day highlights: 'Nearly 200 countries' have embraced yoga due to PM Modi's efforts, says UP CM

International Yoga Day 2024 LIVE news updates: People across the world turned to performing Yoga Asanas on the occasion of Yoga day. The International Day of Yoga is celebrated annually on June 21

ADB approves $170 million loan to strengthen health sector in India

The $170 million policy-based loan will help in the implementation of the government's National Health Policy 2017

Nepal bars sale of Indian antibiotic injection Biotax 1gm over health risk

Nepal's Department of Drug Administration said laboratory tests on batch F300460 of 'Biotax 1gm', manufactured by Zydus Healthcare Ltd, indicated non-compliance with production standards

Eight signs and symptoms of heatstroke that everyone should know

The cases of heatstroke are rising not only during the day but at night as well. Hence, it is very important to know the signs and symptoms of a heatstroke