The humid climate during the monsoon months creates an ideal habitat for germs and viruses to spread conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye. Against the backdrop of this upsurge in cases of conjunctivitis, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi is consistently recording around 100 patients daily. In July, Maharashtra witnessed…
After a severe bout of conjunctivitis and viral fever, the national capital is witnessing a 50 per cent increase in people suffering from arthritis and joint pain over the last week. Arthritis is defined as inflammation of one or more joints, causing pain and stiffness that can worsen with age. “We are observing about…
The fast-paced world of today frequently struggles with stress, anxiety, and despair. These worries may have an effect on our mental health, impairing our ability to pay attention, reduce our output, and generally make us unhappy. Just as important as maintaining good physical health is maintaining good mental health. In an interview with Zee…
Despite notable progress in the field of organ transplantation, India continues to grapple with a significant demand-supply gap, with a dismal donation rate of 0.86 per million people, said doctors on Friday, calling for more awareness on the issue, ahead of World Organ Donation Day. In February, the Health Ministry noted that India, for…
Dehydration occurs when our body loses more fluids than it takes in, leading to an imbalance in the body’s electrolytes and reduced ability to function properly. Recognising the signs of dehydration is crucial, as it’s essential to address it promptly to maintain overall health. Dr Deepak Jakhar, MBBS, MD Dermatologist, Co-Founder of Dermosphere Clinic…
Researchers have found that people with a history of playing organised tackle football had a 61 per cent increased odds of having reported Parkinsonism or Parkinson’s disease (PD) diagnosis, a new study has shown. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder that affects the nervous system and the parts of the body controlled by the…
Curated By: Nibandh Vinod Last Updated: August 12, 2023, 16:33 IST World Organ Donation Day is observed on August 13 every year. The day aims to raise awareness about the importance of organ donation and transplantation. It encourages people to pledge to donate their organs and tissues after death to save lives and improve the…
Chronic exposure to fine particulate air pollutants (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) may increase non-lung cancer risk in older adults, new research has warned. The study of millions of Medicare beneficiaries by Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health and published in Environmental Epidemiology, found that exposures to PM2.5 and NO2 over a 10-year…
As per the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, biological variations in body chemistry and structure cause most women to absorb alcohol more and take longer to metabolise it, even though males are more prone to drink and consume bigger amounts. Women often have higher blood alcohol levels than men after consuming the same…
As the European Union has proposed to ban the use of lead pellets in ammunition, studies have suggested that the discharge of the toxic metal into nature will have dire consequences on the environment and everything that comes into its contact. At high concentrations, lead is known to wipe out populations of microorganisms, thereby slowing…