Fill the Road Safety Gap in Child Health
Children are physiologically different from adults, yet road safety measures often overlook these differences. Experts urge tailored interventions to reduce child road fatalities.
Category : Diseases
Karnataka halves TB death rate, improves treatment success
Karnataka halved its TB death rate and boosted treatment success, with presumptive TB examination rates surging from 963 to 2,897 per lakh population between 2021 and 2025.
ICMR Invites Proposals to Accelerate TB Elimination
ICMR invites research proposals from universities and NGOs to develop diagnostics and treatments for TB, aiming for elimination by 2030, with focus on drug-resistant TB and AI tools.
BWSSB Bans Wastage of Drinking Water in Bengaluru
BWSSB issues prohibitory orders to curb drinking water wastage in Bengaluru; violations can be reported via call centre at 1916.
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Students Honour Doctors on National Doctors' Day
On National Doctors' Day, students of St Vivekanand Millennium School in Pinjore visited hospitals to honour doctors with tilak, flowers, and mementoes, expressing gratitude for their service.
Govt Issues Stern Notice to Meta on CSEAM in Instagram Ads
MeitY has ordered Instagram to disable all ads promoting child sexual abuse material (CSEAM) and demanded an explanation within 7 days, following a BBC investigation.
Pakistan HIV cases surge 200% in 15 years; floods threaten treatment
Pakistan's HIV infections rose 200% from 2010 to 2024, reaching 48,000 cases. Patients fear monsoon floods will disrupt access to life-saving antiretroviral drugs.
Pune Man Loses Rs 15 Lakh in Debt After Father's Surgery
A Pune man fell into Rs 15 lakh debt after his father's surgery, prompting an investment advisor to warn against high-cost medical loans.
Amritsar fountain stagnant water raises dengue fears
A non-functional fountain on Lawrence Road in Amritsar has become a mosquito-breeding spot with stagnant green water, sparking dengue concerns even as the district administration urges residents to observe Friday as a Dry Day.
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Leopard dies of viral illness in Kalesar National Park
A seven-month-old male leopard died from Canine Distemper Virus in Kalesar National Park. Postmortem revealed multiple organ failure. Wildlife department has intensified surveillance.
Over 100 Rescued as Vasai Reels Under Severe Flooding
Over 100 people were rescued in Mumbai's Vasai region as heavy rainfall caused severe flooding, disrupting normal life and submerging salt pans.
Mumbai Red Alert: Heavy Rains, Transport Normal
Mumbai is under a red alert as heavy rains lash the city, with over 100 mm recorded in 24 hours. Public transport remains operational, officials confirm.
FSSAI Slaps Red Bull, PepsiCo With Notice Over Misleading Labels
FSSAI has issued notices to Red Bull, PepsiCo's Adrenaline Rush, and other energy drink brands for misbranding and misleading claims on labels, citing regulatory violations.
Tech Neck: Smartphone Use Damages Spine and Health
Frequent head tilting to look at phones causes 'tech neck', leading to spine damage, muscle imbalance, and neurological issues. Experts explain causes, symptoms, and prevention.
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Newborn Dies in Hisar After Family Fails to Find Ventilator
A newborn died in Hisar after being denied ventilator support at three hospitals over 24 hours, prompting allegations of negligence against the Haryana Health Department.
UK woman's brain parasites linked to Indian food
A UK woman says a trip to India left her with 38 brain parasites from neurocysticercosis, a preventable infection caused by the pork tapeworm Taenia solium.
DoctorSpeak: All About Knee Injuries – Causes and Recovery
Knee injuries from ligament tears to meniscus damage are common. Learn causes, symptoms, and recovery from Dr Ravi Gupta.
Expert Advice: Liver Disease, BP, Diabetes, Prostate
Experts answer reader queries on chronic liver disease and low platelets, blood pressure fluctuations, high fasting sugar in diabetes, and mild prostate enlargement.
Dementia drugs slow decline but cannot stop memory loss
Medicines can slow dementia but not stop or reverse it. Expert advises re-evaluation, MoCA testing, and brain MRI for an 86-year-old patient.
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Why Some People Bruise Easily: Causes and When to Worry
A 36-year-old woman with unexplained bruising was diagnosed with Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). Learn causes, risk factors, and red flags for easy bruising.
Stress and Gut Health: Expert Answers on Gastro Issues
Experts explain how stress triggers gastric issues, water retention in hypothyroidism, post-stenting mucus, diarrhea with mucus, and fatigue from lifestyle factors.
Elderly Prone to Low Vitamin D Levels: Expert Advice
An 85-year-old man with low vitamin D (19.56 ng/ml) is advised to take D3 60,000 IU weekly for 6-8 weeks, then maintenance doses. Other queries on diabetes, fatigue, kidney donation, and job rejection also answered.
Genetic Differences in Toddlers Linked to Higher ADHD Risk
Genetic variations influencing toddler activity levels are strongly linked to ADHD risk, a study of nearly 80,000 infants reveals.
ICMR UNNATI Phase 2: India-Specific Child Growth Standards
ICMR invites EOIs for UNNATI Phase 2 to develop growth standards for Indian children aged 2-18, replacing WHO benchmarks.
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Women in Sirsa drug trade: police data reveals rising trend
A growing number of women in Sirsa are joining the illegal drug trade, police data shows. Over 30 deaths in Shahpur Begu village linked to addiction, officials say.
US Cardiologist Flags Water Contamination as Key Cause of Heart Disease in Punjab
US-based cardiologist Dr Swaiman Singh returns to Punjab after four years, warning that heavy metal contamination in groundwater is a major contributor to the state's rising cardiac disease cases.
Gluten-Free Diet Not for Everyone, Wheat Essential: Doctor
Dr Amit Bansal warns against unnecessary gluten-free diets, stating wheat is safe and crucial for nutrition except in celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Diabetes Hides Heart Disease: Early Detection Key
Diabetes can mask heart disease symptoms, delaying diagnosis. Dr DM Saini explains why early screening and CABG surgery improve outcomes for diabetic patients with coronary artery disease.
Robotic Surgery at SLBS Medical College Transforms Cancer Care
Robotic surgery at SLBS Government Medical College, Ner Chowk, is transforming cancer treatment and minimally invasive care in Himachal Pradesh with 61 successful procedures.
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Stiff Fingers? Could Be Rheumatoid Arthritis, Says Expert
Persistent morning stiffness in both hands lasting over 30-60 minutes may be an early sign of rheumatoid arthritis, says Dr Ankush PM. Blood tests and warm water soaks can help.
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