Category : Diseases


Hyderabad Food Safety Checks Lag as Industry Booms

Hyderabad's food safety enforcement falls short despite a Rs 10,000 crore industry. Only 9,656 inspections conducted in 2025, covering less than one-fifth of eateries, with just 65 violations found.

UK Bans Tobacco Sales to Anyone Born After 2008

The United Kingdom has passed the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, prohibiting tobacco sales to anyone born after 2008. This historic legislation aims to create a 'smoke-free generation' by gradually phasing out smoking through an annually increasing legal purchas

Delhi-NCR Heatwave: Early Surge in Heat Illnesses

Delhi-NCR faces an early and intense heatwave with temperatures hitting 41-42°C, leading to a spike in hospital OPD cases. Experts warn of heat exhaustion and stroke risks, urging precautions during peak hours.

Nurses' Strike Disrupts Pune Hospital Services, Admissions Drop

A statewide government employees' strike in Maharashtra impacted patient care at Sassoon General Hospital in Pune, with over 600 nurses protesting. Admissions and surgeries saw significant declines, though emergency services continued with student support

Kidney Stones in Kids: Hyderabad Doctors Sound Alarm

Doctors in Hyderabad report a sharp increase in kidney stone cases among children, including infants, driven by poor hydration, high-sodium diets, and genetic factors, posing risks of severe pain and long-term kidney damage.

Page 73 of 169
Pickt mobile sticky banner — logo, tagline and CTA button