Category : Diseases


Odisha's Tech-Driven Push to Reduce Maternal Mortality

On International Women's Day, WCD Secretary Mrinalini Darswal details Odisha's multi-sectoral approach using POSHAN tracker, tele-monitoring, and community initiatives to tackle high anaemia rates, maternal mortality, and child malnutrition gaps.

Doctors Warn of Rising Heart and Diabetes Risks

Medical experts highlight the increasing prevalence of heart disease and diabetes in India, urging preventive measures and early diagnosis through lifestyle changes and regular check-ups.

KGMU Study: 12-Hour Eating Window Helps Control Diabetes

A new KGMU study published in the Indian Journal of Experimental Biology finds that time-restricted feeding within a 12-hour window improves health markers in obese rats, with benefits persisting even after returning to normal eating patterns.

Kanpur Woman Mauled by Stray Dog in CCTV Attack

A woman in Kanpur's Kalyanpur area was grievously injured after being attacked by a stray dog. The incident, captured on CCTV, shows the dog charging at two women and mauling one. Local authorities have been alerted.

Morning-After Pill Overuse Risks: Doctors Issue Health Warning

Medical experts caution women that frequent use of emergency contraceptive pills can disrupt hormonal balance, cause menstrual irregularities, and increase pregnancy risk. They emphasize these pills are for emergencies only, not routine birth control.

Ludhiana Sees Post-Holi Skin, Eye Injury Surge

Ludhiana hospitals report increased patients with skin rashes and eye injuries after Holi celebrations. Dermatologists and ophthalmologists document chemical reactions and physical trauma cases.

Kerala Nurses' Union Calls Strike Over Salary Dispute

The United Nurses Association in Kerala has declared an indefinite strike from March 9, demanding a minimum salary of Rs 40,000, rejecting the state government's draft notification that proposes lower pay scales for private hospital staff.

Bengaluru: 40 COTPA Cases, 295 Fined for Public Smoking

Health authorities in Bengaluru have intensified enforcement against public smoking, registering 40 cases under COTPA and imposing fines on 295 individuals. The crackdown also targeted shops illegally displaying tobacco advertisements.

REM Sleep Disorder: When Dreams Turn Physical

REM Sleep Behaviour Disorder (RBD) causes people to physically act out vivid dreams, posing safety risks and potentially signaling neurological issues like Parkinson's disease. Learn symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Stray Dog Attack Injures Elderly Woman in Khargone

A 72-year-old retired municipal employee was severely injured after being attacked by stray dogs in Khargone. The incident, captured on CCTV, highlights the city's ongoing stray dog management challenges.

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