Health

High levels of heat found to affect foetuses, infants up to age 2: Study

Exposure to high levels of heat could affect growth of foetuses in the womb and infants up to two years of age, an analysis of over 600 pregnancies in the west African country of The Gambia has suggested. For every degree Celsius rise in average daily heat in the first trimester of pregnancy, the weight of a baby at birth corresponding to gestation period was found to be lowered, according to the findings published in The Lancet Planetary Health journal. One experiences heat stress when their body's ability to regulate temperature is compromised. The researchers, led by those at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), UK, followed a total of 668 infants, about half of whom were girls and half boys, for their first 1,000 days of life. At birth, 66 infants (10 per cent) were found to weigh under 2.5 kilograms, described as a low birth weight by the researchers. About a third of the infants studied (218) were found to be small for gestational age, while nine infants

Navratri 2024: 5 tips to detox your body after overindulging in fasting

Navratri 2024: Here are the simple tips to successfully fast during Navratri 2024

Govt introduces risk-based model for testing imported medical devices, kits

The risk-based approach allows authorities to assess products by public health impact, with stricter measures for high-risk items like vaccines, diagnostic kits, and critical medical supplies

Feeling low? Here are the top 6 tips to overcome work-related stress

Work-related stress is surging among professionals leading to a deteriorated daily life. Combat work stress effectively with the tips mentioned below

What is the new XEC Covid variant? Symptoms, spread, vaccine and prevention

The new Covid variant was initially detected in Germany in June, according to the BBC. Since then, it has been found in several other countries, including the UK, US, Denmark, and more

33% of sepsis deaths in India linked to antibiotic resistance crisis

A study by The Lancet revealed that over 39 million people worldwide could lose their lives to antibiotic-resistant infections in the next 25 years

World Patient Safety Day 2024: History, significance, theme and more

World Health Organisation established World Patient Safety Day in 2019 to address the issue of patient safety and take actions to promote safety in healthcare

ABPM-JAY to cover aged 70 or above likely to be operational within a week

According to the sources, initially there will be a pilot launch to sort out any issues that may arise

Monsoon season health guide: Tips to prevent the spread of viral fevers

In India, the monsoon season can give rise to viral fever. The monsoons in India generally occur between June and August and this can cause a host of airborne, water-borne or any viral infections

Health risks during rainy days; 5 effective tips to prevent illness

Rainy season brings increased risks of infections and water-borne diseases, which sometimes lead to serious health problems. Here are the five tips to prevent illness

World Suicide Prevention Day 2024: Date, history, significance, theme, more

The issue of suicides is a major challenge as more than 7,00,000 people take their own lives every year across the world. This day aims to spread awareness about suicide prevention and help combat it

India reports first Mpox case: Symptoms, transmission, WHO norms and more

India's health ministry has reassured the public that the nation has robust preventive measures in place and is handling the case as per established protocols

Here's what to know about difference between heart attack & cardiac arrest

A cardiac arrest and a heart attack are distinct yet overlapping concepts associated with the heart

Gorakhpur has become hub for education, health investments: CM Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday inaugurated the Sainik School in Gorakhpur in the presence of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and said that Gorakhpur is progressing rapidly under the inspiration and guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing the inauguration programme, Adityanath said that Gorakhpur has become the dream destination for education, health and investment in the region. "Today the sacred purpose of building generations is fulfilled through Sainik School. This is an important day for eastern Uttar Pradesh," he said. Adityanath said that Gorakhpur has been an important place mythologically and historically. It is the place of worship of Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath ji and also the centre for the publication of Sanatan literature all over the world through Gita Press. In the fight for freedom, during the first freedom struggle of 1857, under the leadership of Shaheed Bandhu Singh, the foundations of British rule were shaken in the Gorakhpur

India's largest Chandipura outbreak in 20 years with 82 deaths, says WHO

The Ministry of Health recorded 245 AES cases with 82 deaths (33 per cent fatality) in 43 districts from June this year to August 15

Vacancies, pay, health: RDSO report flags challenges train controllers face

A study by the Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO), which functions under the Railway Ministry, has found that train controllers face multiple challenges at work including "unattractive" pay scale, huge stress due to vacancy leading to health concerns, and a lack of basic amenities. The report, which was submitted to the Railway Board recently, said section controllers perform high-strain jobs, their task made more difficult by the around 15-20 per cent vacancy, medically-decategorised officers posted in the department and the absence of appropriate reward either in terms of money, or esteem and career growth. Titled 'The challenges faced by Section Controllers in carrying out their duties effectively' the report aims at exploring improvements in selection procedure, training, and infrastructures for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of train operations. The Indian Railways is one of the largest networks in the world with thousands of trains traversing various

WHO calls for surveillance, sharing of vaccines to combat mpox outbreak

Recently, Sweden confirmed the first case of mpox Clade I, a viral infection that spreads through close contact

WHO declares mpox public health emergency of international concern

The mpox has been detected in 10 African nations this year, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said

Feeling lack of purpose, personal growth could be signal of dementia: Study

The feeling that one's life lacks purpose and that there are fewer opportunities for personal growth could be a very early sign of dementia, according to a study. Researchers found that among older adults, these aspects of psychological wellbeing noticeably declined three to six years before a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment, in which one's memory and thinking is affected, yet not to the extent that it interferes with their daily functioning. Mild cognitive impairment is often seen to precede dementia, in which the symptoms become severe enough to interfere with daily activities. The researchers, including those at China Agricultural University's Department of Nutrition and Health, said that while there is mounting evidence linking psychological well-being to brain ageing and related disorders, such as dementia, much of it focuses on the aspect of one's sense of purpose and not others, including personal growth. For the study, published in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurge

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