Tag: Health
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Significant decline in Maternal Mortality Ratio in India
As per the Special Bulletin on MMR released by the Registrar General of India (RGI), the MMR of India has improved further by a spectacular six points and now stands at 97/lakh live births.
November 30, 2022 -
WHO & WMO launches global knowledge platform for climate health
WHO and WMO have designed this new global open-access platform to become the go-to technical reference point for users of interdisciplinary health, environmental, and climate science.
November 1, 2022 -
‘Self-care’ must during weather change and festive season
Ayurveda suggests some self-care daily regimes which help your body cope with the sudden action or shock of the weather.
October 23, 2022 -
Deal on medical transport boxes to store vaccines at ultra-low temperatures
The COVID-19 pandemic, the rise in the adoption of mRNA technology, the development of several extremely temperature-sensitive vaccines, the growing prominence of Cell & Gene Therapy (CGT), and more, have resulted in an ever-increasing demand for reliable ultra-low temperature medical cold chain solutions.
October 14, 2022 -
Quick OPD registrations now possible under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
As per their token number, the patient can go to the registration counter and directly collect their outpatient slip (OP Slip) for doctor consultation as their details are already present at the registration counter.
October 7, 2022 -
Over 80 pc Indians suffering from micronutrient deficiencies: Report
According to a consensus by the Consumer Health Division of Bayer, more than two billion people suffer from MiND (micronutrient deficiencies) globally, with nearly half living in India.
October 5, 2022 -
65 Ugandan health workers quarantined over Ebola
Emmanuel Ainebyoona, Ministry of Health spokesperson told Xinhua news agency by telephone that some of the affected workers would stay home for 21 days.
October 3, 2022 -
World Heart Day: Fatality during exercise increases due to underlying heart-related problems, say doctors
According to World Health organization (WHO), Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally, taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each year.
September 29, 2022 -
World Heart Day: Stethoscope can diagnose heart defects with 95% accuracy, finds study
The study shows that when a stethoscope is applied correctly, it could avoid unnecessary use of the more expensive investigations like echocardiography and allow for substantial reductions in healthcare costs and reduce the burden on the healthcare system.
September 29, 2022 -
World Heart Day: Healthy lifestyle is vital, says doctors
There are certain foods that can influence blood pressure, triglycerides, cholesterol levels and inflammation, all of which are risk factors for heart disease.
September 27, 2022 -
Magsaysay award controversy in CPI-M
A controversy has erupted in the CPI-M after a national English daily on Sunday reported that the party has scuttled the chance of former Kerala Health Minister KK Shailaja, winning the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award for 2022.
September 4, 2022 -
Former Kerala Health Minister K K Shailaja rejects Magsaysay award
Former Kerala Health Minister K K Shailaja has rejected Ramon Magsaysay award for her contributions to preventing COVID-19 and Nipah virus.
September 4, 2022 -
Soy induced food allergy – A common phenomenon
Soy is now being used in a wide array of processed foods as a primary ingredient. However, there is a common allergy associated with the consumption of soy and its products.
August 31, 2022 -
The wonder plant called Moringa and its many health benefits
Moringa is also defined as a superfood as it contains not only plenty of nutrients but phytonutrients as well. Not only does is it have antidiabetic properties which can lower sugar levels in human body, It also has anti-inflammatory properties and also fights against acne.
August 30, 2022 -
Following Indian food and lifestyle can make you fit and healthy
India according to the study, is energetic and active. Only 15.6% of Indians were found to be physically inactive. The British (63.3%), Japanese (60.2%), Italians (54.7%), Irish (53.2%), and Americans (40.5%) were found to be more physically inactive than Indians. All credit goes to the Indian lifestyle when it comes to a healthy and fit body.
August 29, 2022 -
Ministry of Health conducts door-to-door screening for TB in over 68k villages
Under the initiative, door-to-door screening for TB was undertaken covering 68,019 villages. Based on verbal screening of 1,03,07,200 persons, 3,82,811 people were identified for presumptive TB.
August 26, 2022 -
Gym Lifestyle, how the definition has changed in the recent times
There are many public figures, movie stars and social influencers, who have taken the gym-lifestyle to the next level. Some even made trends that were widely followed.
August 23, 2022