Health
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Study identifies two distinct subtypes of autism
New Delhi: A study has identified at least two distinct subtypes of autism, one with an increased communication associated with immune-related systems and another with a reduced connectivity linked to synaptic pathways…
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How a genetic test could spare many breast cancer patients chemo
Cambridge: Breast cancer treatment has come a long way, but one of the hardest questions has always been: who really needs chemotherapy, and who can safely do without it? Chemotherapy saves lives,…
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Infant loses arm due to medical negligence at govt hospital in Khammam
Hyderabad: A newborn baby lost his left arm due to the alleged negligence of medical professionals at the government-run Mother and Child Health Centre (MCH) in Khammam. According to local reports, a…
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IIT Gandhinagar–University of Illinois study finds “Herbal” does not mean harmless cigarettes
Are you smoking ‘herbal’ cigarettes? Do you think they are safe and a viable alternative to conventional cigarettes? Then, read this carefully. Herbal cigarettes can be as damaging as tobacco cigarettes, says…
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Rural women outdrink urban women in Telangana, shows NFHS-6 data
Hyderabad: Women in rural Telangana consume more alcohol compared to their urban counterparts, the National Family Health Survey(NFHS)-6 released on Friday, May 29, has revealed. The data also puts Telangana on top…
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Tobacco quitline receives nearly 1 cr calls in a decade, helps 2.32 lakh quit
New Delhi: India’s National Tobacco Quitline Services (NTQLS) has received nearly one crore calls and has helped more than 2.32 lakh people quit over the last 10 years, according to data released…
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50 per cent of newborns in India breastfed in first hour: Survey
New Delhi: The percentage of children under three years of age who were breastfed within an hour of birth increased by nearly 10 percentage points, rising from 41.8 per cent in 2019-2021…
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Obesity, high blood sugar surge among Indian adults: Survey
New Delhi: India has witnessed a significant rise in obesity and high blood sugar levels among adults, according to findings from the National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6), pointing to a growing burden…
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Indian women’s digital access doubles since 2021: Survey
New Delhi: The percentage of women who have used the internet at least once has nearly doubled from 33.3 per cent during the 2019-2021 period to 64.3 per cent in 2023-24, according…
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Institutional deliveries up from 88.6 pc to 90.6 pc in 2023-24: NFHS-6
New Delhi: Institutional deliveries in India have increased from 88.6 per cent in 2019-2021 to 90.6 per cent in 2023-24, moving closer towards universal coverage, according to the National Family Health Survey-6…
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Child health improves as severe diarrhoea prevalence falls: NFHS-6
New Delhi: India has recorded a slight decline in severe diarrhoea cases among children under five years of age, with improved vaccination coverage and better access to safe drinking water contributing to…
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Full vaccination surges from 83.8 pc to 87.1 pc as malnutrition recedes: NFHS-6
New Delhi: India has registered significant improvements in child health indicators, including immunisation coverage and nutritional outcomes, according to the sixth round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) released by the…
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NFHS-6: Telangana leads on maternal care, but rising diabetes a new crisis
Hyderabad: Telangana has made measurable progress in child nutrition, maternal health and financial protection over the past five years, but the state’s latest health data paints a more complicated picture. Caesarean deliveries now…
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Separate hostels for male, female doctors at TIMS: Health minister
Hyderabad: Telangana Health Minister C Damodar Raja Narasimha on Thursday, May 28, ordered construction of separate hostels for male and female doctors at the Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences (TIMS), Sanathnagar. Narasimha…
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PM Modi urges citizens to take all possible precautions amid soaring mercury
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, May 27, urged citizens to take maximum precautions as the country is witnessing soaring temperatures, and said staying hydrated is key during such harsh…
