Health

World Malaria Day: Hyderabad doctors stress early action, prevention

Hyderabad: Observed annually on April 25th, World Malaria Day serves as a potent reminder of the pervasive threat this mosquito-borne illness poses to global health. Beyond the immediate fevers and chills, malaria…
PAN to bat for ban on Chlorpyrifos, other pesticides at BRS COPs in Geneva

Hyderabad: As the world’s leading policymakers and scientists would gather in Geneva from April 28 to May 9 for the Conferences of the Parties (COP) to the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions…

Intermediate student dies, 2 critical after drug misuse in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: In a shocking incident, a first-year intermediate student died and two more were known to be in a critical condition after injecting themselves with medicines which increased their heart rate rapidly,…
Recurring rat attacks plague girl students of gurukul school in Khammam

Hyderabad: In a concerning incident which has been recurring year after year, rats have been wreaking havoc by biting the inmates of the Telangana Social Welfare Residential School and Junior College for…
Hyderabad-born doctor honoured with prestigious ACP fellowship in US

Pittsburgh: Dr. Divya Sistla, a U.S.-based endocrinologist originally from Hyderabad, has been awarded the esteemed title of Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) one of the highest honours in the…
New blood test offers hope for early detection of Parkinson’s disease

Jerusalem: Israeli researchers have developed a new RNA-based blood test for detecting Parkinson’s disease long before symptoms emerge. Parkinson’s is often diagnosed only after significant brain damage has occurred, when most relevant…
Good diet, exercise may help prevent Parkinson’s: Hyderabad doctors

Hyderabad: With World Parkinson’s Day being observed on April 11, it is pertinent to understand how the disease affects people and methods to prevent it. World Parkinson’s Day Every year, April 11…

15 prisoners at Haridwar district jail test HIV positive

Haridwar: Fifteen inmates of the Haridwar district jail have tested HIV positive, prison authorities said. More than 1,000 inmates are lodged in the prison. Senior Jail Superintendent Manoj Kumar Arya said prisoners…
Every 2 min a woman died from pregnancy and childbirth in 2023 globally

New Delhi: A woman died almost every two minutes, or more than 700 women died daily from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth in 2023, according to data from the UN…
Study of cardiac cells in space to help repair heart damage on Earth

New Delhi: A new study of cardiac cells at the International Space Station (ISS) is set to pave the way for repair of the heart damage on Earth. Researchers from Emory University…
Telangana Assembly passes resolution adopting Central Organ Donation Act

Hyderabad: The Telangana Assembly passed a resolution, adopting the Transplantation of Human Organs Act (Central Act 42), 1994 and Rules, 1995 (THOA), and Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues (Amendment) Act of…
Early detection key to curb tuberculosis: Hyderabad doctors

Hyderabad: Observed on Monday, March 24th, World Tuberculosis Day serves as a crucial reminder to understand the impact of tuberculosis (TB) on our health and explore effective remedies. What is Tuberculosis? Tuberculosis…
Scientists link type 2 diabetes with some obesity-related cancers

London: A new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes (T2D) has been linked to a subsequent increase in the risk of developing some, but not all, obesity related cancers, according to new research.…
Telangana govt proposes Rs 1385 crore for new medical, nursing colleges

Hyderabad: The Telangana government has proposed allocating Rs 1,385.29 crore for constructing new medical colleges, nursing colleges, and super-specialty hospitals under the Directorate of Medical Education (DME) in the 2025-26 state budget.…
Apollo Hospitals launches ‘Joint Preservation’ program from Hyderabad

Hyderabad: With its focus on early intervention and personalised treatment of joints, Apollo Hospitals launched its innovative ‘Joint Preservation’ program on Monday, March 17, so that individuals can maintain their mobility through…