Kidney Care Essentials for Primary Care
Dr. Ratan Jha In India, nearly one in six people suffer from kidney disease, with women bearing a heavier burden. Chronic kidney disease (CKD), defined as lasting longer than three…
Tata Memorial Hospital launches cancer care training programme for BIMSTEC countries
Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai today launched a specialised cancer care training programme for BIMSTEC countries, aimed at strengthening regional cooperation in healthcare. Speaking at the launch event, Joint Secretary…
1.44 Million Indian Children Miss All Vaccines: Lancet Study
India Ranks Second in Number of Zero-Dose Children in 2023: Lancet Study Warns of Immunisation Setback. As of 2023, more than 50% of the 15·7 million (14·6–17·0) global zero-dose children…
Replacing Butter with Plant-Based Oils May Lower Risk of Premature Death: Study
HEALTH DESK A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine has found that higher butter consumption is linked to increased risk of death, while plant-based oils may significantly lower the…
40 years back when first few people in Mumbai and Bangkok diagnosed with HIV
SHOBHA SHUKLA Although world is not on track to end AIDS by 2030 but it is no less than a miracle when we take into account the scientific and community-led…
WHO Panel Releases Final Report on COVID-19 Origins, Says Key Data Still Missing
Geneva – The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens (SAGO) released its long-awaited final report on the origins of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible…
India achieves 78% decline in the under-five mortality rate surpassing the global reduction of 61%
AMN/ WEB DESK India has achieved a 78 per cent decline in the under-five mortality rate surpassing the global reduction of 61 per cent. As per the United Nations Inter-agency…
Delayed Care for Joint Pain Puts Millions at Risk, New Study Finds
R. Suryamurthy Nearly half of all Indians over the age of 45 are suffering from chronic joint pain, yet most are not seeking timely medical attention, prompting experts to warn…
Mild Covid-19 Not Linked to Long-Term Kidney Damage, Finds Study
A large UK study found no link between mild COVID-19 and long-term kidney damage, but severe cases requiring hospitalization carry a high risk. The risk was notably greater among patients…
Health: New Research Suggests Vitamin D Could Be Your Ally Against Aging
Dr. Madhur Verma and Dr Sanjay Kalra Vitamin D supplementation may help maintain telomere length, which is crucial for healthy aging, according to 4-year results from the VITAL trial published…