How to Prevent Pneumonia in Winter
Dr. Pavan Yadav During the change of weather, especially during winters, people do catch different diseases like cold, cough, and fever. In most of these cases, the mere disease is…
Are we on the wrong side of the End TB track?
SHOBHA SHUKLA – CNS “It is time to stop decades of failure. We have a lot to do to #EndTB by 2030,” said Professor (Dr) Guy Marks, President of the…
Diabetes patients must shun smoking
People who smoke are also at much higher risk ofdeveloping diabetes compared to non-smokers HEALTH DESK Smoking is not only a major risk factor for diabetes, the combination of smoking…
PM Modi inaugurates 18 Jan Aushadhi Kendras at railway stations nationwide
The newly inaugurated 18 Jan Aushadi Kendras will be operationalized at stations situated in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Tripura, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Gujarat, West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh.…
From Pain to Relief: How endoscopic spine surgery enhances patient outcomes
DR UMESH SRIKANTHA ENDOSCOPIC spine surgery is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat lumbar (lower back) disc prolapse (also known as a herniated disc), and several other conditions that…
Towards TB-Free India: 18% Decline in TB Incidence from 2015 to 2023
HEALTH DESK India’s journey towards tuberculosis (TB) elimination has been recognized globally, with a noteworthy 17.7 percent decline in TB incidence from 2015 to 2023. As per the World Health…
How to Manage Diabetes in Day to Day by Clinical Practice
By Dr R M Chhabra, Senior Consultant Physician Based on 2021 data, the estimated number of individuals with diabetes in India, as per OGTT criteria, was 101 million. Diabetes prevalence…
Decline in Tuberculosis Cases is Outcome of India’s Innovative efforts: PM Modi
Staff Reporter / New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that decline in tuberculosis incidence is an outcome of India’s dedicated and innovative efforts. Commending the country’s progress, Mr…
Daily Fiber Intake for 12 Weeks Enhances Cognitive Function in Seniors: Study
HEALTH DESK A recent study published in Nature Communications unveiled the remarkable potential of a daily fiber supplement in enhancing brain function among individuals aged 60 and above, all within…
Benefit of Aspirin Use on ASCVD Mortality in Adults with Elevated Lipoprotein (A) Levels
Prof Soumitra Kumar The rising burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD), especially among individuals under 55 years, highlights the urgent need for effective prevention strategies. Statins and aspirin are critical in…