Diseases

Effects of tattoos on skin: Choosing to have a tattoo entail piercing the skin with ink, which can result in a number of problems, including allergic responses, severe infections, and even chronic skin disorders. Here are 5 dangerous effects of tattoos on skin.

Heatwaves: 9 tips to stay safe and avoid illness when temperature rises

Heatwaves: The two most important things you can do to avoid heat-related diseases are to drink plenty of water and use sunscreen. Here are some important tips to stay safe and avoid illness. By Incorporating these practices into your daily routine, guarantees your safety and well-being during heatwaves.

Fitness influencer's body started 'eating itself alive' after fat-burning injections

The woman was diagnosed with Mycobacterium abscessus, a bacterial infection notorious for festering and causing agonizing skin lesions.

Miami’s overflowing septic tanks and trash piles test appeal to rich

Miami wants to attract even more out-of-state workers and wealthy newcomers like hedge fund tycoon Ken Griffin. But first, County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava faces a huge environmental problem: overflowing garbage heaps and septic tanks.

Delhi govt unveils 'mega action plan' to curb vector-borne diseases

According to data shared by civic authorities, 136 cases of dengue and 43 of malaria have been recorded in Delhi this year till July 8.

Beware, the dirty dishcloth in your kitchen could be breeding many diseases

The dishcloth in your kitchen could be hiding harmful bacteria. Multiple studies have reveal that this kitchen essential is the breeding ground of many diseases. Regular washing, drying, and sanitising can help minimise the risk of spreading these germs and causing food poisoning.

Two more test positive for H3N2 in Gurugram

A 55-year-old woman and an 11-month-old baby girl tested positive for the influenza, officials said.

Rising cases of overlapping symptoms of dengue, Covid-19 leave doctors confused

Cases of vector-borne diseases are usually reported between July and November, sometimes stretching till mid-December.

Monkeypox: Which countries have reported cases of the viral disease

In the latest outbreak, Monkeypox virus has been detected in the Canada, United States, United Kingdom Italy, Sweden, Spain and Portugal.

Google Doodle pays tribute to Michiaki Takahashi, Japanese virologist who developed the first vaccine against chickenpox

Google Doodle marks the 94th birth anniversary of Japanese virologist Dr Michiaki Takahashi.

Drugmakers in Davos shift focus to chronic diseases of poor

Twenty-two companies, including Pfizer, Merck, Novartis, Roche, Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline, will contribute funds and expertise to the project, which is backed by the World Bank.

Suven Life Sciences shares up 5% on patents from Europe, Israel

Suven Life Sciences shares rallied more than 5 percent intraday Tuesday after getting patents from Europe and Israel.

'Dengue, Chikungunya rampant in India, need attention'

Though India was not at risk of an Ebola outbreak, there have been many such outbreaks in the past, including bird flu and swine flu, Piot, co-discoverer of the Ebola virus and Director, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), said during his lecture at the Indian Institute of Public Health-Hyderabad (IIPH-H) here last night.

India to face challenges in preventing diet-related NCDs: Report

The report, "Food Systems and Diets: Facing the Challenges of the 21st Century" was launched by the Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel.

Domestic pharma firms facing challenging environment: Cipla

"The environment for domestic pharma companies remains challenging with more products coming under price control and other pressures such as government legislation to ban certain fixed dose combination drugs," Cipla Chairman Y K Hamied told shareholders at the company's 80th annual general meeting (AGM) here.

Zuckerberg, Priscilla pledge $ 3 billion to cure all diseases

The goal is to "work together to cure, prevent or manage all diseases within our children's lifetime," Chan, who is a pediatrician, said during an event in San Francisco for the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, the couple's philanthropic group.

7 ways to tackle illness on a holiday

If you think the restaurant has served stale food, return it. Should the restaurant refuse to accept their mistake and offer fresh food, go to another restaurant or if that is not an option, order something else. It doesn‘t make sense to save money here and pay for a doctor‘s bills later.

Watch India Healthcare Awards to balance fitness & diet

India is set to emerge as the world's fastest growing economy by 2015 according to a World Bank report. However everything comes at a price that is more people living sedentary lifestyles and the consequent rise in lifestyle diseases. Watch India Healthcare Awards to know if we can balance a healthy diet with the food we absolutely love?

View: The future of health in India

Is India a healthy nation? It is an uncomfortable question, particularly so when it is directed at a nation known for its back-breaking burden of diseases. The question might even be dismissed as an irrelevant one, but that would be a mistake.

Public, Pvt sectors must unite for univ healthcare: Gogoi

Emphasising on the pressing need for good para-medics to strengthen medical services, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said the rural health practitioners created by the state government have been doing a good job.

Young Turks Conclave 2015: Abhishek Bachchan

Abhishek Bachchan is a National Award winning actor and producer with over 50 feature films to his credit including numerous box office hits.

Mobile clinic to detect kidney-related diseases

The Rs 15 lakh mobile clinic 'Muthoot Anbin Nizhal' through Muthoot M George Foundation, was flagged off by City Mayor, P Rajkumar and will traverse the district, educating people about the dreaded disease.

India to add more AIDS, TB drugs in medicines list: Sources

The drugs likely to be included in the list are part of the government's HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis control programmes, under which patients suffering from these diseases get free medicines in government clinics, the sources told Media.

As J&K flood waters recede, civic problems come to fore

Over 1 lakh people are still marooned in the worst floods witnessed by the state in six decades that has claimed over 200 lives.

'GSK's Ebola vaccine to begin US clinical trials in weeks'

In addition, a steering committee made up of senior officials from NIH and the Department of Defense last week approved the first step toward using three advanced laboratories to manufacture Ebola vaccines and treatments, a person familiar with the planning said.