What is killing people in India: A complete picture
Disease of the Respiratory System has been the major cause of death since 2000
Researchers develop pesticide alternative to protect plants form viral infection
New screening process can detect efficient molecules that can help kill virus
Progress against a neglected tropical disease in east Africa is under threat
Kalaazar is neglected because it is a disease of poverty
World TB Day: More men than women reported infection among India’s elderly
The prevalence percentage among men is almost double that among women.
Every other elderly in urban India has hypertension: Health ministry report
The prevalance was higher in women than men among senior citizens
Almost half a billion men, women suffered from lower respiratory infections globally in 2019: Report
The leading risk factors for LRI mortality, however, varied across age groups and sex
Health in news on May 1
Here’s a round-up of today’s news reports and developments around health
Fine air particles linked with high blood pressure among teen Londoners: Study
The association was found to be stronger in girls
Diabetes among senior citizens more prevalent in urban India: LASI report
11.5% Indians above 45 years have high blood sugar
Annual numbers of excess deaths in the US relative to other developed countries are growing at an alarming rate
Obesity, cardiovascular diseases, drug overdoses and homicides mainly to blame
Diwali day sees rise in number of hospital visits for respiratory problems in Delhi
Most patients complained of throat pain and breathing problems
Simply put: Diseased India
Deal with Russia air defence system
From hypertension to cancers, alarm bells ringing in India’s tribal belts
Tribal people are facing triple burden of diseases
What is ‘noma’, the latest addition to WHO’s list of neglected tropical diseases
The severe gangrenous disease of mouth and face has 90% mortality rate and is associated with extreme poverty, malnutrition
‘Pollution OPD’ launched in Delhi as worsening air quality poses health hazards
Open once a week now, the OPD at Ram Manohar Lohia will operate more frequently if number of patients increase
In polluted Delhi, children have no place to hide from diseases
Seasonal measures, graded action not enough when millions of children are at risk of chronic ailments
Antimicrobial resistance: How biosecurity in livestock can be a tool to improve animal health, reduce antimicrobial use
Inability to measure biosecurity and hygiene status of a farm has been a major obstacle
Genetically modified pig heart took longer than usual to beat for human receiver: Scientists
Longer ECG parameters signal heart diseases
Researchers develop reusable, paper-based lycopene sensors
Lycopene-rich foods may reduce cancer risks
Bites by exotic snakes rising in UK, as more people keep them as part of their occupation or hobby
Such bites are a challenge to healthcare professionals in the country, says a new study
Invasive alien species threaten agriculture and biodiversity in Africa: Study
Africa may lose about $3.66 trillion annually due to impact of IAS on agriculture
SARS-CoV-2 can lead to heart impairment, experimental study finds
Even mild infections sustained viral presence for a month, indicating persistent infection
Climate change may worsen conditions of patients with heart problems
Body weight of people with heart failure would fluctuate during heatwaves
Probable cases of acute hepatitis in children cross 600, cause remains unknown
As many as 38 children required transplants and nine died