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Limb salvage surgery has changed bone cancer treatment for better. By combining orthopedic and oncological expertise, we can now preserve not just the limb, but also the patient’s independence and quality of life, says Dr Sunil Dachepalli

In a letter addressed to its local units, the IMA, Telangana, directed its members approach the District Collector and SP to give proper directions to District Medical and Health Officer (DM&HO) to take action against healthcare facilities that are operated by unqualified individuals

The Dietary Guidelines of Hyderabad-based National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN), released last year, clearly state that the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein intake is 0.83 grams of protein/kg/day for healthy adults.

The study showed that 7-15-year-olds with just five minutes of ad exposure, regardless of the type of media advertising, can consume on average 130 kcals per day extra, which is equivalent to the calories in two slices of bread

The challenge is not just to discover more but to ensure that our discoveries make us better—more ethical, more equitable, and, ultimately, more human

The findings highlight the importance of using these medicines in infants appropriately and how early-life drug exposure could shape future health outcomes

The study has implications for health in later life as it is well known that women who started their periods at an early age may be at higher risk for diabetes, obesity, breast cancer, and diseases of the heart and blood vessels

Senior office bearers of TGDA on Wednesday met Health Minister, Damodar Raja Narasimha and submitted a memorandum in which they said that premier State-run teaching hospitals are currently facing significant shortage of senior faculty

Process to seek Geographical Indication (GI) for the world-famous Balanagar custard apples variety in Mahabubnagar district has started

Ovarian cancer, often termed a silent killer, remains underdiagnosed due to vague symptoms and lack of screening. With high mortality rates in advanced stages, awareness, genetic testing, and early detection are crucial to improve survival and long-term outcomes.

Scheme is aimed at reducing the number of deaths arising from road accidents every year due to delay in timely medical intervention

Researchers found that foods rich in flavonoids could help to lower the risk of key components of unhealthy ageing, including frailty, impaired physical function and poor mental health

Here is how the DGR is changing the conversation around men's health:

The cornea, which is the clear, transparent outer layer at the front of the eye, can get severely damaged during accidents such as chemical burns, abrasions, contact with foreign body, potentially leading to blindness

While among healthy people, the heart’s age was found to be similar to the chronological age, for patients with diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and atrial fibrillation, the functional heart age was significantly higher

The teenage boy spent nearly a year confined to his room, immersed in online gaming for up to 12 hours daily. Over time, he lost interest in physical activity and academics, eventually withdrawing from social interaction altogether. His growing addiction to gaming led to a severe spinal curvature, causing difficulty in walking and urinating.

On an average, during the ongoing season, the AINU is treating 300 to 400 patients per day for kidney stones, a spike directly linked to dehydration, poor dietary habits, and intense heat exposure. The figure is the highest in recent years, doctors said

Researchers at New York University Langone Health said that the chemicals, called phthalates, are in widespread use globally. Phthalates found in cosmetics, detergents, solvents, plastic pipes, and bug repellants have for decades been linked with an increased risk of conditions ranging from obesity and diabetes to fertility issues and cancer

Known for its handcrafted, 100 per cent eggless donuts and vibrant, fun ambiance, MOD is set to bring its ‘circle of happiness’ to the City of Pearls.

Quite often, in the urgency to grab a cool drink, people, especially those who spend a lot of time outdoors, and even petty vendors tend to overlook basic precautions that are mandatory to ensure food safety and illnesses

The pandemic treaty would obligate wealthy nations to share key information on pathogens and technology for interventions such as vaccines with the rest of the world

Mental health crisis is growing, and there are simply not enough human therapists to meet the demand

Amala commended the efforts of the Millets National Media Portal (www.millets.news) and also appreciated the dedicated efforts of the HNA (Health & Nutrition Ambassadors) Council

The exceptional pear-shaped blue diamond, estimated to fetch between US$ 35-50 million, is associated with Yeshwant Rao Holkar, the Maharaja of Indore and a member of the Holkar dynasty, who along with his wife was known for a grand lifestyle in the 1920s and 1930s