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Patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases, like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, have an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. This is due to both the disease itself and certain treatments, especially cortisone derivatives.

India is the fourth country in Southeast Asia, after Nepal, Myanmar, and Pakistan to achieve the feat, the WHO said. Trachoma is a neglected tropical disease that is caused by infection by the Chlamydia trachomatis bacterium

Previous studies have indicated that "forever chemicals" have contaminated water, food, and individuals through various products, including Teflon pans, waterproof clothing, stain-resistant carpets and fabrics, and food packaging. Additionally, research has highlighted their association with cancers of the breast, ovary, skin, and uterus in women, among other health issues.

The findings aim to protect future generations from the dangers of smoking, the primary risk factor for lung cancer. Smoking is the leading cause of preventable deaths globally, accounting for over two-thirds of the 1.8 million fatalities each year.

About 35.5 percent of cancers among women in Telangana State will be breast cancers closely followed by 8.7 percent of cervical cancers even in year 2037, research papers have indicated.

September is recognized as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, aimed at raising awareness about one of the most common cancers affecting men globally. While prostate cancer typically develops in older men, experts have noted a rising incidence among younger men in India, particularly with more aggressive forms of the disease. The incidence of prostate cancer in men under 50 has significantly increased, according to their observations.

World Heart Day, observed annually on September 29, aims to raise awareness about heart disease, the leading cause of death in India. This year's theme, "Use Heart for Action," highlights the need for proactive measures. According to the Global Burden of Disease Study, heart disease is a leading cause of death among Indian women, responsible for over 17% of fatalities.

Through organ donations, we undertook two cadaver liver transplants, four cadaver kidney transplants, four cornea donations and skin donations for burns patients,” OGH authorities said

Urologists from across the country attend national-level training and scientific update programme titled ‘LAP-URO'24’ organised by Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City

World Alzheimer's Day is observed annually on September 21 to raise awareness about the stigma surrounding dementia and Alzheimer's disease, as well as to enhance public understanding of these conditions. This year's theme is "Time to Act on Dementia, Time to Act on Alzheimer's."

The study published in the Annals of Surgery found that bariatric surgery was linked to a 60% lower risk of kidney disease progression and a 44% lower risk of developing kidney failure or dying compared to the nonsurgical group.

Divya Mohindroo, Counselling Psychologist and Founder Embrace Imperfections told IANS that it is important to “think more practically rather than emotionally, and to strike a balance between their emotions and practical life”

The Pink Book by Apollo Hospitals serves as a comprehensive guide to ensuring safety across hospital environments.

Researchers discovered that the impact of high temperatures on poor health and premature death from stroke has risen by 72% since 1990, with this trend expected to continue. This underscores the growing influence of environmental factors on the increasing stroke burden.

OI is prevalent among children dealing with the long-term effects of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for Covid-19.

Researchers from University College London, the University of Cambridge, and Imperial College London found that consuming less-processed foods can lower the risk of diabetes. The study, which examined the link between food processing and diabetes risk, involved 311,892 participants from eight European countries.

Exercise plays a crucial role in the rehabilitation process by promoting neuroplasticity, where the brain reorganises itself to recover lost functions, they observed

The study, published in the peer-reviewed Environmental Health Perspectives Journal, found that lotions, hair-care products like shampoos and conditioners, and sunscreens contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals known as phthalates, which pose significant health risks to children.

According to the World Health Organization, a baby who dies after 28 weeks of pregnancy, but before or during birth, is classified as a stillbirth.

Scientists from Estonia surveyed the parents of over 400 children about their own screen use, their children’s screen time, and the children’s language skills. Published in Frontiers in Developmental Psychology, the study found that parents with high screen usage often have children with similar habits, and increased screen time in children is linked to weaker language skills.

The study, published in the open-access journal Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, revealed that reducing belly fat can help alleviate chronic musculoskeletal pain, particularly when it affects multiple body sites, with a notable impact on women. The study, published in the open-access journal Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, revealed that reducing belly fat can help alleviate chronic musculoskeletal pain, particularly when it affects multiple body sites, with a notable impact on women.

The DMHO observed that labs must declare the patient positive only after sending samples for the Elisa test

Oil balls made up of saw dust and dipped in engine oil, application of pyrethrum spray, and the traditional fogging, containing insecticide Malathion have been deployed on a war footing basis to control the breeding of mosquitoes.

Cancer treatment can get expensive due to the long duration of treatment and the high cost of drugs, especially in cases where the drug needs to be imported as in the case of immunotherapy or targeted therapy.