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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.

Previous studies have suggested that people with a late chronotype—those who prefer to go to bed and wake up late—tend to live less healthy lifestyles and are at greater risk for obesity and metabolic disorders, including type 2 diabetes. The new study found that individuals with a late chronotype face a 46% higher risk of developing diabetes, indicating that this increased risk cannot be attributed to lifestyle factors alone.

In 2022, Mpox had a global outbreak with many countries, including India, being affected. Since then, the WHO has reported 99,176 cases and 208 deaths due to Mpox from 116 countries.

Dr. Sudhir Kumar from Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals shared on social media platform X that reducing mobile phone use, alongside other healthy lifestyle practices, could benefit heart health. He recommended limiting the duration of calls to help lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs).

Known as allergen-specific sublingual immunotherapy, such gradual exposure to flowers and leaves in low doses has the potential to help individuals overcome pollen allergies

Within food items, share of expenditure on cereal has declined significantly across rural and urban areas, according to a government paper

The gut is so sensitive that improper sleep, stress, sugary and processed foods, tobacco and alcohol can throw it out of balance

Indian shoppers, especially the younger generation, today, prioritise a mix of style, quality, and accessibility.

Urban pollution, UV sensitivity, use of sunscreen, dark skin, clothing, and staying indoors prevent direct contact with the sun for the majority of the time. People do not know these facts and remain under the false assumption that they are adequately exposed to sunlight,” he added

Though the villagers claimed that the two children died of dengue, the local health officials maintained that the two died due to viral fever and issues related to pulmonology

Every death caused due to lack basic facilities and treatment in the hospital should be treated as government sponsored killing. He demanded an ex gratia of Rs.10 lakh in such deaths, said the former Minister

The study, led by OHSU in the US, finds that maintaining sleep hygiene, such as putting your screen away at night or going to bed when you're exhausted, can make a person healthier

Vegetarian diets are linked to a decreased risk of several cause-specific deaths as well as overall mortality, particularly in middle-aged and male participants

MOH called on travellers to follow the health advisories at air checkpoints and take the necessary personal precautions to avoid infection, Xinhua news agency reported

Researchers from Universidad Nacional de Cordoba in Argentina found that men are highly susceptible to HPV infections, which can lead to serious issues such as an increased risk of genital warts and cancers of the mouth, throat, penis, and anus. However, the most significant concern is the potential for infertility.

Mpox is a viral zoonotic disease mainly found in tropical rainforest regions of Central and West Africa, with occasional cases elsewhere. An ongoing outbreak in Africa has led to over 14,000 cases and 524 deaths, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare it a global health emergency.

Maintaining a healthy weight may lower the risk of developing certain skin diseases, according to research analyzing 2,161,900 Korean children from 2009 to 2020. The study investigated the link between obesity, fluctuations in body weight, and the development of immune-mediated skin diseases (IMSDs).

The hospitals are unable to handle the heavy rush of patients due to space crunch in in-patient wings and hence the patients are being sent back to homes after treating them or two patients are made to share a single bed

While development of a dengue vaccine has been perennially in the making, the recent launch of the third phase of clinical trials of dengue vaccine in India by ICMR with Panacea Biotec, has raised hopes over the availability of a dengue vaccine to the general public in the next few years.

The physicians, meanwhile, have urged people to carefully monitor their dengue related symptoms during the ongoing season of viral fevers

Even as these diseases, commonly known as non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are posing significant health risks, adopting a healthy lifestyle may be crucial and can dramatically help reduce the risks.

The robotic surgery program has reached the milestone by conducting procedures in diverse specialties, including urology, colorectal surgery, cardiac surgery, pediatric surgery, head and neck surgery, gynecology, and general surgery, a press release said

The WHO has declared mpox a global health emergency due to its rapid spread in Africa, particularly in Congo, where over 14,000 cases and 524 deaths have occurred. The virus's new strain may be more transmissible. WHO urges global action, with a focus on vaccines and resources to control the outbreak.