Category: Health

Scientific evidence indicates that long-term exposure to pesticide residues in food can increase the risk of certain cancers, say leading medical and agricultural experts. While the risk to a single consumer from low-level exposure is generally low, chronic consumption, especially of produce with high pesticide loads can have cumulative health effects. Explaning the complex relationship between […]

Salmonella is a leading global cause of diarrhoeal diseases, often spread through contaminated food and water, including fresh produce like cucumbers. While most infections are mild, severe cases can be life-threatening, especially for vulnerable groups. Read here read more Salmonella is one of the four major global causes of diarrhoeal diseases, commonly affecting the intestinal tract. […]

India is experiencing a mild surge in Covid-19 cases driven by new Omicron subvariants, with mostly mild symptoms. Experts stress the importance of boosters, surveillance and protecting vulnerable groups. Firstpost brings out a doctor’s view on symptoms, vaccine effectiveness, and the country’s preparedness in tackling the evolving situation. read more According to the Ministry of Health […]

On Wednesday, India recorded 276 new Covid cases, with seven deaths in the past 24 hours. The highest toll was recorded in Maharashtra at four and one fatality each in Tamil Nadu, Delhi and Gujarat. The total number of deaths now stands at 44 read more The central government has ordered facility-level mock drills in various […]

Every year, 75,000 women die in Nigeria in labour, which translates to one death every seven minutes. Nigeria’s spending on health is just 5 per cent of its total budget, way short of its 15 per cent target that it committed to under a 2001 treaty with the African Union read more Nigeria is emerging as […]

The new vaccine, mNexspike (mRNA-1283), is a step toward next-generation coronavirus vaccines. It’s made in a way that allows for a lower dose, a fifth of the dose of its current COVID-19 vaccine, Spikevax (mRNA-1273) by refining its immune target read more Moderna, a vaccine manufacturer, said late last week that the FDA has authorised its […]

It’s never a dull moment in hospitals across India and with Covid-19 infections rising across the country, hospitals are seeing a rise in footfalls in the outpatient departments (OPDs). India’s coronavirus burden is rising on a daily basis with many patients rushing to the hospital, fearing the worst. Several states in India are recording a spike […]

A new study from Uppsala University in Sweden has found that just three nights of restricted sleep, about four hours per night, can trigger changes in the blood associated with a higher risk of heart disease. Notably, these changes were seen even in young, healthy adults after only a few nights of poor sleep read more […]

Four more people were diagnosed with coronavirus infection in Gurugram on Sunday, a health department official said. read more Four new coronavirus cases were reported in Gurugram on Sunday, bringing the total number of infections during the latest resurgence to 23, according to the district health department. Officials said 12 of the cases are currently active, […]

Kerala remains the most affected, reporting 1,336 active cases, followed by Maharashtra with 467 and Delhi with 375, according to data released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare read more Active Covid-19 cases in India have risen to 3,395, a significant increase over the past ten days . The southernmost state of Kerala remains […]