Salmonella outbreak tied to eggs has sickened 98 people since November
Federal health officials report that nearly 100 people in 17 states have been sickened in a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs
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Doctors vs. patients: the fights should be against bad systems, not against each other
We have to become a more patient society — not because doctors are beyond criticism, but because intimidation and violence have never once made a system safer, faster, or more competent. They only make good people leave, and they make the ones who stay more guarded and more defensive
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Why asthma impacts women differently: understanding realities and gaps in care
In our country, women may feel compelled to hide their condition or discontinue treatment, even at the cost of their well-being. This needs to change, because asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease that requires consistent use of the right medication, or the condition worsens
Read article →BMS launches dual immunotherapy for metastatic melanoma
Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) has announced the launch of RELOPDUO, a fixed-dose combination of nivolumab and relatlimab) in India following approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). The…
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How breast milk programmes a baby’s long-term health and why India must improve its breastfeeding numbers
Breast milk, a living, adaptive biological fluid, not only supports an infant’s nutrition, metabolism, and immunity, it also contributes to long-term health programming by shaping the infant gut microbial composition
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Rising malaria cases among migrant plantation workers spark concern in Kerala’s Idukki
According to officials, nearly 280 cases have been reported in the district this year; they flag a high risk of local transmission
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Australia defends teen social media ban after study shows most still online
The eSafety study painted a sobering picture. It found that children aged 10 to 15 were using social media just as frequently in March as they had before the ban came into force on December 10
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Experts call for timely screening, vaccination against hepatitis infections
Experts called for greater awareness, timely screening, and vaccination in preventing hepatitis infections during a webinar organised as part of The Hindu Wellness Series. The webinar, ‘Hepatitis: Let’s Break It…
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Why is Kerala facing high leptospirosis mortality? | Explained
With leptospirosis deaths mounting in Kerala, here’s what is driving the State’s high mortality burden
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No active COVID clusters in A.P., cases only sporadic, says govt.
Epidemiological tracking shows low transmission rates, with cases occurring sporadically in isolated pockets rather than through localised or rapid community outbreaks, according to Health Department
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