Tag: #PublicHealth

New Form of Diabetes, Type 5, Officially Recognized—First Spotted in India and Africa Decades Ago

A lesser-known form of diabetes, first observed over 75 years ago, has finally received global recognition. Now officially named...

Two-Year-Old Girl Dies of Bird Flu After Eating Raw Chicken in Andhra Pradesh

A two-year-old girl from Narasaraopet, Palnadu district, Andhra Pradesh, has succumbed to the bird flu means Avian Influenza (H5N1)...

Study Reveals Connection Between Adolescent Pregnancy and Infant Mortality in Bangladesh

Bangladesh continues to struggle with high infant mortality, with 38 deaths per 1,000 live births. Adolescent pregnancy is a...

IMA Urges Haryana Govt to Reconsider Mandatory Registration for Ultrasound

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has urged the Haryana government to reconsider its directive requiring pregnant women to register...

Toxic Metals Found in Infant Formula: CR Investigation Reveals

Just as the 2022 infant formula crisis fades from memory of American parents, a new investigation by Consumer Reports...

World TB Day: India Leads in TB Cases – Pregnant Women & Children at Higher Risk, Key Prevention Tips

Maharashtra recorded an average of 26 new tuberculosis (TB) cases every hour last year. The good news is that...

Now Relief from Obesity: Weight-loss drug Mounjaro launched in India

American pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and Company has introduced its weight-loss injectable drug, Mounjaro, in India. This marks the...

AI Transforms Newborn Anthropometry, with 15-Second Video

Newborn anthropometry plays a critical role in detecting growth abnormalities, malnutrition, and other health concerns early on, enabling timely...

24,000 Pregnant Women Died in 2020: WHO Report

The latest report by the World Health Organization (WHO) has exposed the stark reality of maternal healthcare services in...

Obesity Surge Among Rural Women Tied to Lifestyle Changes and Processed Foods

Obesity is no longer just an urban issue in India, as rural women are increasingly joining their urban counterparts...

Free Cancer Vaccination for Girls Aged 0-14 in Maharashtra

Cancer cases are rising rapidly across the country, and not just due to smoking or addiction, but also because...

Airborne lead linked to higher infant mortality Rate, Reveals Study  

Despite the decline in lead usage in gasoline, substantial concentrations of lead in the air remain a pressing issue...