India completed 75 years of its independence on August 14, 2022. It will be observed throughout the year with full enthusiasm. The achievements and failures after independence in various areas like political, economic, social and health are being evaluated by the government and various stakeholders ...
The number of Covid-19 cases started dipping in March, 2022. But was it too soon to breathe a sigh of relief? The cases have started to increase again. The country is witnessing an increase in covid cases since May - adding to the number of deaths as well. Though the central government has orde...
The Covid-19 pandemic has cestablished the need for an integrated healthcare system along with a digital backup. When people were dissuaded and refrained from giving a physical visit to the doctor unless absolutely necessary, seeking healthcare facility through digital platforms or teleconsultation ...
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) represent the leading cause of death worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) kill 41 million people each year, equivalent to 71% of all deaths globally. Each year, more than 15 million people die from a NCD between the ...
A healthy heart holds the key to well-being. Being the most crucial organ of our body, its proper functioning determines how healthy we are. However, it is prone to a number of risks and is also one of the top reasons for fatality. Therefore, taking absolute care of the heart is important and the do...
Our liver is a very important organ and contrary to popular belief, it does more than detoxify. This three-pound organ is considered to be playing nearly 500 roles within the body. It not only contributes to the digestive system but also stores haemoglobin to aid in the creation of red blood cells. ...
Thousands of lives can be improved through organ and tissue transplants, enabling people to live better, and in many cases, survive. So, why are only 0.01 percent of Indians consenting to donate their organs after their death.Organ donation is the process of retrieving or procuring an organ le...
The second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic is receding. Rules and regulations are being relaxed and the country’s economy is again coming back to pace. But healthcare experts have cautioned that India should be prepared for the third wave. Additionally, the new delta plus variant of the virus ...
Mucormycetes, the group of fungi that cause mucormycosis, are present throughout the environment, particularly in soil and in association with decaying organic matter, such as leaves, compost piles, and animal dung.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Huma...
The Covid-19 variant that is spreading even now in India, after its massive outbreak, has proved to be devastating. World Health Organization’s (WHO) Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan lamented that India failed to read early signs of this variant and now it is taking off vertically. Death o...
