HEALTH

New Delhi- While obesity is growing as a global health challenge contributing to millions of preventable deaths each year, the World Health Organisation (WHO), in a new report on Monday, said that medications like Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) alone will not solve the problem affecting more than one billion people worldwide. WHO defines obesity as having…

Thiruvananthapuram- Even as the Kerala High Court-appointed SIT has arrested six top officials attached to the Sabarimala temple and the probe is currently on, in a significant decision aimed at enhancing the spiritual and hospitality experience for pilgrims, the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) has announced a complete revamp of the ‘annadanam’ menu. Newly-appointed Board President…

Ababa- The death toll from Ethiopia’s Marburg virus disease outbreak has risen to five, the country’s Ministry of Health has said. In its latest update issued late Saturday, the ministry said the outbreak’s case fatality rate now stands at 50 per cent. Two additional infections were confirmed after laboratory testing of seven suspected cases, bringing…

New Delhi- More than 80 per cent of Indian patients carry multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) — the highest globally, according to an alarming study on Tuesday reflecting the deep antibiotic resistance crisis in the country. The large-scale international study published in the Lancet eClinical Medicine journal warned that India is at the epicentre of a superbug…

New Delhi- Extensive dumping of poor‑quality PVC resin with high levels of carcinogen compounds by China poses a significant public‑health risk in India, and timely enforcement of the proposed Quality Control Order (QCO) is necessary, a report said on Thursday. The report by Centre for Domestic Economy Policy Research (C-DEP.in) launched here said that PVC…

New York : Researchers identified SGK1 as a key chemical connecting childhood trauma to depression and suicidal behaviour.High SGK1 levels were found in the brains of suicide victims and in people with genetic variants linked to early adversity. Drugs that block SGK1 could offer a new kind of antidepressant, especially for patients resistant to SSRIs.Neuroscientists…

New Delhi- The World Health Organisation (WHO) has identified three adulterated syrups manufactured in India, including the infamous Coldrif cough syrup, and has urged authorities worldwide to report to the agency if any of these products are detected in their respective countries. The development comes weeks after the deaths of several children in Madhya Pradesh,…

New Delhi- Poor air quality may not just be choking your lungs, it can also attack joints, leading to severe rheumatoid arthritis, experts said here on Thursday. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues, especially the joints, causing persistent pain, swelling, stiffness, and disability.Traditionally…

New Delhi- People with severe obesity are likely to have their lungs age faster, according to an animal study. New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) People with severe obesity are likely to have their lungs age faster, according to a study.Researchers from the University of Bonn in Germany investigated how the lungs adapt to nutritional challenges…