Health
Lifestyle choices for brain health
Living a brain healthy lifestyle is particularly important once you reach middle age, as this is the time when changes in the brain start to occur. They may start decades....
WHO emergency use authorisation to Covaxin delayed till October 5
World Health Organisation's (WHO) approval for the emergency use authorisation (EUA) to COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin, developed by the Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech, is likely to be delayed till October 5. As....
PM Modi lauds efforts of healthcare, frontline workers as India administers record 2 cr COVID-19 vaccine doses
As India set a new record on Friday by administering over 2 crores COVID-19 vaccine doses, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the success of the vaccination drive to the country's....
India creates history by administering over 2.50 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses on PM Modi's birthday
With over 2.50 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses administered, India created a world record of the highest number of COVID jabs in a day on the occasion of Prime Minister....
Will be able to inoculate entire population by the end of the year: NTAGI Chief NK Arora
On Friday, India established a new milestone by administering more than 2 crore Covid-19 vaccinations in a single day. The country is the first in the world to reach such....
BJP aims to make PM Modi's birthday historic by administering record COVID-19 vaccine doses
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) aims to make Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday on Friday historic by setting a record of the maximum number of COVID-19 vaccine inoculations on the....
The use of natural ingredients and therapies in daily needs to stable mental wellbeing
Our physical body responds to our mind’s interpretation of external sensory perceptions. Most of us feel good when we see a beautiful scene, a happy expression makes us feel relaxed,....
Lower Back Pain: The 10 prominent causes of it
In India, 20 percent people of 16-34 age group are treated for back and neck conditions in India. The percentage of young population going for back pain treatment is the....
Challenges in Dementia care during Covid-19 pandemic
Covid-19 pandemic has presented unprecedented threat especially to the elderly suffering from neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s. There is an additional burden of stigma, abuse, ageism, financial impoverishment, loneliness attached to....
High blood pressure in middle age can cause dementia in later life
Dementia is one of the dreaded conditions of old age because it leads the elderly person to be unable to take care of themselves on day-to-day basis, and thus need....
There may be no third wave at all in India: Dr Samiran Panda, ICMR Scientist
There may not be a third wave at all in India, said Dr Samiran Panda, ICMR Scientist in an exclusive conversation with NewsX as part of its special series Medically....
ALVL Foundation inaugurates Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Centre & Digital Radiography Centre
ALVL Foundation has set up a Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Centre & Digital Radiography Centre at the 403 Field Hospital- popularly known as Siachen Hospital, to better equip the hospital in....
Pain after knee replacement surgery: When to see a doctor?
Total Knee replacement surgery is now widely accepted as a precise, repeatable and successful surgery. A large number of cases of knee replacement surgery are carried out in India itself.....
How AI program Boosts Patient’s Satisfaction?
The healthcare business is in desperate need of transformation. There are various ways that technology may improve clinical workflows, improve experiences, and elevate overall care, from chronic conditions like heart....
Women with Rh Negative blood type at high risk of Rh incompatibility related pregnancy complications: Pre-natal Screening Must
Are you a woman with Rh Negative blood type planning a pregnancy? If yes, then you might be at the risk of experiencing pregnancy related complications due to Rh incompatibility....
Mixing two different vaccines of COVID-19 is very risky: Cyrus Poonawalla
Mixing two different vaccines of COVID-19 is a very risky decision and it is must be discouraged, said Cyrus Poonawalla, chairman of Serum Institute of India (SII) on Friday. Briefing....
Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya meets Adar Poonawalla, discusses COVID vaccine supply ramping up
In order to ramp up COVID-19 vaccine supply in the country, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday met Serum Institute of India (SII) CEO Adar Poonawalla in the national....
Kerala, K'Taka report massive surge; How to tackle Covid spike?
Kerala has reported more than 22,000 recent Covid-19 cases on Thursday. While the state had accounted for greater than 50% of India’s new cases in the previous two days, its share....
Covid surge in Kerala post Eid celebrations: Alert amid 3rd Wave warnings
Kerala has extended and will go under complete weekend lockdown from this week as the state reports a surge in Coronavirus cases. An increasing ‘R’ value, or Covid reproduction rate, in....
Learn CPR and Save Life- Must for every citizen
We must have heard or seen situations like “A 50-year-old man jogging in the park. He suddenly collapses and people in the park surround him” Or “Oh ! he was....
The “well wishing” Aunties and Uncles of breastfeeding
Aunty 1: The baby looks so thin, Baby needs cow’s milk, my dear. Me: Cow’s milk is for cow’s baby, my baby needs my milk. Aunty 2: Oh God, such....
How nutrition can help New Mothers regain their Immunity & safeguard themselves from Covid-19
When it comes to pregnancy, people become over cautious about health, environment, mental health, etc., and being over-anxious during a pandemic is natural. Pregnant women are more vulnerable to viral infections due to modulation of the immune....
How does underlying Cirrhosis influence Covid-19?
Chronic liver diseases are common worldwide, especially in developing countries. The rapid spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)/(COVID-19) leads to the infection of many patients with underlying....
Giloy – Benefits and afflictions
A year and a half has passed since the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the globe. While there seemed no possible cure for the disease and researchers intensified their search for an effective treatment and vaccine, many clinical....
Unusual Large And Multiple Liver Abscesses in Patient Recovered From COVID-19
During the second wave of the COVID-19, in April-May 2021, a number of COVID-19 patients presented with some unusual manifestations. We saw for the first time in last two months....
As Covid origin probe continues, WHO Director-General Tedros seeks China's raw data
The head of the World Health Organisation, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged China to be transparent, open and to cooperate better in the probe into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, the first cases....
China's new genome editing project: Time for global pushback against Xi?
The World Health Organization on Monday issued a new set of recommendations on human genome editing. This calls for a global registry to track “any form of genetic manipulation” and....
Processed Poultry Products-Safe & Healthy: Presented by USAPEEC & South Dakota
As the country battles Covid-19 pandemic and majority of Indians spend their time indoors, the food choices of consumers is also undergoing a change. USAPEEC & South Dakota recently organised....
“Health is wealth”: Holistic wellness Week 2.0- Nutrition & Wellness
NewsX conducted a special series, Holistic Wellness Week 2.0- Food & Nutrition, association with US Soybean Export Council (USSEC) and Poultry Dhaba. The discussion revolved around some very important and....
Holistic wellness Week 2.0- Food & Nutrition: Incorporating healthy eating and nutrition in daily life
NewsX recenty held a special telecast on Holistic Wellness Week 2.0- Food & Nutrition, in association with US Soybean Export Council (USSEC) and poultry protein. The discussion revolved around some....
#WinTheCovaxinWar: New Delhi engages in Covaxin diplomacy for EMA’s approval; Indian students left in lurge
The European Union has introduced the green pass, a concept of travel pass among the EU countries from July 1. It mentioned that people vaccinated with either of the four....
#CowinGoesGlobal: PM Modi hails app; platform to now be made open
Today (Monday) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the CoWIN global conclave where India will offer the platform as a digital means for other countries that have shown interest in....
China's Covid lie exposed: Time to hold Xi accountable
The origin of Covid-19 pandemic that has ravaged the world remains a widely debated topic and a source of controversy and political tension between China, United States and world in....
EU backstabs India, won't recognise Covishield; Time for Quid Pro Quo Blockade?
Travellers vaccinated with Covishield, the AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine manufactured in India, may not be eligible for the European Union’s “Green Pass”, as per latest reports. Green Pass is an immunity docu....
NATHEALTH & ACHE present a gripping discussion on 'The Evolution of COVID-19 Variants'
NATHEALTH and American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), as part of its joint initiative, recently organised an engaging session to hear different perspective from India and US, on the evolution....
Anand Pandit to start vaccination centre, sponsor vaccination drive for IFTDA workers
Producer-distributor and real estate magnate Anand Pandit is planning to start a vaccination centre in collaboration with a leading hospital of Bombay. During the pandemic-induced lockdown last year, he not....
Biden seeks China's covid probe report in 90 days; Endgame for Xi's lies?
China highlighted the "dark history" of the US intelligence community, as President Joe Biden ordered to scrutinise the Covid-19 origins on Wednesday as the lab-leak theory repeats. President Biden demanded US....
Black fungus rise in various states; Union health ministry list out DOs and DON’Ts
Patients with high blood sugar level should be on alert, experts warned declaring that the black fungus infection can happen without Covid which has caused a sharp rise of the....
Ahmednagar model village: How Hiwre Bazar became Covid free
Gram panchayat elections to be conducted for the first time in three decades in a model village Hiwre Bazar of Ahmednagar district on January 15. This drought prone village by its....
WHO-China conflicting analysis: Time to expose China's lies about Covid numbers
The World Health Organization (WHO) in China conducted an unreleased, “strictly confidential” COVID-19 epidemiological analysis in January 2020. This was revealed by an email received by Judicial Watch and the Daily....
Karnataka becomes 1st state to announce relief package of 1,250 Cr; Time for 2021 stimulus of other states?
Chief Minister B. S. Yediyurappa on account of COVID-19 announced an economic package of ₹1,610-crore on Wednesday. This is to give relief and help affected people in various sectors including....
As India gears up with Sputnik, experts questions efficacy data
The Indian partner of Russian Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) announced that it has commenced Sputnik V’s rollout for India with the first dose being regulated in Hyderabad.....
South Worst Hit: Karnataka records slight dip in cases; Is it lockdown success?
The Health Department on Sunday said, Karnataka has recorded 31,531 new cases of COVID-19 and 403 fatalities, taking the total number of infections to 22,03,462 and deaths to 21,837 so....
Delhi’s Covid peak over; How & what to re-open, time for an ‘auto action plan’
Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said, “We have already seen cases peak in Delhi”, with the growing consensus that the peak of this deadly and disastrous wave in Delhi could....
India's vaccine shortage continues; States halt vaccinations
Amid ongoing vaccination drive, many states are facing vaccine shortage, this has created chaos, confusion and mismanagement across the country with citizens tussling for vaccines. People are unable to book....
Tracking oxygen supply: Goa, Southern states report shortage; Geography of supply a reason?
In this acute crisis of pandemic the medical oxygen shortage has become very common. Unfortunately, it is the impact of the geographical separation between the substantial bulk of plants producing....
Covid cases in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu on rise: States battle shortage of beds, oxygen
Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, being the two worst-affected states of Covid-19 in South India, have now announced complete lockdown. The lockdown in the states has started from 10 May 2021....
India & Japan reel under Covid crisis: How’ll Quad nail Xi & Co?
As more infectious variants of Covid hits hard with a spike, increasing number of deaths in Japan is handicapping the hospital resources. As 96% of the critical beds are occupied the....
Immunity VS vaccine efficacy: How effective are Indian vaccines? Here's what you should know
In India, the vaccination campaign against Covid-19 had begun on January 16th. People will be vaccinated with Serum Institute's Covishield and Bharat Biotech's Covaxin as part of this campaign. During....
Socio Story to organise 'India Impact Summit' on Feb 6: Focus on moving from ideas to action
The Covid-19 pandemic has not only caused an upheaval in our lives but has also left a few positive takeaways post the crisis. These include better health management, deeper adoption....
Qural launches ‘My Vaccine’ & ‘Vaccine Monitor’ feature to simplify Covid-19 Vaccination queries
Qural, a smart mobile healthcare app with simple dashboard, UI and UX features, that enables to take control of one’s health information, today announced the launch of 2 new mobile....
NatHealth thought & leadership series: Discussing future of biotech and evolving global Covid vaccine landscape
NatHealth, as part of its Thought & Leadership series, presented a riveting session on the Future of BioTech and the evolving Global COVID Vaccine Landscape on January 21, 2021. Moderated....
'Surat's padman Nirav Shah': Sanitary Napkin distribution initiation in Surat turns into a pan-India move
'Surat's padman Nirav Shah: Sanitary Napkin initiation in Surat, now it will be in India - 15 states and 2 UT. Nirav Shah initiated the cause. Shiraz Gandhi, Teamex and 58 foundations of India....
UK returnees to be traced, tested, and quarantined in Andhra Pradesh
The new strain of the COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) virus surfacing in United Kingdom has been reported in most news mediums. Due to the same, the Government of India through the Secretary....
NatHealth & Africa Healthcare Federation hold first-ever India-Africa Health Summit
NatHealth, Healthcare Federation of India and Africa Healthcare Federation in partnership with NewsX organised the biggest India-Africa Health Summit on December 17 amid the ravaging Covid-19 pandemic. Some of the....
New Gel-based Sunscreen 50++ for the New Normal / Sunscreen for the New Normal
The global pandemic has brought the world to a standstill. While social distancing, wearing a mask at all times while outdoors and work-from-home trends as the new normal of 2020,....
Study reveals healthy diet, exercise during pregnancy could lead to healthier children
New research shows improving the lifestyle of women with obesity during pregnancy could mean long-term cardiovascular benefits for their children. The study, led by King's College London and supported by....
AP govt increases number of oxygen beds in the state by 660% in 6 months
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has ramped up the health infrastructure on war footing , ever since the Covid-19 pandemic struck the state. The number of oxygen beds have been....
VIMS to be developed on par with AIIMS - Instilling confidence among Covid patients : YSRCP Parliamentary party Chief VSR
"The standards of Visakha Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS) is going to be developed like AIIMS . Chandrababu Naidu tried to privatise it but this VIMS is going to be....
Coronil trademark row: SC refuses to entertain plea challenging Madras HC’s order
New Delhi [India], Aug 27 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a plea filed by a firm, challenging the Madras High Court order that declined to restrain....
Over weight people at higher risk of Covid-19 complications: Study
A review of COVID-19 studies reveals a troubling connection between two health crises: coronavirus and obesity.From COVID-19 risk to recovery, the odds are stacked against those with obesity, and a....
Hydroxychloroquine plus azithromycin increases heart risk : Study
The combination of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) and azithromycin (AZM) has been linked to significant cardiovascular risks, including mortality, in the largest safety study ever performed on both HCQ and HCQ+AZM.In patients....
EC issues guidelines for conduct of elections amid Covid-19 threat
The Election Commission of India announced guidelines for the conduct of general elections and by-elections during the COVID-19 pandemic on Friday . The guidelines have come ahead of the crucial Bihar....
India reports 68K+ Covid cases in 24 hours, tally crosses 29 lakh mark
India's COVID-19 tally crossed the 29 lakh mark with the country reporting 68,898 cases in the last 24 hours, informed the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday.The....
Copper mask and copper key launched in Hyderabad to fight against Covid-19 pandemic
- Dr. Copper Care key is world’s first multipurpose patented device to help you with 20+ day to day tasks and reduces the risk of touching the virus infected surfaces....
Covid-19: Herd immunity not a strategic option in India: Health Minister
Herd immunity developed against coronavirus cannot be a strategic option or choice for a country like India with a huge population, said an official from the Union Health Ministry on....
Russia to launch the first coronavirus vaccine by 10th August
As several countries battle a surge in coronavirus cases, Russia has planned to be the first in the world to approve a COVID-19 vaccine by August 10, in less than....
TVS Motor Company gains earnings upto Rs 1434 cr in Q1 FY 20-21
TVS Motor Company resumed its operations from the second week of May 2020 in a graded manner across all its factories in Hosur, Mysuru, and Nalagarh. This quarter is not a....
Covaxin: Indigenous Covid-19 vaccine shows encouraging results in trials
At the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, in Haryana, Rohtak, the first part of phase 1 human trial of Covaxin, India's first coronavirus vaccine, has been completed. The principal....
104 mobile clinic in AP uses a ferry to reach its destination in Krishna river
A total 656 of life-saving 104 mobile clinics equipped with state of the art facilities to cater to immediate medical needs were launched by the AP CM YS Jagan Mohan....
Covaxin: Human clinical trials of indigenous Covid-19 vaccine begin
Human clinical trials of Covaxin, India's indigenous Covid-19 vaccine, have begun. Bharat Biotech is developing and manufacturing the vaccine. On Thursday, at SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre in....
Health Ministry warns against use of N-95 masks with valved respirators
N-95 masks with valve respirators do not stop the virus from spreading out and are harmful to the measures adopted for its confinement, Centre informed. It has written the warning....
Oxford University's Covid-19 drug shows positive results in clinical trials
A vaccine candidate developed at the University of Oxford has shown encouraging results in early human testing and appears to be "safe well-tolerated, and immunogenic", according to a study published....
5 myths about leucoderma or Vitiligo that everyone should know!
Today on World Vitiligo Day, Dr. Nitika Kohli, Ayurvedic expert and leading maestro of AIMIL is here with 5 myths about leucoderma or Vitiligo that everyone should know. Vitiligo is....
Glenmark, Cipla witness surge in share value after approval to launch Covid-drugs
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals' share price surged 30 per cent on Monday to Rs 531.80 per unit after it became the first pharmaceutical company in India to receive regulatory approval to make....
Treating COVID patients with blood plasma from those recovered is safe, says study
Treating patients suffering from coronavirus infection with transfusion of blood plasma from those who already recovered from the disease have been found to be safe and beneficial, a study suggested.....
Delhi to soon have the world's largest Covid-19 facility, the size of 22 football fields
To effectively tackle and manage the avalanche of coronavirus positive cases in the capital, the Delhi government have given a green signal to revamp the Radha Soami Spiritual Centre in....
The Blame Game Needs to Stop
Spain has the unfortunate distinction of having the highest number of health care workers affected by COVID-19 infection and having an unacceptably high mortality rate among doctors. Approximately 50,000 health....
Delhi eye doctor enters Limca record books for conducting maximum laser specs removal surgeries LASIK
New Delhi – A city doctor has entered the Indian book of records for conducting maximum LASIK laser specs removal surgeries in India Dr. Rahil Chaudhary, consultant and director, Eye7....
World Diabetes Day: Causes, risks of Type1 and Type 2 Diabetes
World Diabetes Day: Today is World Diabetes Day. The disease has become common in all age groups nowadays. This is because of the unhealthy and sedentary lifestyle and food habits.....
World Diabetes Day: Types, symptoms and how to control the disease?
World Diabetes Day: As the world observes World Diabetes Day today, we all must remember to take precautions before we become prey to this disease. Diabetes occurs when glucose or....
Ectopic pregnancy: what is it and who is at risk?
Becoming a mother may be one of the most beautiful moments in a woman’s life. But pregnancy itself can be a difficult time for many women. For example, having abdominal....
What does it mean when our eyes twitch?
How often have you heard that if your right eye is twitching, you have good fortune coming your way? Or that twitching in the left eye is a bad omen?....
Stress can cause you pain - real, physical pain
We all know someone who gets a headache or stomachache every time they have a big presentation or exam coming up. In fact, we may have our own telltale pain....
On National Cancer Awareness Day 2019, we take a quick look at cancers that affect only men
Today, 7 November, is National Cancer Awareness Day. Back in 2014, while launching this health day, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan had said: “It is high time we went....
Bacteria in your stomach may be increasing your risk of colorectal cancer: study
Microbiologists believe that the human gut contains approximately three trillion bacteria that aid digestion and provide protection against infections. The human gut refers to the gastrointestinal tract, which begins at....
With yoga, you can keep cholesterol within bounds
Yoga can put the brakes on rising cholesterol. Studies show that the low-impact workout has the proverbial butterfly effect - triggering happiness hormones, weight loss and positivity that lower stress....
When to take which medication and why
Ever got a doctor’s prescription to take a tablet “morning-evening”? Did it leave you wondering if 5 pm is as good as 8 pm for the evening dose? You’re not....
What does the colour of your pee say about you?
Pee reveals many secrets to the trained eye - doctors routinely prescribe urine tests to look for infections, kidney problems, liver disease and diabetes. Happily, our pee talks to us....
World Stroke Day 2019: Everything you need to know about brain strokes
In the time that it takes you to read this paragraph, someone in India will have a stroke: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) data show that every 20 seconds,....
5 respiratory illnesses that get worse during winters
October has come to an end. Winter is knocking on the door. Lazing around the cosy corners of your home with a hot cup of coffee might feel perfect. But....
As pulse polio programme complete 25 years in India, health minister opens new chapter in immunisation
To mark the 25th anniversary of India’s first major pulse polio drive, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan is set to launch a new chapter in Mission Indradhanush 2.0 -....
3 Tips to Reverse Sun Damage to The Skin, Even In the Winter Months
Exposure to the sun is necessary for our body in many ways. Sunlight is the only natural source of vitamin D, which is essential for strong bones. However, prolonged exposure....
6 reasons why children become obese
Children can be really mean to overweight and obese peers. Well-meaning grown-ups, too, can chip away at children’s confidence by calling them chubby or healthy. As childhood obesity skyrockets across....
Healthy food options for Diwali
Diwali, the festival of lights, gifts and sweets, is just around the corner. If in addition to being excited about celebrating with family and friends, you are also concerned about....
Could my stomach ache be appendicitis?
While stomachaches may be super common, they’re never any fun. It’s especially worse when you know it’s unlike any stomachache you’ve had before. If it feels like a sharp, stabbing....
On World Spine Day 2019, We Look At Easy Ways To Maintain Good Posture At Work
Despite knowing that prolonged sitting can cause various health problems like obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, most of us end up sitting throughout the day. Blame the corporate work culture,....
Breast cancer awareness month: what you need to know about early diagnosis
A third of all women who get breast cancer in India die. The reason: late diagnosis when the survival rate plummets sharply till it’s down to just 22% in stage....