Heatwave Alert: Amid Souring Temperatures Cases Of Typhoid And Gastroenteritis Rise- Here's How To Stay Safe
India is facing scorching heat with Bengaluru at 38.5 degrees Celsius exacerbating water scarcity. Hospitals have reported a rise in the number of cases of typhoid and gastroenteritis. Know how to keep yourself safe this summer.
May 04, 2024, 16:43 PM IST
Monsoon Health Tips: Common Infectious Diseases, Symptoms And Preventive Steps
From drinking only boiled water or water that has been cleaned by a purifier to consuming only freshly prepared food, several precautions need to be taken during monsoons to keep illnesses at bay.
Jul 12, 2023, 07:57 AM IST
Delhi hospitals see rise in typhoid, respiratory issues; unseasonal rains a trigger
According to doctors, the number of such cases has nearly doubled owing to an increased awareness about such infections necessitated by the pandemic.
Oct 08, 2022, 18:51 PM IST
Burning eyes to itchy throat: Symptoms you can show after bathing in toxic Yamuna on Chhath Puja
Experts say that presence of phosphates and surfactants in untreated sewage from Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh is a major reason behind frothing in the river. And exposure to these toxic elements, even for a limited time, can have worrying health implications for people
Nov 12, 2021, 16:32 PM IST
A guide to steer clear of monsoon diseases
Unfortunately, the monsoon also lowers our immunity and brings with it a bevvy of diseases and dangers to our health. One needs to prepare in advance to be able to avoid these.
Jul 20, 2021, 16:22 PM IST
WHO pre-qualifies Indian vaccine for typhoid
The Hyderabad-based company claims that Typbar TCV is the world's first clinically proven TCV.
Statins may help fight host of infectious diseases
Scientists from Duke University in the US have discovered that a gene variant which affects cholesterol levels could increase the risk of contracting typhoid fever.
Aug 23, 2017, 08:51 AM IST
Doctors' advice: Guard your kids against infections due to hot weather
According to the doctors, recent medical check-up camps in Delhi slums have found that contagious diseases, such as mumps, typhoid and gasterointestinal infections, have risen over 20 per cent compared to other seasons.
What's behind the surge in typhoid cases in Delhi?
As per status report of South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC), at least 80 cases of chikungunya and 30 cases of dengue have been reported in Delhi in just four months since January 1, 2017.
May 09, 2017, 11:45 AM IST
Africa's Lake Victoria named major waterborne disease breeding site
People living on Lake Victoria's islands are at risk of cholera, typhoid, and dysentery as most of them drink water directly from the second largest freshwater lake in the world in terms of surface area.
Feb 16, 2016, 11:39 AM IST
Dengue in childhood can increase early heart attack risk
Infectious diseases such as typhoid, measles, chicken pox, bronchitis, tuberculosis and dengue in childhood can increase risk of getting a heart attack in adulthood, suggests new research.
Oct 17, 2015, 14:22 PM IST
