World Blood Donor Day 2024: Date, History, Significance And All That You Need To Know
The 20th anniversary of World Blood Donor Day is an excellent and timely opportunity to thank blood donors across the world for their life-saving donations over the years and honour the profound impact on both patients and donors. It is also a timely moment to address continued challenges and accelerate progress towards a future where safe blood transfusion is universally accessible, WHO wrote
Jun 13, 2024, 15:10 PM IST
Young Women At Higher Risk: Experts Warn Of Increased Likelihood Of Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a complex, chronic, autoimmune, and neurological disease that primarily affects the central nervous system, leading to a range of symptoms and health issues.
Jun 08, 2024, 18:40 PM IST
World No Tobacco Day 2024: Date, Theme, Significance, And More
Observing World No Tobacco Day is crucial to motivate individuals to quit smoking. It will save the lives of those around them and their own. It's important to understand the origins and history of this day before you celebrate it.
May 30, 2024, 10:32 AM IST
Fighting Climate Change: How Urban Farming Can Help - Expert Explains
Urban farming, once viewed as niche, is now recognised as a practical response to mitigate climate change impacts. By converting urban spaces into sustainable ecosystems, urban agriculture has the potential to transform our environmental stewardship and build a more resilient future.
Apr 15, 2024, 16:23 PM IST
'100 Times Worse Than Covid': Scientists Warn Of Lethal Bird Flu Pandemic
Efforts are underway to develop vaccines and preventive measures against the virus.
Apr 05, 2024, 13:14 PM IST
World Cancer Day 2024: Date, Theme, History, Significance And Quotes That Echo Strength
First observed on February 4, 2000, the theme for World Cancer Day 2024 is "Close The Care Gap".
Feb 04, 2024, 09:49 AM IST
JN.1 Represents 'Very Serious Evolution' Of Covid Virus: Global Experts
JN.1 is a descendent lineage of BA.2.86, with the earliest sample collected on August 25, 2023.
Jan 05, 2024, 19:29 PM IST
India records 322 new covid cases in last 24 hours
Corona is again increasing rapidly in India. 322 new positive cases have been reported in 24 hours, with this the number of active cases has reached 3742. The speed of Corona is increasing in Kerala, while Corona cases are also increasing in Karnataka-Maharashtra. At the same time, WHO has asked to be cautious about this rapidly changing new variant of Corona, it is being told that due to the cold weather, this new variant of Corona is spreading rapidly.
Dec 24, 2023, 13:44 PM IST
How dangerous is the new variant of Corona? JN.1 Virus
World Health Organization (WHO) has made a big statement amid rising cases of the new variant of coronavirus (JN.1)..
Dec 24, 2023, 10:04 AM IST
Amid Detection Of Covid-19 Variant JN.1 In Kerala, China Says No 'Unknown Viruses' Found
In the wake of the surge in respiratory diseases and new JN.1 COVID sub-variant, the WHO has said that the virus is evolving and changing and urged the member states to continue with strong surveillance and sequence sharing.
Dec 18, 2023, 10:56 AM IST
No 'Unusual' Virus Or Novel Pathogens, Says China Amid Rising Pneumonia Cases
The surge in cases has been attributed to a general increase in respiratory illnesses caused by multiple known pathogens.
Nov 24, 2023, 09:49 AM IST
WHO Visits Gaya To Check About ‘Langda Fever’
The locals have named the disease as “Langda fever” as the patients do recover from fever but are not able to walk properly due to the pain in joints.
Nov 23, 2023, 12:04 PM IST
The Next Pandemic: Disease X Is Deadlier Than COVID-19, Could Kill 50 Million People
The World Health Organization (WHO), had also alerted the world of the possibility of an "inevitable" next pandemic, dubbed "Disease X" in 2018 before the COVID-19 outbreak.
Sep 26, 2023, 00:03 AM IST
No Proof YouTube Promoted Anti-Vaccine Content Amid Covid-19 Pandemic: Study
For the study, researchers asked the World Health Organization - trained participants to intentionally find an anti-vaccine video with as few clicks as possible, starting from an initial informational COVID-19 video posted by the WHO.
Sep 17, 2023, 14:02 PM IST
Nipah Virus Threat In Kerala: Symptoms, Prevention And Cure - Must Know Details
This situation has triggered a swift response from health authorities, who convened a high-level meeting to assess the situation and implement measures to contain the virus's spread.
Sep 12, 2023, 16:58 PM IST
WHO Declares 'Eris' Covid Strain As 'Variant Of Interest’ As Cases Rise Globally
The fast-spreading variant, the most prevalent in the United States with an estimated more than 17% of cases, has been detected in China, South Korea, Japan and Canada, among other countries.
Aug 11, 2023, 07:53 AM IST
What Is Aspartame? Expert Shares How Artificial Sweeteners Can Affect Your Gut Health
Aspartame is an artificial (chemical) sweetener which is widely used in various food and beverage products and was found to be a possible carcinogen by the WHO's cancer research agency.
Jul 30, 2023, 12:52 PM IST
Weight Gain In Children: Expert Explains The Role Of Diet, Parental Influence On Kids
Dr Sonia Mittal, Director of Pediatrics, Max Hospital, Shalimar Bagh explains the role of diet, parental influence, and the importance of physical activity.
Jul 13, 2023, 18:02 PM IST
Exclusive: Is Homeopathy 'Placebo' And 'Dangerous'? Expert Addresses 10 Common Doubts
While homeopathy has existed for centuries, this alternative medicine has remained a disputed topic in the world of medical science. While many swear by homeopathy, others have dismissed it as a 'placebo' and even 'dangerous'. A homeopathy doctor weighs in and refutes 10 popular "myths" about homeopathy.
Jun 27, 2023, 09:14 AM IST
Low-Calorie Sweeteners May Not Cause Harm In People With Diabetes, Says Health Experts
Non-sugar sweeteners may not cause harm in people with diabetes, according to health experts.
Jun 24, 2023, 13:45 PM IST
