Such studies are important because these diseases have both genetic and lifestyle factors that contribute to risk. The study has managed to cross the target of 10,000 samples.Called 'Phenom India-CSIR Health Cohort Knowledgebase' (PI-CHECK), it is the first pan-India longitudinal study to...
World Thalassemia Day is celebrated every year on 8 May to raise awareness about this disease. This year's theme is 'Empowering Lives, Embracing Progress, Equitable and Accessible Thalassemia Treatment for All'.Every eighth thalassemia patient in the world lives in India. And every year about...
He said around 30 victims already had chronic diseases, with most of them falling within the age range of 50 to 90 years.The incidence of heatstroke increased dramatically in Myanmar amid a heat wave in April this year. He said that in March, the number of heat-related cases requiring...
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month.Also known as oral cancer, this disease is the most common form of head and neck cancer and includes cancer of the back of the mouth and throat.Dr Saurabh Arora, senior director - surgical oncology (head and neck), Ma Hospital, Vaishali, told IANS...
By Shalini Bhardwaj New Delhi [India] Dr Shilpa Sharma, pediatric surgeon at AIIMS Delhi, said people who have recovered from Covid are facing low immunity, leading to viral infections, skin allergies, cholecystitis. , appendicitis etc. have increased. Vaccinations, immunity is reduced due to...
World Health Day is celebrated every year on 7 April to raise awareness about health and related issues. This year's theme 'My Health, My Right' focuses on equal access to quality health care.“You must be the guardian of your health. You must feel responsible for your health and do the right...