health and lifestyle

Officials say risk of surge in Mpox cases in India very low at present

Official sources said the last case of monkeypox in India was reported from Kerala in March this year. According to official data, 30 laboratory confirmed cases of monkeypox have been reported in India since 2022.

Mpox outbreak highlights global health risks; from neglected disease to international emergency

John Abraham slams celebrities endorsing paan masala amid health claims

Govt introduces first-ever guidelines for organ transportation across all travel modes

Scrub typhus cases rise in Kolkata, situation not alarming

Scrub Typhus cases are generally found in rural areas, primarily during the July–September period, especially in the monsoon or post-monsoon period, when there is an abundance of mite larvae.

California suspects spread of Valley fever in Kern County music festival

People who attended the Kern County music festival, Lightning in a Bottle, have been advised to keep an eye out for symptoms such as fever and respiratory discomfort after health officials discovered five cases of the fungal infection Valley Fever among those who attended the event. Valley fever is a fungal disease that is prevalent in the San Joaquin Valley and Central Coast of California.

University of Alberta research: Being bilingual keeps your mind sharp as you age

Speaking multiple languages helps maintain cognitive health as we age, says U of A neuroscientist Tanya Dash. Bilingualism can delay Alzheimer’s symptoms, aid stroke recovery, and build cognitive reserve, reducing age-related mental decline. Learning a new language later also boosts cognitive performance, offering lifelong brain health benefits.

USAID, Takeda launch dengue prevention campaign 'Haarega Dengue Haraenge Hum' in India

The campaign will delve deeper into how climate change affects the spread of infectious illnesses and provide ways for improving preparedness and building better, more responsive health systems in the country.

14-year-old boy miraculously recovers from deadly amoebic meningoencephalitis in Kerala

Amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare and deadly disease caused by free-living amoebae found in freshwater, lakes, and rivers, causes a deadly infection of the central nervous system. The mortality rate of amoebic meningoencephalitis is 99%.

Rushikesh Patel, Gujarat Health Minister

Chandipura virus breaks out in Gujarat, death toll rises to 32

Since June 2024, 78 cases of acute encephalitis syndrome (AES), which is inflammation of the brain caused by an infection, have been reported in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh, with 28 deaths.