Health

India’s top drug controller has banned an anti-cold drug combination for use in children below the age of four, BBC reports. The ban comes after a spate of child deaths in The Gambia and Uzbekistan were linked to Indian-made cough syrups last year. In India, at least 12 children died between 2019 and 2020 allegedly after consuming a similar medication ...

A sub-variant of the Omicron strain of coronavirus has been classified as a “variant of interest” by the World Health Organization, because of “its rapidly increasing spread”. JN.1 has been found in many countries around the world, including India, China, UK and the United States, reports BBC. The risk to the public is currently low and current vaccines continue to ...

“Understanding the intricate connection between hormonal fluctuations and seizure activity is crucial for managing epilepsy, especially in women. On National Epilepsy Day, let us raise awareness about catamenial seizures, a phenomenon where hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle can impact seizure frequency. As a physician, I emphasize the importance of tailored treatment approaches, including natural progesterone, oral contraceptives, and innovative ...

The traditional model of NHS dentistry is gone for good, experts are warning. The Nuffield Trust think tank said the service had been cut back so much it was now at the most perilous position in its 75-year history in England. It said restoring services would probably need an unrealistic amount of money and called for radical reform, suggesting NHS ...

What is it like to catch Covid now? It is a question I have been pondering since a friend was surprised by how roughed up they were by it. Their third bout of Covid was significantly worse than the previous time they caught it. “I thought every time you catch an illness it’s supposed to be a bit better each ...

A new type of non-hormonal menopause treatment has been approved in the UK, for hot flushes and night sweats. The daily pill, Veoza – or fezolinetant – works on the brain’s temperature-control centre to alleviate these symptoms. Up to 80% of women going through the menopause experiences them, experts estimate, although not all will want to take medication for it. ...

With winter upon us, hair fall becomes a common concern. Various factors contribute to this issue, including weight, gender, age, lifestyle, and eating habits. While it’s normal to lose 50 to 100 strands of hair per day, exceeding this amount can lead to more severe hair fall problems and loss. While factors like weight and gender may be beyond your ...

The head of the World Health Organization on Sunday denounced “the effective destruction” of the Kamal Adwan hospital in the north of Gaza, adding that at least eight patients had died. Among the deceased patients was a 9-year-old child, said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in a post on X, formerly Twitter, AFP reports. His statement came as the Israeli army pulled ...

Four more dengue patients died and 254were hospitalized in the country in the last 24 hours till Sunday morning. Of the new deaths, two fatalities was reported in Dhaka and two deaths reported outside it. According to the daily update of Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the death toll from the mosquito-borne disease rose to 1,682 this year. Among ...

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s brainchild “Community Clinic” has already gained world repute beyond the boundary of Bangladesh. Earlier, this community based clinics used to provide 30 types of free medicines to people in rural remote areas but recently medicines for high blood pressure and diabetes have been added to the drug list in four upazilas initially under a pilot project, ...