Health

Aiming to bring discipline in the health sector, the government has taken a move to rationalise the budget allocation for development projects in the coming days. According to the planning ministry sources, decision has been taken to improve the medical services across the country through appointing skilled manpower for running the existing machineries and give priority for budget allocation to ...

The number of people with flu in hospital in England has quadrupled over the past month and is rising “at a very concerning rate”, NHS chiefs have warned. Latest data shows there were 5,000 patients with the virus being treated in hospital at the end of last week – almost 3.5 times higher than the same week in 2023, although ...

China is experiencing a rise in respiratory illnesses, particularly HMPV, as winter approaches. Hospitals are overwhelmed, with fears of a healthcare crisis. A seasonal rise in respiratory illnesses in China is drawing significant attention this year, especially on social media. The focus stems from unfounded comparisons to the Covid-19 pandemic, which began five years ago. The World Health Organization (WHO) ...

Solutions through food supplements Winter, while bringing with it the beauty of snowfall and a festive atmosphere, also brings a host of health challenges, particularly related to the respiratory system. One of the most common complaints during this season is difficulty breathing, coupled with cold and cough. The cold weather can affect our health in various ways, and people often ...

Temperatures have dropped as colder arctic air spreads across the UK, with amber cold weather health alerts in place ahead of a weekend of snow forecast for much of the country. Met Office yellow warnings for snow and ice have been issued for much of England and Wales and parts of Scotland over the course of three days, with cold ...

Long-term consumption of whole milk and milk fat does not significantly increase body weight or blood lipid burdens in mice, according to a new study by Chinese researchers. The study, conducted by researchers from a food and nutrition institute under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tsinghua University, and the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), was recently published ...

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome, also known as PCOS and obesity are more likely to have smaller babies in terms of birth weight, length, and head circumference, according to a recent study from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). PCOS is a hormonal illness that affects one out of every eight women. Male sex hormone levels are often ...

Dame Laura, 32, gave her body to cycling for more than a decade. She is Britain’s most successful female athlete. “Every training session I went in there to give 100%, every race I went in there to give 100%. “I took it to the limit – if I wasn’t sick after a race I’d be like, ‘Did I try hard ...

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome, also known as PCOS and obesity are more likely to have smaller babies in terms of birth weight, length, and head circumference, according to a recent study from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). PCOS is a hormonal illness that affects one out of every eight women. Male sex hormone levels are often ...

Juvenile arthritis is a prevalent chronic condition in children that leads to joint inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and restricted movement. Winter can be particularly difficult for children with this condition, but with proper preventive care and early diagnosis, juvenile arthritis can be effectively managed. Early signs of juvenile arthritis: Dr. Tushar Shah, a Consultant Orthopedic at Bhailal Amin General Hospital in ...