Representational Image. Pixabay The healthcare industry is experiencing an unprecedented wave of digital transformation. Aided by technologies such as Electronic Medical Records (EMRs), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and more, healthcare providers are revolutionising the way they deliver services. This transformation is not merely about replacing paper with digital records; it’s about harnessing the power of data […]
The JN.1 variant of the novel coronavirus has India and the world on alert. With the year-end holidays here, millions are travelling within the country and abroad. The surging cases might have you wondering if it is safe to continue with the plans. In India, Kerala and Goa, both popular tourist destinations, have reported cases […]
In the winter of 2021, India detected its first case of the Omicron coronavirus variant, which then spread rapidly, fuelling a third wave in the country. Now, a year-and-a-half-later, the nation is once again witnessing a rise in JN.1 cases, causing people to worry about yet another COVID wave. On Wednesday (20 December), India confirmed […]
The illness anxiety disorder is more common in those who have had a family member with a serious illness. Image courtesy: Pixabay People who worry excessively about their health tend to die earlier than those who don’t, a recent study from Sweden has found. It seems strange that hypochondriacs who, by definition, worry yet have […]
Amid the festive season, COVID-19 has reared its ugly head once again. The number of coronavirus infections across the globe is seeing an uptick with many attributing the rise to COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1. On Tuesday, reacting to the rise in cases, the World Health Organization (WHO) classified it as a “variant of interest” separate from […]
After a lull in infections, India is suddenly seeing an uptick in COVID cases, playing party-pooper ahead of the festive season. As of Tuesday (19 December), the country reported 260 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall active case tally to 1,828. The rise in COVID cases coincides with the discovery of the first JN.1 […]
In late 2013, Meera Yadav, now 34, developed a persistent cough that didn’t go away even after consultations with a general physician. Within days, she found that she was coughing blood. What followed was an ordeal that lasted almost five years. Meera was initially diagnosed with multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) but was later found to have […]
India’s celebration of Navratri has just come to a conclusion. However, the festivities and celebrations were a bit muted after 10 people passed away while performing garba in Gujarat within 24 hours. Following this, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday issued an advisory, requesting people who have suffered from COVID-19 not to do hard […]
Many younger women are being affected by breast cancer, over half of them in advanced stages. Image courtesy News18 A recent study by AIIMS suggested that 30 per cent of breast cancers were found in women below the age of 40 years. According to estimates of the National Cancer registry Programme (NCRP) of India, there […]
In today’s fast-paced world, where our lives are filled with a whirlwind of activities, responsibilities, and constant connectivity, it’s not uncommon for many individuals to experience periods of sadness or low mood. However, when those feelings persist and deepen, they may be signs of a more serious condition: depression.The complex world of depression has it […]