The XBB subvariant of Covid-19's Omicron variant is fast emerging as the dominant in India, with nine states reporting cases of it and Tamil Nadu topping the number....
The skin creams containing steroids, that are being sold as an over-the-counter drug and are applied directly to the skin to reduce inflammation and irritation, have many side effects and sometimes may develop permanent stretch marks and discolouration, warned the dermatologists....
As celebrities like Tesla CEO Elon Musk promote the use of a diabetes drug to lose some extra kilos around your waist along with fasting, health experts on Sunday urged Indians to observe extreme caution while using such drugs to lose weight as the trend is now catching up fast in the country. ...
As the selfie craze and short-form video consumption grow exponentially in India, healthcare experts caution that the constant urge to stay connected on digital platforms is leading to several mental health issues, including a condition called 'phantom pocket vibration syndrome'. ...
Tanzanian Health authorities have said the government has set aside 8 billion Tanzanian shillings (about $3.4 million) for training 139 medical specialists....
Health Ministers of the G20 members launched a "Call to Action on Financing for Tuberculosis Response" to tackle the second leading cause of death from infectious diseases after Covid-19....
Women with high stress related to the pandemic were twice as likely to experience changes in their menstrual cycle compared to those with low pandemic-related stress, according to new research....
Footage has emerged showing what appear to be rare large-scale protests against strict Covid-19 measures in the Tibetan regional capital, Lhasa, a media report said....
After an outbreak of bird flu was confirmed at Haripad in Kerala's Alappuzha district, the Union Health Ministry has decided to send a high-level team to take stock of the Avian Influenza outbreak in the state....
A 70-year-old man died on Thursday after drinking contaminated water in Karnataka's Belagavi district, just four days after two fatalities were reported in Yadgir due to the same reason, authorities said....
