Health News India - Latest Health and Beauty Tips, Fitness and Diet Tips

08 Jun

Covid-19: Health ministry asks states to for Districts Level Plans.

editor0 CommentsHealth

To ensure maximum containment of coronavirus during the lockdown period, the Union health ministry has asked states to classify districts into hotspots, non-hotspots and green zones.The Centre has declared 170 hotspots --- 123 hotspot districts with large outbreaks and 47 hotspot districts with clusters --- in 25 states and Union territories. Union Health Ministry, on Monday, directed States to make district-wise prospective plans for the coming months to tackle COVID-19. Health Secretary Preeti Sudan along with senior Health Ministry officials held a review with district collectors, municipal commissioners, chief medical officers, superintendent of district hospitals and principals of medical colleges…

03 Jun

Almond may reduce risk of cardiovascular disease.

editor0 CommentsHealth

Snacking on almonds improved endothelial function, which is a key indicator of vascular health, according to a newly-published study. Consuming almonds instead of a usual snack also lowered ‘bad’ LDL-cholesterol, which is consistent with previous research. The study was funded by the Almond Board of California. “This study shows that eating almonds in place of the typical snacks is beneficial for our heart health by reducing levels of bad LDL-cholesterol and improving the health of our arteries. We predict that replacing typical snacks with almonds in the long term would result in a 30% reduction in the adjusted relative risk…

03 Jun

Covid-19 Lockdown : Is the Best Time to Give up Tobacco.

editor0 CommentsHealth

“I have two cartons of cigarettes that I had bought at duty-free before the lockdown. Each has about 20 packets. So clearly, I can smoke whenever I want to, despite the lockdown,” says Arnab Mitra. Yet, the Delhi-based advertising professional, in his 30s, has not had one for over 70 days now. “I decided to quit, and have so far just never felt the urge to smoke.” The temporary ban on the sale of tobacco products during the ongoing lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19 is an opportunity to reduce tobacco consumption in India, the world’s second biggest consumer,…

01 Jun

Bhopal witnessed a medical feat today.

editor0 CommentsHealth

Amidst the rising number of cases in Madhya Pradesh, state capital Bhopal witnessed a medical feat today after a hospital dedicated for COVID-19 treatment became the first in the country to discharge 1,000 patients.Chirayu Medical College discharged 108 patients today as it went on to achieve the feat. With the discharge, the number of recovery rate among patients in Bhopal reached more than 60%.A small function was organised at the hospital in which patients shared their experience about their treatment there. Health Minister Narottam Mishra was among those who attended the event.

01 Jun

Why is it Necessary to Test more to Reduce the Impact of Covid-19?

editor0 CommentsHealth

When a communicable disease outbreak begins, the ideal response is for public health officials to begin testing for it early. That leads to quick identification of cases, quick treatment for those people and immediate isolation to prevent spread. Early testing also helps to identify anyone who came into contact with infected people so they too can be quickly treated. While we are obviously not in that ideal situation with COVID-19, testing remains critical. Nearly 6 million people have been infected by COVID-19 resulting in more than 3.65 lakh deaths across the world. Most countries have implemented lockdowns for physical distancing…

31 May

Egyptian boy undergoes a heart surgery using a virtual reality model developed by IIT Madras.

editor0 CommentsHealth

Among thousands waiting for international travel curbs to be lifted is an 11-year-old Egyptian boy for whom spending the lockdown time in India has come with a new lease of life as he underwent a crucial heart surgery using a virtual reality model developed by the IIT Madras.The child underwent the life-saving surgery at Chennai's MGM hospital using the virtual reality model to implant a heart pump, after he was turned down by several hospitals in the US and Europe.According to Dr KK Balakrishnan, Director of the Institute of Heart and Lung Transplant, MGM Healthcare, this was a first of…

30 May

Almonds are beneficial for diabetics

editor0 CommentsBusiness, Health

Kolkata: Almonds is the king of nuts, with its unique nutritional composition. It is a great addition to your daily diet if you are coping with type-2 diabetes. Regional Head – Dietetics, Max Healthcare, Delhi, Ritika Samaddar said, a daily serving of almonds (30 grams/23 almonds) may improve both short-term and long-term markers of blood sugar control in those with uncomplicated type 2 diabetes. Almonds may help in lowering total and LDL cholesterol when included in the diet. A similar study led by Dr. Seema Gulati, PhD also demonstrated that eating almonds as part of a healthy diet leads to…

30 May

Healthcare initiative on Covid-19 Critical Care

editor0 CommentsBusiness, Health

Aiming to assist health care professionals augment skills in critical care in the management of Covid-19, Tata Trusts and the Tata group have tied up with Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore and Care Institute of Health Sciences (CIHS) Hyderabad. This is the fourth such intervention of Tata Trusts to support India in its Covid-19 response. The Trusts’ intervention follows the Chairman, Mr. Ratan N. Tata’s statement that “urgent emergency resources need to be deployed to cope with the needs of fighting the Covid-19 crisis, which is one of the toughest challenges the human race will face.” CMC Vellore’s method trains…

29 May

Former Or Current Cancer Patients Infected With Coronavirus Have Higher Death Rates.

editor0 CommentsHealth

New research shows how dangerous the coronavirus is for current and former cancer patients. Those who developed COVID-19 were much more likely to die within a month than people without cancer who got it, two studies found.They are the largest reports on people with both diseases in the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain and Canada. In one study, half of 928 current and former cancer patients with COVID-19 were hospitalized and 13 percent died. That’s far more than the various rates that have been reported in the general population.Results were published Thursday in the journal The Lancet and will…

20 May

Diagnostic Machines Used For Testing Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Can Now Be Used For Screening.

editor0 CommentsHealth

Diagnostic machines used for testing drug-resistant tuberculosis can now be used for screening and confirmation of COVID-19 cases, the apex health research body, ICMR, said.As part of its efforts to ramp up the testing capacity, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) had approved the use of TrueNat system for conducting coronavirus tests on April 10, while recommending it only as a screening test.Now, the ICMR has issued revised guidelines for TrueNat testing for COVID-1, saying the "TrueNat system is now a comprehensive assay for screening and confirmation of COVID-19 cases.