What is ‘noma’, the latest addition to WHO’s list of neglected tropical diseases
The severe gangrenous disease of mouth and face has 90% mortality rate and is associated with extreme poverty, malnutrition
Half of all snakebite cases in the world from India, finds study
ICMR finds only 30% of snakebite victims in rural India reach hospital
India may have seen most COVID-19-related deaths globally — close to 5 million
Official figures show 531,843 deaths; mortality could be 10 times the reported figures, show WHO estimates
Low- and middle-income countries struggle to provide healthcare to some, while others get too much medicine
Overdiagnosis and overuse of healthcare wastes 20% health spending in high-income countries
Business as usual for mental health simply will not do: WHO
All WHO member states have adopted the Comprehensive Mental Health Action Plan 2013–2030 but progress has been slow, latest analysis of …
Accountability, equity: Experts suggest what WHO’s first-ever pandemic treaty should encapsulate
The first round of public hearings for the treaty is currently underway though it will be drafted only by 2024
Why breastfeeding is crucial for building nutritional foundation beyond infancy
Breastfeeding is at the core of infant nutrition. But mothers in rural areas are avoiding it due to COVID-19 fears
Does my child have separation anxiety? How parents can help with children’s back-to-school fears
Some children experiencing separation anxiety have physical symptoms such as stomach aches and nightmares
COVID-19: How rise in child marriages impacts economy
The risks associated with child marriage do not end with girls married before 18: It leads to an intergenerational cycle of poverty …
Exams key anxiety source for Indian students: NCERT survey
Nearly half the students surveyed suffer from body image issues
Rahima Moosa: South Africa’s only mother and child hospital is falling apart — a veteran doctor reflects on why
The country’s health ombudsman recently published a shocking investigation into Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital
India had over 11% of global hepatitis burden in 2022, with 35.3 million cases
WHO’s Global Hepatitis Report shows deaths due to hepatitis increased since 2019
Lonely brains reach for comfort food: Study links loneliness and cravings in women
Paper finds social bonds key to eating unhealthy foods and impact cravings, mental wellbeing and overall quality of life
El Nino effect: Cases of dengue have increased globally
Increase in temperature and changes in rainfall patterns to blame
In polluted Delhi, children have no place to hide from diseases
Seasonal measures, graded action not enough when millions of children are at risk of chronic ailments
Simply Put: Viva Espana
Severe hepatitis in children: Why COVID-link hasn’t been ruled out
18 per cent severe hepatitis patients tested positive for COVID-19
Bipolar disorder isn’t the same for everyone. So people should have more say in how they’re treated
There is a need for research focused on “real-world” samples to determine the best treatments that consider each person’s …
It is time for us to leave the pandemic behind and concentrate on emerging pathogens: Chandrakant Lahariya
Every new variant or subvariant is not of concern. Any future variant is unlikely to cause a major wave. The COVID-19 vaccines are unlikely to be …
Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury: The revolutionary who transformed healthcare
Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury passed away on April 11, 2023 at the Gonoshasthaya Nagar Hospital in Dhaka
Your scented sanitary napkins can cause heart disease, insulin resistance: Study
Sanitary pad manufacturing companies are not required by law to state ingredients on the packet as they are labelled as ‘medical products’
Elon Musk’s approach to free speech could have implications for health messaging
Twitter has emerged as a key arena for public health messaging about COVID-19; but Musk’s own actions during the pandemic could undo it all
Feeling down? Visiting canals or rivers can boost your mood
Visits to rivers and canals should be included in social prescribing programmes to manage mental health issues
Rise in hysterectomies among young women, at private hospitals will cause a crisis; here is why
Undergoing hysterectomy at younger ages can have adverse health impacts including osteoporosis and cardiovascular diseases
Study finds people with low BMIs are not more active, they just eat less
Good heart health suggests low body fat may trump physical activity in long run
