The campaign, launched as part of the National TB Elimination programme, aims to enhance TB detection, reducing diagnostic delays and improving treatment
By The Week News Desk December 07, 2024
The norms published in The Journal of Sport and Health Science will help clinicians identify people who may be at risk of poor health and in need of interventions
By The Week News Desk December 07, 2024
THE WEEK Best Hospitals Awards 2024: Centella AI Therapeutics CEO Dr Riyaz Syed underscores the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on drug discovery and India’s potential in the sector
By Nirmal Jovial December 07, 2024
The play 'Behind the White Coat' by veteran theatre personality and Padma Shri awardee Mohammad Ali Baig showed the world through a doctor’s perspective
By Anjuly Mathai December 06, 2024
Shalini Saraswathi, the Asian record-holding blade runner, narrated her tale of overcoming life-threatening challenges with grit and determination, at the THE WEEK’s Best Hospitals 2024 event in Hyderabad
By Nirmal Jovial December 06, 2024
An eminent panel comprising the country’s top health experts and Hyderabad police commissioner C.V. Anand discussed ways to enhance healthcare at THE WEEK Best Hospitals Awards 2024
By Anirudha Karindalam December 06, 2024
AIIMS, Delhi won THE WEEK Best Hospitals National Award. The institute director, Dr M. Srinivas, delivered the Guest of Honour address
By Anirudha Karindalam December 06, 2024
In a session with THE WEEK’s chief associate editor and director, Riyad Mathew, Bollywood actor Aditi Rao Hydari also talked about her mental health struggles in the film industry.
By Anjuly Mathai December 06, 2024
Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha and Warangal MP Kadiyam Kavya gave away 24 awards across several categories
By Ajish P Joy December 06, 2024
Internationally, one in five persons infected with tuberculosis comes from UP and the 100-day TB search campaign, including 18 government departments, will try to rein in the trend
By Puja Awasthi December 06, 2024
A US study found that prolonged sitting can accelerate ageing, even in young adults who are physically active. Intensive activity, like running or cycling, can counteract the effects, but reducing sitting time is key to preventing premature ageing
By Shyla Jovitha Abraham December 06, 2024
It is a known fact that social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat pose risks to the mental and emotional well-being of teenagers
By The Week News Desk December 05, 2024
The researchers at the University of South Australia tracked the brain activity in 35 native English-speaking adults while learning the miniature language ‘Mini Pinyin’ and noted some interesting changes
By The Week News Desk December 05, 2024
A recent study by Thyrocare found that 49.43 per cent of the tested population showed abnormal HbA1c levels, with 22.25 per cent falling in the pre-diabetic range and 27.18 per cent in the diabetic range
By Pooja Biraia Jaiswal December 05, 2024
As per the guidelines of the Central Public Works Department, it is recommended that “one special seated toilet in a set of toilets shall be provided for the use of the handicapped in all public spaces”. Sadly, not many places follow this guideline.
By Pooja Biraia Jaiswal December 03, 2024
A study found the those who were conceived during sugar rationing that was implemented in the UK during World War II, experienced 35 per cent lower risk of diabetes and a 20 per cent lower risk of high blood pressure in their adult life
Shyla Jovitha Abraham December 03, 2024
A recent study by Harvard University's School of Public Health revealed that PM2.5 exposure can adversely affect pregnant women leading to complications in birth
By The Week News Desk December 02, 2024
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda said that the AIDS-related deaths in the country have reduced to 79 per cent in 2023 when compared to 2010
By The Week News Desk December 01, 2024
The crucial nomination of Weldon comes at a time when mpox and bird flu threats are looming in the US. If David is appointed, experts worry that it would jeopardise the whole process of tackling vaccine-preventable diseases
By Anuja Susan Varghese December 01, 2024
The researchers also found potential benefits of drinking water for patients with migraines, urinary tract infections, diabetes, and low blood pressure
By The Week News Desk November 30, 2024
A cross-sectional study by Scottish swimmers says that open water swimming can ‘uniquely benefit mental and physical well-being’
By Pooja Biraia Jaiswal November 30, 2024
Reducing sedentary time by at least an hour a day can help prevent worsening back pain. Simple activities like walking can provide relief, according to a Finnish study
By The Week News Desk November 28, 2024
Researchers from Queen Mary University, UK pointed out that genetic research studies mainly focused on European groups
By The Week News Desk November 26, 2024
LVAD is a mechanical device that is surgically placed within a person's chest to aid the heart in circulating blood
By Dr Rajneesh Malhotra November 26, 2024
Researchers found that children who were frequently read to had bigger expressive and receptive vocabularies than compared to kids who had high screen time
By Shyla Jovitha Abraham November 25, 2024
