Climate change is causing extreme heat, and doctors are warning that some common medications for mental health, blood pressure and heart disease may affect the body's ability to regulate temperature.
Four patients received potassium instead of pain medication during joint replacement surgeries at an Ascension Saint Thomas hospital in Tennessee, leaving at least one patient permanently paralyzed. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is probing the incident.
The Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued an advisory for H1N1 symptoms as Delhi reports 1,777 swine flu cases this year. Officials urge early medical consultation and hygiene practices to curb the spread of the respiratory infection.
A Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak in the UK, linked to possibly imported eggs, has caused 1 death and over 200 illnesses across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with 38% of reported cases requiring hospitalization.
Youth in China and other countries are illegally using drugs such as pregabalin and beta blockers as an alternative to alcohol. Experts warn that consuming them without medical supervision can lead to addiction, serious health problems and suicidal thoughts.
Danish company Novo Nordisk has launched 'Avikli' (insulin icodec) in India. It is the world's first weekly basal insulin injection for diabetic patients above 18 years of age. This ensures the need for only 52 injections in a year instead of 365.
Billionaire Bill Ackman and Neri Oxman have committed $400 million to establish the Ackman Oxman Institute, a non-profit dedicated to brain research, following their daughter Lucy's recovery from a severe brain hemorrhage.
Two seriously ill people died after being sprayed with mosquito repellent in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Locals blamed smoke as the cause of death, while the health department and Nagar Panchayat officials rejected the allegations, saying it was a result of pre-existing serious diseases.
A Surat restaurant was closed by the municipal health department after a child died and three others were hospitalized due to suspected food poisoning. Officials found spoiled, uncovered food items during an inspection and initiated legal action under the Food Safety Act.
Union Health Minister J P Nadda reviewed national H1N1 influenza preparedness and surveillance measures. The meeting focused on hospital readiness in Delhi and emphasized public awareness regarding hygiene to manage seasonal respiratory illness cases.
CGHS clarifies rules for beneficiaries: follow-ups at the same hospital, Rs 3,000 test limit without referral, 7-day consultation validity, and inclusive eye exam fees.
Payton Herres, a 26-year-old heart transplant recipient, fought her health insurer after it denied coverage for her anti-rejection medication. After her story went viral on social media, billionaire Mark Cuban's company helped supply the drug.
Recent evidence has raised questions about the benefits and claims of intermittent fasting. The results of research conducted on rats are not fully applicable to humans, and the biggest obstacle is people's lack of accurate information about their eating habits (self-reporting).
President Trump's plan to separate combination vaccines into individual shots faces significant financial and logistical challenges, with public health experts questioning its scientific basis, citing potential increased costs, more appointments, and lower vaccination rates.
Health officials in Bengaluru and Mumbai raided numerous luxury hotels and food establishments, seizing tons of expired, rotten, and unhygienic food products, highlighting widespread food safety and kitchen hygiene lapses.
The trend of penis fillers and size enhancing surgeries is increasing among men. However, the British Association of Urological Surgeons has issued recommendations against it, warning of serious risks such as infection and tissue breakdown.
Sunshine improves our mental health, vitamin D and immune system, but excessive sunlight can also increase the risk of skin cancer. According to experts, limited and frequent exposure to sunlight can be beneficial.
Food safety officials in Mangaluru sealed a KFC outlet's go-down and collected samples after a customer reported receiving spoiled chicken. Separate raids in Mysuru seized 81 kg of expired food from hotels.
The popularity of turmeric and its supplements is increasing rapidly across the world. Although it is considered beneficial for health, scientists and researchers are raising doubts about its medicinal properties and chemical composition.
Karnataka has enacted a one-year state-wide ban on the sale and distribution of tobacco and nicotine products, including gutkha and pan masala, citing public health protection under food safety laws.
Nearly 200 deaths and over 150,000 adverse reactions have been linked to anti-obesity drugs Mounjaro, Wegovy, Ozempic, and Saxenda in the UK, according to data from the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.
Weight loss medications such as Vegovy, Mounjaro and Ozempic are reducing people's cravings for alcohol. Many patients in the UK report that taking these drugs has significantly reduced their ability to drink alcohol, although some young people consider it a challenge to their social life.
A severe US drought has slashed mosquito populations by up to 70 percent, yet West Nile virus cases are surging as shrinking water sources concentrate mosquitoes and infected birds together.
