Diabetes, sleep apnea other diseases that have a co-relation with rising levels of air pollution On the second day of the ‘Illness to Wellness’ Summit organised by ASSOCHAM Foundation for CSR, under the aegis of Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), eminent
Women and children too face Obstructive Sleep Apnea * Mostly undiagnosed, and neglected * Special masterclass in KIMS Hospitals on Sleep Getting a good night's sleep is crucial for our overall physical, mental, and emotional health. On average, we spend about one-third of our lives sleeping or trying
Thousands of Made in China E-Cigarettes on route to Delhi seized in Noida Mothers Against Vaping underscores the critical importance of increased seizures and heightened awareness about the harmful effects of these devices among children and the youth Advocates anti-vaping campaigns using influencers to
Kenvue, the world’s largest pure-play consumer health company by revenue, released a groundbreaking whitepaper addressing challenges in cough evaluation and management at the primary care level endorsed by The Association of Physicians of India (API). The paper titled "Addressing Dilemmas in Cough Evaluation & Management
New-Age gateway devices have not been effective in reducing smoking Vaping is on an unprecedented rise; It has prompted Mothers Against Vaping to demand urgent steps to protect the future generation from falling prey Mothers Against Vaping, a united front of proactive and concerned mothers
Dr. Sachin Kumar Senior Consultant - Pulmonology & Critical Care Medicine, Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru. The JN.1 variant is linked to the Omicron virus, featuring some novel mutations. Current knowledge suggests a slightly increased transmission rate compared to its predecessors, indicating higher infectivity. Despite this, the
Experts, including doctors and child psychologists, have commended the Indian government for its recent focus on the rigorous enforcement of the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act even as the United Kingdom government earlier this month announced its intention to restrict the marketing and sale of
In the wake of deteriorating AQI in Mumbai, there has been a significant increase in respiratory diseases like Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, and tuberculosis. Factors such as construction work air pollution, and smoking are causing inflammation in the lungs and are
Amrita Hospital in Kochi announces the launch of a revolutionary mobile application "SWALLO," first time in India, designed to support individuals suffering from swallowing disorders (dysphagia). The app was officially unveiled at the ongoing global conference called Dysphagia 2023 at the hospital. It offers interactive video-based
Dr. Pavan Yadav, Lead Consultant - Interventional Pulmonology & Lung Transplantation, Aster RV Hospital Nipah Virus, often abbreviated as NiV, is a zoonotic virus that can cause severe illness in humans. It was first identified in Malaysia in 1999 during an outbreak among pig farmers and
