AGE RELATED AILMENTS
Apollo Hospitals report finds Indians are getting cancer at lower ages than West
The study, which is the fourth edition of its flagship Health of Nation Report, highlighted the fastest rise in cancer cases and also the average age of incidence has also gotten significantly younger in India.
End of an era: Iconic chef Imtiaz Qureshi passes away at 93
Qureshi is survived by five sons and two daughters.
Veteran actress Tanuja hospitalised, 'Haathi Mera Saathi' star currently doing well
The 80-year-old actress is currently being kept under observation in the ICU. She was suffering from age-related ailments.
UN Climate talks embrace first-ever 'Health Day' amidst urgent calls to tackle global warming's health impact
Preceding the UN climate talks, heightened focus emerges on global warming's health impact. The WHO highlights extreme heat, air pollution, and infectious diseases as critical threats. Urgency surrounds limiting global warming within the Paris Agreement's bounds to avert catastrophic health crises. Vulnerability spans across demographics, with plans for a first-ever 'health day' at COP28. Rising heat-related deaths, severe air pollution effects, and escalating infectious diseases underpin concerns.
Will there be a rise in heat-related heart deaths in the US? A new report uncovers the silent threat
Escalating heat, fueled by climate change, poses an increasingly grave danger to the well-being of Americans, with seniors and adults anticipated to face particularly severe repercussions. A newly released report underscores the deep-seated concerns linked to this climate-induced threat.
Take heed of your heart: From eating right to junking alcohol, 6 ways to keep cardiovascular diseases at bay
Heart diseases accounted for about 25,000 to 28,000 deaths in India for the past four years or so, says a 2022 report titled 'Accidental Deaths & Suicides in India'.
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How much health insurance do you need in your 30s? Know how to choose the right medical insurance policy
There are several benefits you will get for buying a health insurance policy in your 30s. You will get a comprehensive health insurance cover at an affordable price. How much health insurance coverage do you need in your 30s? What are the things to look at while buying health insurance cover? ET Wealth Online explains
Theatre director-actor Aamir Raza Husain passes away at 66 due to heart-related ailment
Aamir Raza Husain, a renowned Indian theatre director and actor, has died aged 66 following a heart operation. Husain produced and acted in numerous plays, including over 91 productions and 1,000 performances, and was best known for outdoor spectacles.
Mammootty's mother Fathima Ismail passes away at 83
Fathima Ismail, who is the grandmother of actor Dulquer Salmaan, died of age-related ailments. She is survived by Mammootty and his five other siblings.
China reports 60,000 COVID-related deaths, says peak passed
China's health authorities on Saturday reported almost 60,000 Covid-related deaths in just over a month, the first major death toll released by the government since the loosening of its virus restrictions in early December.
From technology to food, India and China have received many ideas from each other since ages
Indirect contact between India and China is over 5000 years old indicated by the presence of silk threads in Harappan cities, and unique perforated stone harvester tools found in prehistoric Kashmir of the kind found in Yunnan province of China. As per Chinese written history, Chinese traders discovered the Gandhara region (now in Pakistan) around 2nd century BCE and that is when the oldest Chinese word for India entered the Chinese vocabulary.
World Heart Day 2022: Awareness, simple preventive measures & diet control crucial to keep heart ailments at bay
Dr Souradipta Chandra explains how men and women can nurture a healthy heart.
Victorian disease Gout torments UK, NHS shares concern. See all you may want to know about ailment
A severe Victorian disease, Gout, has been troubling the residents of the UK for sometime. Over 1.5 million Brits have been affected by the disease in recent years.
From altering diets to enhanced hygiene measures, ways to ward off monsoon-related illnesses
Most monsoon diseases are treatable and can be managed with appropriate hydration, antibiotics & supportive treatments.
Noted Bengali director Tarun Majumdar passes away at 92 due to age-related ailments
WB Governor, 'Kahaani' director and Bengali actor Jeet mourned Majumdar's demise.
Slow diagnosis, less concern for female pain: Why heart ailments in women are often missed or dismissed
Women often hesitate to get help because they tend to have more subtle heart attack symptoms than men.
Veteran Congress leader K Sankaranarayanan passes away aged 89
He was under treatment for various ailments for the past one-and-a half year. Sankaranarayanan had served as governor of Maharashtra, Nagaland and Jharkhand. He had also held additional charges of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Goa as Governor.
Swap beer with wine to stop your waistline from increasing; keep cardiovascular ailments at bay
The study found that older individuals who drank white wine have higher bone density.
Age of traditional medicine will start with establishment of WHO centre in Jamnagar, says PM Modi
"The centre will start the age of traditional medicine in the world in the next 25 years," Modi said, listing various benefits of traditional medicine. He also thanked the United Nations for accepting India's proposal and declaring 2023 as the International Millet Year.
Can exercise be an antidote for Alzheimer's disease? Study finds those will higher fitness level have 33 % reduced risk of the ailment
Main factors that determine people’s fitness are genetics and exercise.
Ageing faster during your sleep time? Research says OSA is to blame
Snoring, choking sensation, intermittent stoppage of breathing during sleep are signs of OSA.
Say bye-bye to wrinkles and ageing. Research shows cell rejuvenation in mice possible, promises extended youth to humans
The study found that cell rejuvenation can deter age-related ailments.
The hustle hurts your heart. Experts explain why stress, long work hours & genetic factors put young women at risk of fatal heart ailments
In young women, stress is the leading cause of cardiac arrests.
Veteran Tamil actor Srikanth passes away at 81 due to age-related ailments
The actor made his debut along with the late J Jayalalithaa in the 1965 classic 'Vennira Adai'.
Tamil lyricist Pulamaipithan passes away at 86 due to age-related ailments
The poet had penned songs for leading luminaries such as Rajnikanth and Kamal Haasan.
PM condoles demise of legendary badminton player Nandu Natekar
"Shri Nandu Natekar has a special place in India's sporting history. He was an outstanding badminton player and a great mentor," Modi tweeted.
Indian badminton great Nandu Natekar dead
The 88-year-old, who won over 100 national and international titles in his career, was suffering from age-related ailments.
India's most purchased drugs in the last decade are for cardiac ailments, diabetes
At around Rs 21,000 crore annually, cardiac medication forms the biggest therapy of drugs being bought by Indians today. A decade ago, it was a third of its size and the second largest-therapy by sales. At around Rs 16,000 crore, anti-diabetes medication today is the fourth-largest therapy of drugs sold in the country.
Buddhadeb Dasgupta, National Award winner & 'Bagh Bahadur' director, passes away
The 77-year-old film-maker had been suffering from kidney ailments.
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