DEHYDRATION PREVENTION
Zika virus spreads in Pune: Here's how the virus infects, risks, symptoms, and prevention Zika Virus (Google Trends): Pune faces a rising Zika virus threat with several recent cases, including two pregnant women. Health authorities are intensifying surveillance and mosquito control efforts. Zika, transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, poses si...
03 Jul, 2024, 05.01 PM ISTE.coli infection outbreak in the UK: Here's what you need to know about it Ecoli Outbreak UK: Three UK suppliers have issued recalls for 60 types of pre-packed sandwiches, wraps, and salads due to concerns over E.coli contamination. This move follows reports of over 200 individuals in the UK being affected by E.coli in rec...
18 Jun, 2024, 11.00 AM ISTDelhi: Kidney stones cases rise among younger population due to heat wave In Delhi, a sharp rise in kidney stone cases among young adults aged 20 to 40 is attributed to intense heat and inadequate fluid intake. Doctors report a 30-40% increase due to dehydration from high temperatures, impacting urine composition and fost...
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Heatwave effect: High temperatures can cause eye strokes too. Check symptoms and prevention methods India is experiencing an unprecedented heatwave leading to many heatstroke cases. High temperatures can also cause eye strokes, blocking blood supply to the retina and potentially causing blindness.
12 Jun, 2024, 02.09 PM ISTShah Rukh Khan hospitalised for heatstroke: How extreme heat can cause heart and brain problems Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan has been discharged from Ahmedabad's KD Hospital after experiencing a heat stroke and dehydration. His wife, Gauri Khan, and close friend, Juhi Chawla, confirmed his recovery and expect him to return to support Kolkata ...
23 May, 2024, 09.49 AM ISTAs summer turns extreme, manufacturing firms go the extra mile to keep workers cool As extreme summer heat leads to increased absenteeism and reduced productivity, manufacturing and engineering firms like Tata Steel, Larsen & Toubro, Nayara Energy, Thermax, and Maruti Suzuki are implementing measures to protect their employees. Ini...
17 May, 2024, 06.16 AM ISTHeat wave alert issued in Kollam, Thrissur and Palakkad districts of Kerala The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heat wave alert for Kollam, Thrissur, and Palakkad districts in Kerala, predicting high temperatures up to 41 degrees Celsius. The alert, for April 27 and 28, comes after extreme heat was observ...
27 Apr, 2024, 05.27 PM ISTDoordarshan TV anchor faints live on air while reading heatwave updates in Bengal A Doordarshan anchor, Lopamudra Sinha, fainted while delivering heatwave updates live on air in Kolkata. Sinha attributed her fainting spell to intense heat and a sudden drop in blood pressure. Despite feeling unwell and parched before the broadcast...
21 Apr, 2024, 10.52 PM ISTHow much water do you need to sustain yourself? Is there such a thing as drinking too much water? Here are ways to control your hydration and spot dehydration!
13 Feb, 2024, 11.41 PM ISTDo you get headaches after working out? Here's why they happen - and how to prevent them Exercise or exertion headaches were first described by researchers in 1968.
25 May, 2023, 06.31 PM ISTHeadaches after exercise: here's why they happen – and how to prevent them While symptoms vary from person to person, exertion headaches typically involve a pulsating feeling on both sides of the head, which some describe as similar to a migraine. They can last anywhere from a few minutes to a couple of days. Some people m...
24 May, 2023, 07.32 PM ISTNorovirus cases found in Kerala. Here's all about this highly-contagious disease, its symptoms, how to prevent Norovirus, previously known as Norwalk virus, was first identified during an outbreak of gastroenteritis in Norwalk in 1929. Gastroenteritis illness due to this virus was initially described as “winter vomiting disease” due to its seasonal emergence...
23 Jan, 2023, 05.23 PM ISTLong-haul flight can play havoc on your body: Dehydration, sleepiness & headache If you're taking a regular long-haul flight, the advice is relatively simple.
09 Jan, 2023, 06.12 PM ISTCheers no more! Cut down on booze this holiday season, it may hurt your heart More people die from heart attacks between Christmas and New Year's Day.
06 Dec, 2022, 06.50 PM ISTCentre asks States to take preventive measures for Tomato Flu: All you need to know In its advisory, the government has advised the states to educate children about the signs and symptoms and side-effects of the illness as it mainly affects children under 10 years of age. "The disease, which seems to be a variant of Hand, Foot an...
24 Aug, 2022, 11.29 AM ISTRed blisters, fever, dehydration are signs of Tomato fever that's affecting kids in Kerala. Find out more There is no confirmation on whether it is a viral fever or the after-effect of chikungunya or dengue.
11 May, 2022, 06.18 PM ISTDear women, put yourselves first. A healthy heart needs a balanced lifestyle and lots of self-care A few minor tweaks, some manageable habits can help women maintain a good heart health.
07 Mar, 2022, 02.46 PM ISTFeeling restless? A glass of water can help with anxiety and calm you down The evidence shows water & hydration can play a role in managing the symptoms of anxiety.
01 Mar, 2022, 06.02 PM ISTIPL auctioneer Hugh Edmeades collapsed due to postural hypotension: A fact sheet on disease, symptoms, prevention Antidepressants or medicines to lower blood pressure are also causes of this ailment.
14 Feb, 2022, 12.36 PM ISTSwelling of hands & feet, fatigue, irritability: Everything you need to know about sickle cell disease The symptoms aggravate due to dehydration, infection and hypoxia.
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