Monthly Archives: August 2023

Highly mutated Covid variant BA 2.86 causes concern; know about symptoms, possibility of a new wave from experts

ByParmita Uniyal, New Delhi Aug 19, 2023 05:43 PM IST Share Via Copy Link BA 2.86 that is mainly causing a spike in infections in Denmark, Israel and US has as many as 36 mutations as compared to Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5. After a lull, surge of new Covid strains in UK, China and other countries […]

A basic saliva test can detect cardiovascular disease. Here’s how

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What does COVID look like in RI right now? Here’s what to know.

As the summer winds down, Rhode Island is seeing low numbers of COVID-19, according to public health officials. “Right now, we are in a good position when it comes to COVID-19. Infection levels throughout this summer are the lowest they have been since spring 2022,” said Joseph Wendelken, a spokesman for the state Department of […]

Tuberculosis remains one of major causes of death in PH

The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday said tuberculosis is still one of the 10 leading causes of death in the Philippines despite the availability of treatment. Latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority show that 15,689 out of 563,465 recorded deaths among Filipinos from January to November 2022 were categorized under respiratory tuberculosis. “From […]

Sudden cardiac arrest in children: Warning signs and symptoms, prevention tips

ByParmita Uniyal, New Delhi Aug 19, 2023 01:45 PM IST Share Via Copy Link Sudden cardiac arrest in apparently healthy children is most commonly due to heart rhythm problems. Know warning signs and prevention tips. Sudden cardiac arrest in children is rare and most often than not there are congenital heart defects, Kawasaki disease or […]

Cold toes, swollen ankles? Your feet could be warning you about your heart

A common cause of oedema in the legs and feet is congestive heart failure – which causes one or both of the heart’s lower chambers to stop pumping blood efficiently. The result can be blood backed up in our legs, ankles and feet, causing swelling. Several other signs in your feet may indicate problems with […]

As PM Modi’s TB Deadline Looms, Govt Must Know That Not Counting Incidence Isn’t an Option

That food is India’s Achilles Heel in tuberculosis control has been reiterated by the brilliantly intuitive Indian Council of Medical Research-backed study on how food baskets can prevent secondary infections in family members of TB patients. But for India the bigger challenge in TB has been keeping count – the patient needs to be identified […]