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Maharashtra reports first case of Zika virus

Maharashtra reports first case of Zika virus

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

The woman patient who was diagnosed with the infection has recovered completely, the state health department said.

'What if he had taken the extreme step?'

'What if he had taken the extreme step?'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

'There is no concept of friendship here...there are only competitors.' 'Every student sitting next to you is seen as an additional burden to fight with.'

NIV isolates monkeypox virus, paves way for vaccine, diagnostic kit

NIV isolates monkeypox virus, paves way for vaccine, diagnostic kit

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune under the ICMR has isolated the monkeypox virus from the clinical specimen of a patient, which can pave the way for development of diagnostic kits and vaccines against the disease, officials said on Wednesday.

After Sonia, Priyanka Gandhi now tests Covid positive

After Sonia, Priyanka Gandhi now tests Covid positive

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Priyanka was in Lucknow on Wednesday to address a state-level 'Chintan Shivir' and returned to Delhi on Thursday.

Govt scraps mandatory Air Suvidha form for inbound fliers amid falling Covid

Govt scraps mandatory Air Suvidha form for inbound fliers amid falling Covid

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The revised guidelines for international arrivals will be effective from November 22, according to the Union ministry of health and family welfare.

TN DIG who killed self was under treatment for depression

TN DIG who killed self was under treatment for depression

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

ADGP (law and order), A Arun, told reporters in Coimbatore citing preliminary investigation, Vijayakumar was undergoing treatment for "depression" for the past few years.

Maharashtra reports 2 H3N2 deaths, 361 flu cases; minister advises use of mask

Maharashtra reports 2 H3N2 deaths, 361 flu cases; minister advises use of mask

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

One of them, a 74-year-old man, died of the H3N2 sub-type while the other victim was infected by Covid-19 as well as the influenza virus, state Health Minister Tanaji Sawant told the assembly on Wednesday.

China braces for new Covid wave, may see 65 million cases weekly

China braces for new Covid wave, may see 65 million cases weekly

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The new outbreak may be the greatest wave of illnesses ever recorded since China's stringent zero-Covid programme was abandoned last winter, which resulted in up to 85 per cent of the population being sick at the time.

Live Your Best Life AFTER Menopause

Live Your Best Life AFTER Menopause

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

The inclination for sex also increases because the messiness of periods, the need for contraception and the fear of pregnancy are over, the nest is empty and her partner retired, with all the time in the world at their disposal to indulge in such activities, which makes them enjoy it all the more!

WHO issues alert against syrup by Indian manufacturer

WHO issues alert against syrup by Indian manufacturer

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

The WHO on Tuesday issued a product alert over contaminated syrup by an Indian manufacturer, warning that it is unsafe for use, especially in children, and may result in serious injury or death.

Drug sales stuck at pre-pandemic level, price rise shapes market growth

Drug sales stuck at pre-pandemic level, price rise shapes market growth

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Drug sale volumes are almost stuck at pre-pandemic levels but price growth has improved value, data from market research agency Pharmarack AWACS showed. The Indian pharmaceutical market's (IPM) volumes in April 2023 grew by 0.21 per cent when compared to April 2019. Key therapy areas like cardiac, anti-diabetic and vitamins recorded negative volume or consumption growth, while respiratory, anti-infectives, and pain and analgesics had positive growth from April 2019 to April this year.

Monkeypox case in Delhi takes India's tally to 4; govt holds high-level meet

Monkeypox case in Delhi takes India's tally to 4; govt holds high-level meet

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

The man had attended a stag party recently in Manali in Himachal Pradesh.

Monkeypox: Experts allay fears, say disease less contagious and rarely fatal

Monkeypox: Experts allay fears, say disease less contagious and rarely fatal

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

According to these experts, a monkeypox outbreak can effectively be tackled by strong surveillance.

In peak of monsoon, Jharkhand stares at drought due to 45% rain deficit

In peak of monsoon, Jharkhand stares at drought due to 45% rain deficit

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

Kharif crops were sown in only 4.15 lakh hectares against the target of 28.27 lakh hectares till July 21 or only in 14.71 per cent of the arable land.

Avoid public gatherings, international travel: IMA

Avoid public gatherings, international travel: IMA

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

In an advisory, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) also appealed to people to take COVID-19 vaccines, including the precaution dose, and follow Covid-appropriate behaviour such as using masks in public places and maintaining social-distancing norms to 'overcome the impending Covid outbreak'.

Wrong entries raise COVID-19 alarm in Indian camp at Olympics

Wrong entries raise COVID-19 alarm in Indian camp at Olympics

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Wrong entries in the health status application caused a COVID-19 scare in the Indian camp at the Tokyo Olympic Games in Tokyo on Wednesday.

Follow Covid norms or suspend Bharat Jodo Yatra: Govt asks Rahul

Follow Covid norms or suspend Bharat Jodo Yatra: Govt asks Rahul

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

In a letter addressed to Gandhi and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday, Mandaviya said three MPs from Rajasthan -- P P Chaudhary, Nihal Chand and Devji Patel -- have flagged concerns and requested him that Covid protocols, including use of masks and sanitisers, be strictly followed during the march and only those who are vaccinated be allowed to participate.

Monkeypox outbreak: Govt alerts agencies, asks them to keep vigil

Monkeypox outbreak: Govt alerts agencies, asks them to keep vigil

Rediff.com20 May 2022

The Union health ministry has also directed airport and port health officers to be vigilant, they said.

10 Health Issues Women Must Not Ignore

10 Health Issues Women Must Not Ignore

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

The higher chance of depression in women is additionally related to changes in hormone levels that occur throughout a woman's life.

Random Covid testing for arriving foreign flyers from Dec 24

Random Covid testing for arriving foreign flyers from Dec 24

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Following random testing, if anybody is found Covid-positive, the sample should be sent for genomic testing at the designated INSACOG laboratory network, Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan wrote in a letter to his civil aviation ministry counterpart Rajiv Bansal.

SEE: Yo Yo Honey Singh Sings Gatividhi

SEE: Yo Yo Honey Singh Sings Gatividhi

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

'I can't believe that I was out of the scene for seven long years.'

Kerala reports country's first monkeypox death

Kerala reports country's first monkeypox death

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Sunday said the health department will examine the reasons behind the death of the man.

Wade tests positive for COVID, but likely to play against England

Wade tests positive for COVID, but likely to play against England

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Wade opted out of Australia's optional indoor session on Thursday afternoon.

Harbhajan Singh tests positive for COVID-19

Harbhajan Singh tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Harbhajan retired after scalping 417 wickets in 103 Tests at an average of 32.46. The 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 World Cup winner is also the first Indian to take a Test hat-trick.

Celiac, What Ms Universe Suffers From

Celiac, What Ms Universe Suffers From

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

While there is no permanent cure for celiac, one can control it by eliminating gluten from the diet, says Dr Tehsin A Petiwala.

Three-and-a-half year-old among 7 new Omicron cases in Maharashtra

Three-and-a-half year-old among 7 new Omicron cases in Maharashtra

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

Maharashtra reported seven new cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus on Friday including a three-and-half-year-old girl which took the tally of such infections to 17, the state health department said.

Centre issues 'dos and don'ts' amid unusual rise in temperature

Centre issues 'dos and don'ts' amid unusual rise in temperature

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

The list of 'dos and don'ts' comes after the India meteorological department issued its first heat warning for 2023.

Preventing Heart Attack: Don't Ignore Chest Pain

Preventing Heart Attack: Don't Ignore Chest Pain

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Quick action is extremely important when one sees or feels the symptoms of chest pain. There's no need to be embarrassed if the pain is simply due to indigestion, notes Dr Zainualabedin Hamdulay, chief cardio-thoracic surgeon, Masina Hospital Heart Institute.

Dravid tests positive for COVID-19; to miss Asia Cup

Dravid tests positive for COVID-19; to miss Asia Cup

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

India were dealt a big blow ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup T20 after head coach Rahul Dravid tested positive for COVID-19 which has ruled him out of the upcoming Asia Cup T20.

World Heart Day: BEST Learns CPR

World Heart Day: BEST Learns CPR

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

On Wednesday, September 28, on the eve of World Heart Day on September 29, Wockhardt Hospital Mumbai Central engaged with BEST -- Mumbai's public bus transport undertaking -- to create awareness of heart diseases by teaching CPR to 100 plus BEST staffers.

Yamuna continues to show rising trend, Delhi govt urges people to...

Yamuna continues to show rising trend, Delhi govt urges people to...

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The water level of the Yamuna reached 205.92 metres at 4 pm on Monday and remained above the danger mark of 205.33 metres, officials said.

Delhi's 2nd monkeypox suspect with foreign travel history admitted to hospital

Delhi's 2nd monkeypox suspect with foreign travel history admitted to hospital

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The man, in his thirties, is not a contact of the first reported case of monkeypox in the national capital, they said, adding that he has a history of foreign travel.

Ireland's Dockrell plays vs SL despite testing positive

Ireland's Dockrell plays vs SL despite testing positive

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

The T20 World Cup reported its first COVID-19 case as Ireland all-rounder George Dockrell was identified as "potentially positive" for the virus ahead of their match against Sri Lanka, in Hobart on Sunday.

101 hospitalised with gastro symptoms

101 hospitalised with gastro symptoms

Rediff.com16 Mar 2006

BMC health officials ruled out the possibility of food poisoning.

'Remember, always, the virus doesn't want to die'

'Remember, always, the virus doesn't want to die'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

'If you think you think you're going to booster yourself out of the pandemic, in COVID-19's case, you can forget it.'

Govt issues revised guidelines for home isolation

Govt issues revised guidelines for home isolation

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

It also advised people not to rush for self-medication, blood investigation or radiological imaging like chest X-ray or CT scan without consultation of treating medical officer.

Face of America's Covid fight Dr Fauci tests positive

Face of America's Covid fight Dr Fauci tests positive

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Dr Fauci, who is fully vaccinated and has been boosted twice, is currently experiencing mild symptoms.

Centre asks states to test for monkey pox at points of entry, in community

Centre asks states to test for monkey pox at points of entry, in community

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Amid a rise in monkey pox cases globally, the Centre on Thursday asked states to ensure screening and testing of all suspect cases at points of entry and in the community as part of India's preparedness against the disease.

Only 7-day home isolation for mildly symptomatic patients: BMC

Only 7-day home isolation for mildly symptomatic patients: BMC

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

According to fresh guidelines issued by the BMC on Thursday night, home isolation will continue for at least seven days from testing positive. It can end after the patient does not report fever for three days in a row.

China returnee found Covid positive in Agra, isolated

China returnee found Covid positive in Agra, isolated

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

"The man has been isolated at his home and teams of the health department have been asked to conduct tests of his family members and those who came in contact with him," CMO said.