<p><strong>Covid Live Updates:</strong> As Covid-19 cases rise both nationally and globally, keep abreast of all the latest developments and updates right here with ABP Live.</p> <p>The resurgence of Covid-19 cases has raised alarms nationwide, with daily infections reaching their highest point in seven months. On December 20, the health ministry reported 614 new cases within…
By Dr Jayshree Swain Diabetes management is complex and can get even more complicated when you are unwell. Illnesses like cold or flu may make it harder to keep blood glucose within the required range as the body releases hormones to fight the infections that, in turn, raise blood glucose levels. This makes it critical,…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified the JN.1 coronavirus strain as a “variant of interest” amid a surge in cases since after the fresh variant was discovered. According to a report in Reuters, the UN body has said the current evidence shows the risk to public health was low from the strain. Reuters cited…
NATHEALTH, a forum that represents all healthcare stakeholders in India, urged the Indian government on Tuesday to increase budget allocation on health to 2.5 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP). The entity called for a restructuring of the healthcare GST framework. Giving its pre-Budget recommendations, NATHEALTH stressed that the government needs to undertake…
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has asked doctors under it to refrain from indulging in research activities related to e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products (HTPs), without taking prior approval from the Union Ministry of Health. The move from the NMC comes following a letter from the directorate general of health services (DGHS) Atul Goel to…
Covid-19 Variant JN.1: The Centre has issued an advisory to states due to the recent surge in Covid-19 cases caused by the Omicron subvariant JN.1 in India. The Centre has advised the states to remain vigilant about the situation, to report and monitor district-wise severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) and influenza-like illness (ILI) cases on…
Thermal scanners, face masks are gradually returning to many Asian countries amid a spike in Covid-19 cases driven by the new and highly transmissible JN.1 variant. Over the last two weeks, China, Singapore, Indonesia, The Philippines and Malaysia have seen an uptick in Covid cases, coinciding with the holiday season. In India, Kerala has reported…
There is a close relationship between the urinary system and the lower intestine (rectum) as both systems have a common origin during development, share a common nerve supply, and share the same area in the child’s pelvis. According to Dr. Anil M U, Consultant Pediatrician and Intensivist, SPARSH Hospital, Bangalore, “Constipation and urinary tract infections…
JN.1 Variant: The Covid-19 subvariant JN.1 has been detected in several parts of Kerala, surveillance conducted by the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG), a multi-laboratory network that monitors genomic variations in novel coronavirus, has revealed. JN.1 is a mutation of the Omicron subvariant BA.2.86, and was first detected in the United States in September 2023….
Salt is common in kitchens, but its consumption has been controversial in the medical sector. While salt is vital to the proper operation of the body, too much of it can lead to health issues like high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. That is why, nowadays many individuals are opting for alternative ones like…
