Every year, almost five million people die globally because of anti-microbial resistant (AMR) bacteria, according to a latest Lancet study. In fact, they make up a major part of the estimated 7.7 million deaths globally due to bacterial infections, which are becoming the second largest cause of mortality. “In India, in 2019, approximately 10,43,500 deaths …
New research sheds light on gender disparities in health. The study, published in The Lancet Public Health, analysed 30 years of data to reveal how men and women experience health differently. Men face higher mortality rates from diseases like Covid-19, heart disease, and accidents. Covid-19, in fact, was the leading cause of health loss in …
A man from Germany claims to have received 217 vaccinations against COVID-19. (Representational) New Delhi: Researchers have examined a man in Germany who claims to have received 217 vaccinations against COVID-19 and found that his immune system was fully functional. Until now, it has been unclear what effects hypervaccination such as this would have on …
The analysis of global data by the NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (NCD-RisC) and the WHO. New Delhi: The total number of children, adolescents and adults worldwide living with obesity has surpassed one billion, according to a global analysis published in The Lancet journal. These trends, together with the declining prevalence of people who are underweight …
New Delhi: A study conducted by researchers from The University of Tokyo has unveiled alarming characteristics of the JN.1 variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, indicating not only heightened transmissibility but also resistance to immunity. Published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal, the findings highlight the urgent necessity for global strategies to counter its threat to …
Air quality in Delhi and NCR deteriorates once again and increased to 447 today, as per reports from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). At the top was Anand Vihar with AQI of 479, followed by Ashok Vihar with 454 AQI, Dwarka-Sector 8 with 452, IGI Airport with 412 AQI, Ito Delhi with 476, Jahangirpuri …
A higher dose of the steroid drug, dexamethasone, may have less beneficial effects for COVID-19 patients in India as compared with those in Europe, according to a study published in The Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia journal. (Also Read | 10 must-have foods for healthy eyes) The study looked at how well a strong …
News Cities Chandigarh In Chandigarh, prevalence of diabetes is 20.4%, national average is 11.4%: Study According to a study published in The Lancet, Diabetes and Endocrinology, 10.1 crore people in India are suffering from diabetes, and till two decades ago, diabetes was known as a health problem associated with increasing age. The analyst estimated that …