health and lifestyle

New sexual identity 'Abrosexual' embraces fluid attraction and shifting desires over time

Abrosexuality refers to a form of sexual fluidity. It describes the experience of having varying degrees of romantic or sexual desire over the course of a lifetime. A person whose sexuality is erratic and alternates between various sexualities is known as an abrosexual.

Shorter, more effective treatment for multi-drug-resistant TB: Health ministry

Assam CM advises avoiding fish allegedly produced using urea by 'Miya Muslims' due to health concerns

Mobile phones not linked to brain cancer, WHO review confirms

India introduces eye drop ‘PresVu’ to replace reading glasses for middle-aged people

The eye drop temporarily corrects vision problems. It is to be used under the guidance of an ophthalmologist, with one drop applied to each eye daily. The effects last for about six hours, with an option for an additional drop to extend vision correction for up to three more hours.

Govt bans 156 fever, cold, allergy drugs over health risks

The Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) along with an expert committee found that these combinations, including antibacterial medicines, lacked therapeutic justification and posed risks to human health.

Officials say risk of surge in Mpox cases in India very low at present

Official sources said the last case of monkeypox in India was reported from Kerala in March this year. According to official data, 30 laboratory confirmed cases of monkeypox have been reported in India since 2022.

Mpox outbreak highlights global health risks; from neglected disease to international emergency

The 2022-23 global mpox outbreak happened despite repeated calls from African researchers for increased global investment in diagnostic, therapeutic and infection prevention tools for mpox.

John Abraham slams celebrities endorsing paan masala amid health claims

Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, and Shah Rukh Khan are among the celebrities who have come under fire for their affiliation with gutka and paan masala businesses. After starring with Ajay Devgn and Shah Rukh Khan in an advertisement for Vimal Elaichi in 2022, Akshay Kumar issued a public apology.

Govt introduces first-ever guidelines for organ transportation across all travel modes

The Standard Operating Procedure issued by the Union Health Ministry will serve as a guiding document for those involved in organs transplants across the country.