health care

A study found nearly 27.5 crore Indians have suffered eyesight damage due to increased screentime during the coronavirus-induced lockdown. The screentime potentially increased as education, work, entertainment moved online due to the pandemic. The average screentime of the people is 6 hours and 36 minutes in the country while Philippines topped the chart with around 11-hour screentime and China was at the lowest with 5 hours and 22 minutes… read-more

The Karnataka government has mandated the installation of Pressure Swing Absorption oxygen plants for all private hospitals and nursing homes. The government circular read that hospitals having over 100 beds should be capable to produce two-times oxygen quantity that required. Chief Urologist at Regal Hospital Dr Suriraju stated, "We expect the government to support hospitals", as the installation is likely to cost hospitals Rs 70-80 lakh.… read-more

A farmer from Haryana's Panipat, Pradeep Rathi, has claimed that lying under a grove of guava trees helped him to recover from COVID-19. The 31-year-old had recently tested positive for the deadly virus. Interestingly, he went to the trees after suffering breathlessness with a view that if he dies, "it better be on my farm". Describing his experience, Rathi said, "Nature heals. I instantly felt better."

Research company Ipsos' "What Worries the World" survey report has revealed that 66% urban Indians are worried about the coronavirus pandemic. Interestingly, the percentage saw a 21% increase from the previous numbers in April 2021. Besides, unemployment (44%) ranked second-most worried topic while healthcare concerns moved up to third with (30%). Concerns over healthcare have increased by 13% over April. Meanwhile, financial/political… read-more

Forecasting the landfall of cyclone Tauktae over the southeast Arabian Sea on May 15, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of it turning into a 'very severe cyclonic storm.' Heading towards Gujarat and adjoining Pakistan coast, Tauktae would cause heavy rainfall in Lakshadweep, Kerala, ghats of TN, coastal Karnataka. Launching the cyclone watch, the IMD also forecasted moderate pour in Goa and south Konkan regions during May… read-more