Author: Ananya Iyer

Recent research shows that a man in the UK was infected after being bitten by a stray cat. The cat bite caused him significant harm, according to reports. The Study A recent study published in the journal titled Emerging Infectious Diseases has revealed a concerning case of a 48-year-old man in the UK who was bitten by a stray cat, resulting in a painful hand swelling and extensive infection caused by a previously unknown bacterium. The man, who was obese, was admitted to the emergency department in 2020, around eight hours after sustaining bites from the feral cat. He presented…

Public health officials in the United States of America are sounding the alarm about an elevated risk of Valley fever spreading throughout the state of California during the summer and fall seasons. Valley Fever spreads in California The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has highlighted the severity of Valley fever. Valley Fever is also known as coccidioidomycosis or simply ‘cocci’ and it primarily affects the lungs and can lead to persistent respiratory issues such as cough, fever, chest pain, body aches, fatigue, and tiredness. This infectious disease is caused by inhaling fungal spores that thrive in dust and soil.…

The New England Journal of Medicine recently published a study on the impact of the thymus gland on human health. What is the Thymus? The thymus is a pyramid-shaped lymphoid organ located beneath the breastbone, near the heart in the human body. Its name is derived from the gland’s resemblance to a thyme leaf. The main role of the thymus is to support the maturation of thymus-derived cells, also known as T cells. These T cells play a crucial role in determining the specificity of the immune response against antigens, that is, foreign substances in the body. The thymus exhibits…

Suniel Shetty has launched a new mental health app in collaboration with Veda Rehabilitation and Wellness. Affordable and Accessible Suniel Shetty, the Bollywood actor, has teamed up with Veda Rehabilitation & Wellness to release ‘Let’s Get Happi,’ a novel mental health app. This innovative platform is designed to provide individuals with all around the clock access to real-time therapy with the aim to bridge the gap in affordable and inclusive mental health services. Veda Rehabilitation & Wellness has designed the app with a specific demographic in mind. Let’s Get Happi has been created mainly for people from age 16 to…

Canada has launched a creative new initiative in which individual cigarettes will be printed with health warnings. Canada’s Move against Cigarettes Canada is set to take a groundbreaking step in the fight against smoking by becoming the first nation to implement warnings directly printed on individual cigarettes. This initiative has been put into motion with the aim of discouraging young people from taking up smoking and also to motivate current smokers to quit. The warning phrases will be presented in both English and French. These warning phrases will include statements such as “Cigarettes cause cancer”, “Tobacco smoke harms children” and…

World Lung Cancer Day is an annual observance held on August 1 each year. This important event was established to increase awareness about the disease and promote further research into the disease. Lung Cancer- More Common Than You Think According to the World Cancer Research Fund International, lung cancer stands as the second most prevalent cancer globally, being the leading cancer among men and the second most common among women. In 2020 alone, there were over 2.2 million new cases of lung cancer reported.Hungary and Serbia held the highest overall rates for lung cancer, with Hungary having the highest incidence…

Vedanta Aluminium, an extension of Vedanta Ltd, has introduced Mobile Health Units with the aim of enhancing healthcare accessibility. Inaccessible Healthcare Healthcare accessibility remains a critical issue affecting numerous individuals worldwide. A substantial portion of the population in India lacks access to essential medical services due to barriers such as high costs, geographic isolation, and inadequate infrastructure. As a result, these marginalized communities endure preventable suffering and health disparities. Vedanta Aluminium’s Efforts In an effort to remedy inaccessibility, Vedanta Aluminium, one of India’s leading manufacturers, began its own Mobile Health Unit. Mobile Health Units (MHUs) play a pivotal role in…

In a groundbreaking 2019 study, it was revealed that clinical breast examinations conducted by Medical Tactile Examiners (MTEs) demonstrated an astonishing level of accuracy comparable to those carried out by licensed physicians. This significant finding has the potential to revolutionize the field of medical diagnostics and may even pave the way for enhanced accessibility to quality healthcare services for women all over the world. Medical Tactile Examiners Worldwide: Traditionally, mammography has been widely employed for the detection of breast cancer, but the introduction of medical tactile examiners has revolutionized the landscape by offering an alternative method that eliminates radiation exposure,…

World Hepatitis Day is observed every year on the 28th of July across the world. This year, the World Health Organization (WHO), in honour of the day, is carrying out the campaign ‘One Life, One Liver’. The theme aims to touch upon the importance of awareness regarding the disease and how it can help the public protect themselves from the same. ‘One Life, One Liver’ World Hepatitis Day is an annual event observed by the World Health Organization (WHO). The designated theme for the year 2024 revolves around the idea of ‘One Life, One Liver’. WHO emphasizes the critical importance…

The Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) National Institute of Virology (NIV) has found proof of the Nipah Virus across a number of regions in India, which has created a cause for concern for the country.