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Uptick in Respiratory Infections Blamed on Chilled Weather; Physicians Advise Precautions

November 28, 2023 Editor

In the wake of a recent advisory issued by the Centre regarding a surge in respiratory illnesses in China, doctors in Kashmir have assured the public that the increase in such cases in the region is primarily due to cold weather and not a cause for panic. Amid reports of an uptick in respiratory illnesses among children in northern China, the Government of India (GoI) is closely monitoring the situation. The Centre stressed that there is no need for alarm and emphasised that the current spike in respiratory cases in…

Diabetes and Obesity Among Young Adults: A Professional Perspective

November 11, 2023 Editor

Diabetes and obesity are two of the most pressing public health challenges facing young adults today. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the estimated prevalence of diabetes in India is 10.1 crores, with abdominal obesity affecting 35 crores. These staggering numbers highlight the urgent need to address the root causes of this growing epidemic and develop effective prevention strategies. Dr. Himika Chawla, a renowned endocrinologist and metabolism specialist at AIIMS, attributes the rise in diabetes and obesity among young adults to a number of factors, including: Sedentary…

Drug Addiction and HIV among Kashmiri youth: A Ticking Time Bomb

November 1, 2023 Editor

A Growing Concern: HIV Among Drug Addicts in Kashmir Valley By: Javid Amin A concerning development has recently come to light that should raise alarm bells in the tranquil landscapes of the Kashmir Valley. Five individuals who battled drug addiction have, regrettably, tested positive for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the region this year. This revelation serves as a stark reminder of the looming threat that drug abuse poses not only to individual lives but also to public health in Kashmir. Unveiling Disturbing Numbers The data from the Health…

Delhi, Noida, and Gurugram implement GRAP Stage 2 to combat air pollution

October 21, 2023 Editor

Under this, the air quality panel has asked the authorities in the NCR region to increase parking fees to discourage private transport. The air quality in Delhi is likely to dip and enter the “very poor” category on October 23 and 24 due to unfavourable meteorological and climatic conditions, the India Meteorological Department and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology have said, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to invoke Stage 2 of the Graded Response Action Plan measures. These anti-pollution measures will be implemented in the entire…

Triple Threat: RSV, Influenza, and Covid pose Health Challenge in Kashmir, warn Doctors

October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 Editor

Kashmir Faces Triple Threat of RSV, Influenza, and Covid Kashmir is facing a triple threat of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza, and Covid-19, doctors have warned. RSV is a common cause of respiratory tract infections in infants and young children, but it can also affect the elderly. Symptoms include a stuffy or runny nose, persistent coughing, and noisy breathing. In severe cases, it can lead to pneumonia. Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection that can cause fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, and headache. It can also lead to…

Fatty liver may increase risk of personality disorders by threefold: Study

October 7, 2023 Editor

People with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are around three times more likely to have a personality disorder than those without the disease, a new study has revealed. NAFLD is a global health problem and multi-faceted disease, with the main risk factors being obesity and insulin resistance. Whilst in its early stages there may be few symptoms, the disease can progress to cirrhosis and liver failure in at-risk individuals such as diabetics. Scientists at the University of Birmingham in the UK call for NAFLD patients to be screened for personality…

Nipah Virus: Symptoms, Causes, and Prevention

September 16, 2023 Editor

The deadly Nipah virus has broken out again in Kerala. The rare virus is transmitted by fruit bats, and those who fall ill have a low chance of survival. Authorities in the southern Indian state of Kerala are working to contain a new outbreak of the Nipah virus. The state government has demarcated and cordoned off a wide containment zone around where the outbreak happened. Authorities are now trying to locate and isolate the people who came in contact with those infected. People in neighboring regions have been alerted. The…