World Health Day: Can Naturopathy Help In Tuberculosis Management And Recovery? Expert Shares Benefits of Nature-Based Treatment
Tuberculosis is a serious condition which affects your lungs and can transfer via coughing, sneezing or infected droplets. We bring you an expert opinion on whether a nature-based treatment is beneficial for this bacterial lung disease, read on.
Apr 03, 2023, 10:16 AM IST
Can Rheumatoid Arthritis Cause Lung Disease? Check How The Two Conditions Are Linked
Rheumatoid arthritis is a common bone-related condition but doctors seem to observe a cause and effect relationship between RA and lung disease. Here is everything you need to know about how Rheumatoid arthritis can lead to lung diseases, read on.
Mar 22, 2023, 19:46 PM IST
BEWARE! Lung damage due to air pollution is irreversible, say experts
Any form of lung damage can result in a multitude of problems including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. The bad news is that lung deterioration is a condition that is non-reversible and also there is no treatment option available, says expert.
Nov 24, 2022, 11:24 AM IST
Veteran actor Hemu Adhikari dies
His last rites were performed last night, the sources said.
May 22, 2018, 15:52 PM IST
Two new vaccines may be effective in preventing TB: Study
According to the Global TB Report 2017, released by the World Health Organisation (WHO), India continues to have the highest number of tuberculosis (TB) cases in the world.
Feb 21, 2018, 17:18 PM IST
Onion type may hold key to combat drug-resistant TB: Study
Researchers synthesised the chemical compounds present in these plants in order to better understand and optimise their antibacterial potential.
Jan 24, 2018, 18:51 PM IST
Eating tomatoes, apples may restore lung damage in smokers
This study shows that diet might help repair lung damage in people who have stopped smoking.
Dec 21, 2017, 19:35 PM IST
Women with arthritis at higher risk of lung disease
According to researchers, rheumatoid arthritis sufferers have a 47% greater risk of the lung condition.
Oct 23, 2017, 19:09 PM IST
Revealed - Why 9/11 survivors are at risk of heart attack, lung disease
Researchers enrolled 8,701 people to examine the association between physical injury or acute exposure to the dust cloud on the morning of September 11, 2001, and chronic disease up to 10 to 11 years later.
Jul 17, 2017, 14:50 PM IST
2015 clocked up 16 million cases of fatal lung infection; India said to be major contributor
The findings highlight the pressing need for affordable treatments and vaccines as a priority to combat the virus.
Jul 09, 2017, 09:42 AM IST
World Asthma Day 2017: High air pollution levels in India caused 43% rise in sales of anti-asthma drugs in 4 years
World Asthma Day is held on the first Tuesday of May each year to raise awareness, care and support for those affected by the lung condition.
May 02, 2017, 09:45 AM IST
India signs WHO's 'call for action', pledging to end TB in South East Asian region by 2030
In 2015, TB caused nearly 8,00,000 deaths in the region, while an estimated 4.74 million new cases were reported.
Mar 16, 2017, 17:33 PM IST
Drug resistant TB now passé? Scientists find antibacterial soil compound that may lead to new medicine!
In 2015 an estimated 480,000 cases were unresponsive to the two major drugs used to treat TB. It is estimated more than 250,000 TB deaths were from drug-resistant infections.
Mar 02, 2017, 17:57 PM IST
Lung health: Daily consumption of fruits, vegetables can lower COPD risk in smokers
Supporting the universal idea of upholding fruits and veggies due to their health-promoting properties, a new research suggests that a diet rich in fruit and green leafy vegetables can be beneficial for your lung health.
Feb 23, 2017, 13:57 PM IST
Five things you can do to prevent asthma attacks!
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways, causing difficulty breathing, chest pain, cough and wheezing.
Dec 22, 2016, 23:43 PM IST
Lung disease: Understanding the warning signs, tips to prevent infections
There are many things you can do to reduce your risk of getting lung disease. Here are some steps you can take to keep your lungs healthy and happy.
Dec 16, 2016, 11:43 AM IST
How lung cancer spread can be prevented
The 'post office' of the cell -- or the Golgi apparatus as it is more commonly known -- has the ability to package proteins in order to transport them to other parts of the cell or to deliver them to areas outside of the cell.
Nov 26, 2016, 16:18 PM IST
Delhi govt issues health advisory: Things you can do to lower your risks from air pollution
The air quality in the national capital has been “severe” as pollution levels touched a new high.
Nov 08, 2016, 08:58 AM IST
Delhi smog: Deregistration of 15-year-old diesel vehicles begin, fire crackers during marriages banned; govt issues advisory
The Delhi government on Monday imposed a ban on use of fire crackers except for religious functions.
Nov 07, 2016, 21:52 PM IST
