The fast-food chain in India has changed drastically over the years and the changing food habits of post-millennials had been contributing largely towards this trend. Children no longer enjoy food that mom makes but rather go all out on a bundle on pizzas, burgers, candies, cookies, donuts, ice creams, fruit drinks and other processed foodstuff. […]
Category: Medical & Health
Pregnancy-Induced Erratic Lifestyle Caused 313 Maternal Deaths In Telangana
Erratic eating habits, sedentary lifestyle and increasing number of assisted reproductive procedures are pushing up cases of pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH), which has now become the top cause of maternal deaths in the state, surpassing post-partum haemorrhage (PPH). As per latest records of the state health department, 313 maternal deaths were recorded in Telangana between April […]
Why ‘Distressed Women’ Aren’t Aware Of ‘Sakhi Centres’ In Hyderabad?
The Sakhi centres in the state were established around 2015 to provide round-the-clock help to women in distress. A search for the Sakhi centre situated in Secunderabad, which promises 24X7 help to women in distress, will prove challenging for women in Hyderabad. Neither does the place show up on Google maps nor is it easy […]
Ailing TSRTC Hospital At Tarnaka In Hyderabad Without Medicines And Staff
As Manzoor Ahmad, a striking TSRTC (Telangana State Road Transport Corporation) employee runs from pillar to post looking frantically for help, his wife, who recently underwent a kidney transplant lays alone at the hospital, crying in silence. When #KhabarLive caught up with the duo, it had been over a week since they had come to TSRTC hospital […]
Many Govt Hospitals Face Acute Medicine And Funds Crunch In Hyderabad
In Telangana, the unprecedented rise in dengue and viral fevers this year in the State resulted in drying up of medicine stock and funds in the government hospitals across the State. In over 200 hospitals, budget on medicines is completely over. In three months period (August to October) alone this monsoon, the Health department had […]
Who Is Responsible For ‘Dirty And Unsafe Drinking Water Supply’ In Hyderabad?
In Hyderabad, past several weeks if the water in taps appears dirty or muddy with particles floating in it and there has been no improvement despite complaints, then the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) knows who to blame – the monsoon. While some officials say the reason the city is experiencing poor […]
‘Surrogate’s Death’ Leads To Concern Over Exploitation In Hyderabad
Poverty drove her to becoming a surrogate. But, it ended up proving to be too expensive a decision. The middle-aged Indian woman paid with her life. Medical practitioners are demanding stricter surrogacy laws and India. At 42, the Hyderabad resident had serious health issues, but she hid them from the agency that had hired her, […]
A Peep Inside ‘Omkar Lion School For Hearing Impared’ At Vishakhapatnam In AP
The International Day of Sign Languages is a part of International Week of Deaf that will be observed this year from September 23 to 29. The theme for 2019 is ‘Sign Language Rights for All!’ which aims to ensure equal opportunities to hearing impaired people. It calls for governing bodies to give linguistic rights to […]
Medical Research Confirms ‘Anabolic Steroids’ Can Lead To ‘Male Infertility’
Doctors have warned against the use of Anabolic steroids as it can lead to male infertility espcially amongst athletes. Anabolic steroids are synthetic variations of the male sex hormone testosterone that are commonyly used by body builders and weight lifters in gyms to gain muscle mass. Doctors say that it is sad to note that […]
‘Alwal Rythu Bazaar’ Deteriorated Conditions Cries For Govt Help And Action
One of the busiest local markets in the city, the ‘Alwal Rythu Bazaar’ has been crying for attention for long. With its sheds in dilapidated condition, there is an urgent need to restructure the market for the convenience of farmers and customers. The Rythu Bazaars were established to provide a platform for farmers to sell […]