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16 more people in US are being monitored for Hantavirus, bringing the total to 41: CDC
On Thursday, the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said that American health officials are monitoring 16 additional people across the country for Hantavirus as the bid to curb its spread continues.
Doctors explain: PCOS has a new name. What this means for women battling the condition
PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), a hormonal disorder that affects one in every eight women worldwide, will be renamed PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome). According to experts, the old name was scientifically misleading and ‘failed to capture the full-body nature of the condition’. The new name intends to change that
How many cans of Diet Coke are actually safe to drink daily?
Is Diet Coke actually healthy or just a smarter-looking soft drink? As zero-sugar beverages surge in popularity among Gen Z, nutritionist weighs in on what’s really inside the can - and whether the “guilt-free” label tells the full story
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay makes handwritten notes in Assembly: Why it's a powerful habit
A video of Tamil Nadu CM Vijay taking notes during the Assembly session has gone viral online, sparking conversations about focus, leadership and why note-taking remains a powerful habit
How screen addiction is harming children: India’s top doctors explain
Children are spending more time on gadgets like phones and video games, which is bad for their bodies and minds. From autism to declining IQs, research points to several side effects. Can laws to restrict screentime help?
PCOS becomes PMOS: How this single letter change is big for millions of women with the condition
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) — a condition that affects one in eight women — has now been renamed to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS). But what does this single letter change mean? A lot, according to experts and women who suffer from the condition
Tracking hantavirus: Where did the virus originate? Where has it spread so far?
Argentina remains in the spotlight over hantavirus as authorities retrace the footsteps of the ship’s passengers. According to some reports, the Dutch couple, who died from the infection, had travelled to a landfill site in Ushuaia, a popular tourist spot in southern Argentina’s Patagonia region. Since then, cases have been reported in various countries across the globe
Are long hours at office making you obese?
A new study has found that people who work longer hours are more likely to be obese. As per research by Australian scientists, countries where employees worked fewer hours usually had fewer highly overweight workers
Lancet study: Singing helps battle long Covid
The online breathing and wellness programme, ENO Breathe, was developed by clinicians at Imperial College, London, and English National Opera
Quarantine, testing and more… What awaits passengers after evacuating hantavirus-linked cruise ship
The MV Hondius, which is at the centre of the hantavirus outbreak, docked at Spain’s Tenerife on Sunday following which 94 passengers and crew members were evacuated. Those who disembarked from the Dutch cruise will now undergo quarantine and testing, following which they will be allowed to return home. The period of self-isolation has been set at 45 days, as the incubation period for the infection takes time
US national tests 'mildly positive' for Hantavirus, another showing symptoms: HHS
An American citizen on a repatriation flight to the country began showing symptoms of Hantavirus, and another one was 'tested mildly positive for Andes virus' after they were evacuated from the infected ship, MV Hondius
Hantavirus cruise crisis deepens as French evacuee develops symptoms during repatriation
More than 90 passengers and crew from the virus-stricken MV Hondius are being flown home under strict biosecurity measures as health authorities monitor potential new infections linked to the outbreak.
Eating less in summer? The hidden effect of heat on your appetite you should not ignore
As temperatures rise, appetite naturally slips as the body works to stay cool. What feels like a normal summer response can affect digestion, energy and nutrient intake. Experts say the goal is not to eat less, but to eat smarter, choosing lighter, frequent meals that support hydration, gut health and sustained strength through extreme heat
Spain begins evacuation of hantavirus-hit cruise ship off Tenerife coast
Spain has begun evacuating passengers and crew from the virus-hit cruise ship MS Hondius, which is anchored off the coast of Tenerife in the Canary Islands after a hantavirus outbreak on board.
Kickbox and keep calm: What are rage workouts that people are opting for to vent anger?
People are turning to 'rage workouts,' where they don’t just exercise — they work through their anger. According to experts, intense physical activities—like running, kickboxing, or even high-intensity dancing—are effective for processing anger
'I felt helpless, isolated, and deeply lost': Unpacking the silence around postpartum depression, here's what experts say
As we celebrate Mother’s Day, mothers and mental health experts speak to Firstpost about the silent emotional toll of childbirth. They discuss the stigma around postpartum depression and why conversations around maternal mental health in India still begin too late. Even today, thousands of women continue to struggle quietly behind the celebration of motherhood.
'This is not another Covid': WHO chief assures Tenerife locals ahead of Hantavirus-hit MV Hondius arrival
In his address to the residents of Tenerife, the head of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Tedros Ghebreyesus, reassured them that the arrival of the Hantavirus cruise ship would not create a Covid-19 pandemic-like situation.
UK to isolate hantavirus-hit cruise ship passengers in ex-Covid hospital on return
As a precautionary measure, the passengers will be assessed and tested during an initial stay of up to 72 hours at a managed setting, a joint statement from health departments in the north west of England, police and a local council said. Sky News named the facility as the Arrowe Park Hospital near Liverpool.
All passengers on hantavirus-hit cruise ship considered ‘high-risk’ contacts: WHO
With the rare Andes hantavirus confirmed on the outbreak-hit MV Hondius, the WHO is preparing a tightly monitored international disembarkation and 42-day surveillance plan for nearly 150 passengers and crew.
AI emerging as key tool to make cancer care faster, cheaper and more precise: Experts
As cancer cases surge worldwide and treatment costs rise sharply, artificial intelligence is increasingly emerging as a critical tool to improve early diagnosis, precision treatment and affordability in oncology care.
Sleep deprivation, emotional burnout take silent toll on mothers: Experts
As institutional deliveries rise across India, doctors warn that chronic sleep deprivation, emotional burnout and rising healthcare pressures are creating long-term physical and mental health risks for mothers beyond childbirth.
Doctor explains: Why vertigo strikes when getting out of bed and when it could be dangerous
Vertigo is often mistaken for routine dizziness, causing many patients to ignore symptoms until they become severe. Firstpost brings out expert views on its causes, warning signs, treatment options and when it may signal a serious neurological condition.
From hantavirus to norovirus: Why cruise ships are a hotbed for deadly disease outbreaks
Eight people linked to the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak have fallen ill so far, including three deaths, while over 115 passengers and crew aboard another vessel, the Caribbean Princess, contracted norovirus. Health experts say dense populations, shared spaces and enclosed environments make cruise ships highly susceptible to infectious disease outbreaks
Is hantavirus another Covid? Should you be worried? India’s top healthcare experts weigh in
The government, led by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), is closely monitoring hantavirus activity. So far, India is not at risk
Norovirus outbreak on Princess cruise ship infects over 115, US CDC says
More than 100 people have been affected by the norovirus outbreak on a cruise ship operated by Princess Cruises. The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the news on Thursday
Screening gaps, lifelong transfusions and emerging cures: Inside India’s thalassemia challenge
Experts say early carrier detection, genetic counselling and improved access to bone marrow transplants and emerging gene therapies can help reduce India’s thalassemia burden while improving quality of life for patients.
Pollution, poor awareness, delayed diagnosis driving India’s rising asthma burden: Experts
With India bearing 13% of global asthma cases amid soaring urban pollution and 30% childhood prevalence in cities, pulmonologists call for awareness of atypical symptoms, trigger control, and smoke-free policies to avert emergencies.
Why do women struggle to lose weight? It has nothing to do with motivation
Research shows that when men and women follow the same diet and exercise plan, men lose weight faster. Biology is the reason, experts say
Hantavirus vs Covid: Which infection is more dangerous?
The hantavirus outbreak has got the world worried. With five confirmed cases on board the MV Hondius, people are drawing comparisons to the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. But the two infections are very different. The pathogen on the cruise ship is more lethal but less contagious than Covid
Your eye health depends a lot on your hands: Here's how
Thought only screen time, diet, pollution, and other environmental factors contributed to your eye health? Well, there is one important contributor you likely skipped - your hands