Gas and mud mix erupts in Imphal West during digging, probe on

IANS | May 12, 2024 7:34 PM

Imphal, May 12 (IANS) The district administration in Manipur's Imphal West asked the ailing and people with health issues to shift to safer places after the eruption of a mixture of gas and mud in Langthabal Kunja Awang Leikai area since Saturday created a potential hazard, officials said on Sunday.

At least 1 in 5 new mothers experiences postpartum depression: Doctors

IANS | May 12, 2024 11:18 AM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) While parenthood comes as a blessing for many, for more than 20 per cent of mothers, the new chapter of life creates stress, anxiety and postpartum depression, which can turn fatal for both the mother and child, without adequate support, said doctors on Mother’s Day on Sunday.

Tamil Nadu bans 23 'dangerous' dog breeds

IANS | May 9, 2024 10:47 PM

Chennai, May 9 (IANS) In the wake of a Rottweiler dog attacking a five-year-old girl in Chennai, the Tamil Nadu Animal Husbandry Department on Thursday banned any import, breeding, or sale of 33 breeds of dogs that have been termed "dangerous" for people.

Why has AstraZeneca recalled Covid-19 vaccine

IANS | May 8, 2024 10:20 AM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) In a significant move, pharma giant AstraZeneca has recalled its Covid-19 vaccine, made in collaboration with Oxford University, worldwide, months after admitting in the UK court about its potential rare blood clot side effect.

West Nile fever alert in three Kerala districts, 10 cases reported

IANS | May 7, 2024 6:53 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 7 (IANS) Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Tuesday said an alert has been issued after West Nile fever was reported from three districts in the state, and authorities directed to ensure the eradication of mosquito breeding spots.