As the sun shines and the temperature rises, heat waves continue to affect northern India. Doctors are seeing a drastic increase in cases of “lupus,” an autoimmune disease that affects the body’s own system and causes damage to multiple organs. ‘Did you know? Between six and ten cases of lupus (an autoimmune disease) have been … Read more
Against the backdrop of escalating temperatures across multiple regions of India, the Health Ministry convened a review meeting to assess the nation’s readiness in addressing heat-related illnesses within the public health domain. () “Continuous efforts towards generating awareness for people for better management of heatwaves is necessary as effective addressing leads to effective management,” said … Read more
New Delhi: Ahead of World Hypertension Day, which is celebrated on May 17 every year, experts have warned that patients with high blood pressure may be at special risk as parts of northern India, including the national capital, are experiencing heat waves. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), mercury crossed 49 degrees Celsius in … Read more