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Rhythma Kaul

Rhythma Kaul

Rhythma Kaul works as an assistant editor at Hindustan Times. She covers health and related topics, including ministry of health and family welfare, government of India.

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Health Talk: How meeting nutritional needs of TB patients can make a difference

The focus on tackling undernutrition makes sense because there have been enough studies to show that undernutrition is the leading risk factor for tuberculosis (TB). (AP)

Updated on Mar 01, 2025 09:04 AM IST

Need to scale-up TB screening, recommends Parl committee

The step will be crucial in India achieving its TB elimination target of 2025, five years ahead of the global target of 2030 under the sustainable development goals. (AFP)

Published on Mar 01, 2025 05:58 AM IST

‘Anti-vaxxers existed before, but never led governments’

Drew Weissman arrives at the 9th Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on April 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (FilmMagic,)

Published on Feb 25, 2025 06:10 AM IST

Govt orders firm to stop making drugs linked to addiction

Govt orders firm to stop making drugs linked to addiction

Published on Feb 24, 2025 07:02 AM IST

Health Talk: What implementing Ayushman Bharat scheme means for Delhi

Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta addresses her first press conference as the CM, after a cabinet meeting of the new government at the Delhi Secretariat (PTI)

Updated on Feb 23, 2025 05:49 PM IST

HPV vaccine may finally be making its way into the government's UIP

HPV is a common virus that can lead to several types of cancer later in life, particularly cervical cancer.

Updated on Feb 17, 2025 10:10 AM IST

Delhi’s new govt to take a call on future of Mohalla Clinics: Centre

A mohalla clinic in Seemapuri Bus in New Delhi. (HT Archive)

Updated on Feb 14, 2025 04:57 AM IST

New vaccine to prevent lumpy skin disease in cattle gets govt approval

The vaccine got approval by the central drugs standard organisation (CDSCO). (Bharat Biotech | Official X account)

Updated on Feb 10, 2025 04:39 PM IST

Govt steps led to dip in maternal, infant mortality rates: MoS in Parliament

Union minister of state for health and family welfare Anupriya Patel said that the significant improvement in numbers was a result of comprehensive measures taken by the government of India under its National Health Mission (NHM). (ANI)

Published on Feb 08, 2025 08:04 AM IST

Bad air behind rise in lung cancer in non-smokers: Study

Bad air behind rise in lung cancer in non-smokers: Study

Updated on Feb 05, 2025 05:48 AM IST

Kala Azar-free tag only a year away for India

Kala Azar-free tag only a year away for India

Published on Feb 05, 2025 05:16 AM IST

Health Talk | New WHO guidelines aim to cut excess sodium consumption

In its first-ever global report on sodium intake reduction, published in 2023, WHO found that the world was off track to meet its goal of cutting sodium consumption by 30% by 2025.(Unsplash)

Published on Feb 03, 2025 08:00 AM IST

As obesity cases rise, focus grows on preventive steps

India’s approach to obesity diagnosis has seen multiple revisions over the years. In 2009, the country introduced modified BMI thresholds specifically for Asian Indians, recognising their tendency to develop health complications at lower BMI levels than Western populations. (Shutterstock)

Published on Feb 03, 2025 05:54 AM IST

Union Budget: Relief on lifesaving medicines will ease patients’ burden

The AIIMS hospital covered in smog in New Delhi, India. (ANI)

Published on Feb 02, 2025 06:56 AM IST

Union budget: Full customs duty exemption for 36 life-saving medicines

A full exemption and concessional duty was announce for the bulk drugs. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Feb 01, 2025 03:44 PM IST

More tax on junk food? Economic Survey flags factors affecting health

UPFs are food items high in fat, salt, and sugar (HFSS). (Shutterstock)

Published on Feb 01, 2025 03:00 AM IST

Central team focuses on source, diagnosis amid GBS cases surge

Maharashtra public health minister Prakash Abitkar at a hospital in Pune. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Jan 30, 2025 06:34 AM IST

Nadda: No plans to push TB target beyond 2025

The health ministry during a briefing shared a status report on the progress made in the last 10 years in implementation of schemes under the National Health Mission (NHM). (HT PHOTO)

Published on Jan 29, 2025 08:26 AM IST

First GBS death in state recorded in Solapur

Guillain-Barre Syndrome (pronounced Gee-luhn-Baa Syndrome) or GBS is a rare autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the peripheral nerves. It leads to symptoms such as numbness, tingling, and muscle weakness that can, in many cases also lead to muscular paralysis. But it can be preceded by gastrointestinal infection as in the case of the deceased man. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 28, 2025 09:14 AM IST

Cases rise amid 1st GBS death; Central team reaches Pune

Public health minister Prakash Abitkar visited a contaminated water tank in Sinhgad area of Pune

Updated on Jan 28, 2025 09:52 AM IST

Health Talk | Why the US quitting WHO is bad news

A World Health Organization (WHO) employee prepares humanitarian relief boxes ahead of flights sponsored by the International Humanitarian City (IHC) to Turkey and Syria which were devastated by an earthquake, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.(REUTERS)

Published on Jan 27, 2025 08:00 AM IST

Data flags 19 spurious drug samples detected in 2024

Data flags 19 spurious drug samples detected in 2024

Updated on Jan 25, 2025 07:34 AM IST

Are young people sadder, angrier? New study blames smartphones

The Sapien study found an alarming trend of declining mental health in adolescents, particularly a generational decline in mind health and well-being with adolescents aged 13-17 faring worse than young adults aged 18-24 who in turn fare worse than those aged 25-34. (Representational image)

Updated on Jan 24, 2025 06:56 AM IST

One in 12 children exposed to online sexual abuse: Lancet

For representational purposes only. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on Jan 22, 2025 10:21 AM IST

WHO ‘regrets’ US withdrawal; experts fear adverse impact

The World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters, in Geneva. (AFP)

Published on Jan 21, 2025 06:11 PM IST

Health Talk | How do the revised obesity guidelines help

Childhood obesity rates are rising significantly across India.(Unsplash)

Published on Jan 18, 2025 08:00 AM IST

Obesity norms for India updated after 15 years

Obesity norms for India updated after 15 years

Updated on Jan 16, 2025 06:08 AM IST

Going beyond BMI: Major overhaul of obesity diagnosis proposed

BMI, the commission added, is not a reliable measure, and can lead to misdiagnosis, especially because some people categorised as obese can be healthy. (Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash)

Published on Jan 15, 2025 07:17 AM IST

Bengal maternal death highlights concerns surrounding handling of medicines

Bengal maternal death highlights concerns surrounding handling of medicines

Updated on Jan 14, 2025 07:10 AM IST

Health Talk | Why hMPV shouldn’t be feared like Covid-19

Nagpur: Preparations underway at Meditrina Hospital for patients of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a day after two suspected cases of the virus were reported from the city, in Nagpur, Maharashtra, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. (PTI Photo)(PTI01_08_2025_000251A)(PTI)

Published on Jan 13, 2025 08:00 AM IST

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