A rare case of human coronavirus HKU1 (HCoV-HKU1) has been reported in Kolkata after a 45-year-old woman tested positive for the virus. The woman had been experiencing persistent fever, cough, and cold for the past 15 days before being diagnosed. She is currently receiving medical care at a private hospital in South Kolkata. Fortunately, her […]

Kidney disease is a term used by doctors to include any abnormality of the kidneys, even if there is only very slight damage. It is often called ‘chronic’ kidney disease. Chronic is a medical term that means a condition that does not get completely better in a few days. A problem with the kidneys, such […]

Obesity is a pressing public health challenge in India, but the nation is actively addressing it through a comprehensive, multi-sectoral approach. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Government of India has launched strategic interventions integrating health, nutrition, fitness, and regulatory measures. Initiatives such as the Fit India Movement, NP-NCD, POSHAN Abhiyaan, Eat […]