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  Pneumonia outbreak in China: Karnataka govt issues advisory against seasonal flu

  Karnataka | November 29, 2023 7:28 IST

  As per WHO, there has been an increase in respiratory illness in northern parts of China. This is predominantly attributed to usual causes such as influenza, mycoplasma pneumonia and SARS-CoV-2.

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  Centre asks states to review hospital preparedness amid China pneumonia scare

  India | November 26, 2023 15:29 IST

  The state authorities have been asked to send nasal and throat swab samples of patients with SARI, particularly children and adolescents, to the Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratories for testing for respiratory pathogens.

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  China says 'no unusual pathogen detected' after WHO requests more information on pneumonia outbreak

  World | November 24, 2023 11:24 IST

  The World Health Organisation (WHO) said that it has been monitoring data from the Chinese surveillance system that showed a worrying increase in respiratory illnesses among children in northern China. However, scientists say that they don't signal the start of another global pandemic.

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  Community-acquired Pneumonia in children: What parents should know?

  Health | November 21, 2023 13:05 IST

  Every child is different, so if parents have any concerns or questions about community-acquired pneumonia or their child's health, they should consult a healthcare professional for personalised advice and guidance.

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  What is Child Pneumonia? Know causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

  Health | November 20, 2023 13:17 IST

  Child pneumonia is a concerning respiratory infection that can affect children of all ages. Being aware of the causes, symptoms, treatment options, and prevention strategies is essential for parents and caregivers.

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  Fight Pneumonia and Asthma in winter with Swami Ramdev's effective yogasanas, remedies & pranayamas

  Health | January 12, 2023 8:48 IST

  Swami Ramdev has shared effective yoga asanas and pranayamas to keep asthma, Pneumonia, lung disorder, lung cancer, and other problems at bay.

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  Pneumonia: Know 10 facts about this potentially life-threatening lung infection

  Health | November 16, 2022 12:04 IST

  Let's raise awareness of the importance of diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of pneumonia. Know 10 important facts about this lung infection.

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  World Pneumonia Day 2022: Theme, History, Significance, Symptoms, Prevention & other important facts

  Health | November 12, 2022 10:02 IST

  World Pneumonia Day 2022: Pneumonia can affect your lungs severely and is usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection which causes an inflammatory response in the lungs. Know Symptoms, Prevention and treatment.

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  Covid19: 10 signs which indicate that you have a weak immune system

  Health | April 05, 2022 13:58 IST

  Immune system works as an important agent for the body. It regulates the functioning of the body, which results in a good health for a longer period. But, there are several body monsters like bacteria, fungi, and viruses, which attack the body and make our immune system weak. Let’s check out the signs that make our body the home for unwanted invaders.

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  A crucial step to enhancing pneumonia care

  Health | November 16, 2021 10:25 IST

  Pneumonia is associated with an annual mortality rate of roughly 2.5 million adults and children globally. India alone accounts for 23 per cent of the global pneumonia burden.

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  Bihar: 4 kids die at Darbhanga hospital in 24 hours; one was Covid positive

  India | May 31, 2021 13:39 IST

  Four children have lost their lives in Bihar's Darbhanga Medical College in the last 24 hours. One among them was Covid positive.

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  'Why COVID-19 lasts longer, causes more damage than typical pneumonia decoded'

  Science | January 12, 2021 13:38 IST

  Instead of rapidly infecting large regions of the lung, the coronavirus sets up shop in multiple small areas and hijacks the host's immune cells to spread across the respiratory organ over a period of many days or even weeks, reveals the new study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature.

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  Influenza infections may up pneumonia risk: Study

  Health | November 30, 2020 6:25 IST

  The study, published in the journal PNAS found that different nutrients and antioxidants, such as vitamin C and other normally cell-protective substances leak from the blood, thereby creating an environment in the lungs that favours the growth of the bacteria.

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  Know the symptoms of pneumonia and effective ways to cure it

  Lifestyle | November 01, 2020 10:32 IST

  The elderly people and young children are at the highest risk of pneumonia. In this case, it is very important to know its symptoms. Swami Ramdev has shares effective ways to overcome it.

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  Know Ayurvedic treatment of cold, cough and fever from Swami Ramdev

  Lifestyle | November 01, 2020 10:31 IST

  Yog guru Swami Ramdev tells how you can increase your immunity in just six days. He also shares Ayurvedic treatment for cold, cough and fever in winters.

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  How to protect children and elderly from pneumonia in winter? Swami Ramdev answers

  Lifestyle | November 01, 2020 10:30 IST

  Winter is the time when one needs to be more cautious than before when talking about diseases like cold, pneumonia, and others. Follow Swami Ramdev's effective yoga asanas to stay protected.

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  Last rites of Urdu poet Rahat Indori performed

  News | August 12, 2020 8:53 IST

  The last rites of Urdu poet and lyricist Dr. Rahat Indori was performed in Madhya Pradesh's Indore.

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  WHO believes ‘unknown pneumonia’ in Kazakhstan could be COVID-19

  World | July 11, 2020 16:53 IST

  The emergencies chief of the World Health Organization says the agency believes an unexplained pneumonia outbreak in Kazakhstan is likely due to the coronavirus. Dr Michael Ryan says Kazakh authorities have reported more than 10,000 lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases in the last week and just under 50,000 cases and 264 deaths as of Tuesday.

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  Chinese Embassy warns citizens of deadly pneumonia outbreak in Kazakhstan

  World | July 10, 2020 12:35 IST

  Unknown deadly pneumonia has reportedly broken out in the Central Asian nation of Kazakhstan. The Chinese Embassy has warned its citizens of the outbreak, which has a 'much higher mortality rate than COVID-19'.

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  China reports first death from mysterious pneumonia outbreak, 7 in critical condition

  World | January 11, 2020 16:31 IST

  Tentative diagnosis showed 41 people suffer from pneumonia caused by a preliminarily determined new type of coronavirus, the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission said in a statement.