Mumbai city has witnessed a drop in dengue and malaria cases in June by 70 and 30 per cent respectively, compared to that of same month in last year. According to the data furnished by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), while 353 cases of dengue were reported in June 2023, the number of cases dipped to 93, this June. The cases of malaria have also declined with the BMC reports reflecting that 443 recorded patients were afflicted with the disease between June 1 and June 30, this year, as against…
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Can multivitamins taken daily boost your health? Find out the truth | Health and Wellness News
In recent years, the popularity of multivitamins has surged, with millions of people incorporating them into their daily routines. These supplements, which contain a combination of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, are often marketed as a convenient way to fill nutritional gaps, boost overall health and prevent chronic diseases. However, a new study from the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) challenges the efficacy of daily multivitamin use in promoting longevity among generally healthy adults. Researchers analysed health records from nearly 400,000 adults with no major long-term diseases to see…
Around 1500 stones removed from woman’s gallbladder
Nearly 1500 stones were removed from a woman’s gallbladder at a private hospital in Delhi. A 32-year-old woman, who was suffering from persistent bloating and heaviness after eating junk and fatty foods, had her gallbladder removed which contained nearly 1500 stones, said Dr Manish K. Gupta, Vice Chairperson and Senior Consultant, Laparoscopic and General Surgeon at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital. The woman Riya Sharma, who successfully underwent a laparoscopic cholecystectomy at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, had also been self-medicating for what she believed to be gas, Dr Gupta told PTI.…