Oncologist Ravi Kannan R is Set to be Honored with the Ramon Magsaysay Award
Context: Relevance: GS2- Social Justice- Health GS3-Science- Diseases in news Dimensions of the article: About Cancer: Cancer is categorized based on its origin within the body: Prevalence of Cancer in India: Government schemes that target cancer cases: Way forward: For the future, improving screening and treatment centers, strengthening linkages between screening and hospitals, and ensuring […]
Ultra Processed Food
Context: A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations revealed that India’s Ultra-Processed Food Sector witnessed a significant Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 13.37% in retail sales value between 2011 and 2021. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Ultra-Processed Food Definition […]
What is Parboiled Rice?
Context: The Central Government recently imposed a 20% export duty on parboiled rice. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: What is parboiled rice? There are several processes for parboiling rice: Are all rice varieties suitable for parboiling? Advantages: Disadvantages: -Source: Indian Express
About A Zika Virus Disease
Context: Mumbai has recently reported the first case of Zika Virus, confirmed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Relevance: GS II- Health About Zika Virus Disease: -Source: The Hindu
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) Virus
Context: A rare mosquito-borne virus, Eastern equine encephalitis, was recently reported in the US states of Alabama and New York. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) Virus: Transmission: Fatality Rate: Contagiousness: Symptoms: Treatment: -Source: Hindustan Times
About The Cholera
Context: Recently, UNICEF said that since 2017, a spike in conflict and displacement in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is pushing children into the worst cholera crisis. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: About Cholera Symptoms: Rapid Spread: Vaccination: Impact and Importance: Prevention and Control: Global Significance: Key Facts about […]
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Context: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the first vaccine that protects newborns from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: About Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Symptoms: Severity: Complications: Transmission: Risk Groups: Prevention: -Source: Live Mint
Nutrition and Tuberculosis (TB) Prevention
Context: Recently, two studies conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and published in prestigious journals such as The Lancet and The Lancet Global Health, have unveiled a pivotal connection between nutrition and tuberculosis (TB) prevention. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Key Findings from the Studies on Nutrient-Dense Food for […]
Amylotropic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Context: Support groups for patients with Amylotrophic Lateral Sclerosis urge that the condition be counted as a rare disease. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Impact on Motor Neurons and Muscles: Mechanism of ALS Effects: Upper Motor Neurons: Lower Motor Neurons: Diagnostic Timeline: Current Treatment Landscape: -Source: The Hindu
About The In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Context: In a first, Goa has become the first Indian state to offer free in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) IVF Process: Variations and Factors: Applicability of IVF: IVF is beneficial for treating infertility in various cases, including: -Source: The Economic Times