Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), a major breakthrough in treating the disease, may also be available in state.
Continue readingBlustery and hot: Weather rifts south and north Gujarat
Heat wave conditions prevail over northern parts of state; south to be squally. Hot and squally weather divided the north and south regions of Gujarat on Tuesday as heat wave conditions prevailed over parts of north Gujarat even as the low pressure area over east central Arabian Sea persisted further. The state’s weather office continued […]
Continue readingEarly rain harbinger of timely monsoon
Ahmedabad has already received 5.5 mm more pre-monsoon rain than its usual pattern so far. The first spells of pre-monsoon thunderstorms that generally begin in the state by June 15 have advanced to June 3 this year. And the premonsoon rains are a good sign, notes the state’s weather office as they may increase the […]
Continue readingState has largest population of farm workers affected by Green Tobacco Sickness.
Tobacco Farming is also injurious to health. On occasion of World No Tobacco Day on May 31, National Institute of Occupational Health (NIOH), Ahmedabad has raised concerns on direct penetration of nicotine through skin among farm workers in the state. Gujarat is second largest tobacco producing state in the country that contributes 10.4% to global […]
Continue readingAdulterated food biggest child killer
World Digestive Health Day May 29… Diarrhoeal diseases caused by consumption of adulterated food have been found to be the most prevalent cause of deaths among children (less than 5 years old) in the state, say experts.
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