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Tuberculosis acutely decreases productivity at work, increases risk of infecting co-workers, and may force businesses to hire and retrain new workers to replace ailing ones. (Representational Image)

Lifebuoy' for tandurusti: Can CSR build a healthy and TB-free India?

Studies estimate that India loses up to 2.5 per cent of its GDP due to micronutrient (vitamins and minerals)...

31 Oct 2019 12:10 AM IST

After two-year results were announced last year, the World Health Organization called the vaccine a major breakthrough and has been holding meetings to discuss how to further its development. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

TB vaccine for young children can partly prevent severe complications

Vaccine shows promise for preventing active TB disease.

29 Oct 2019 3:30 PM IST

Although fresh oyster mushrooms contain almost no vitamin D, the fungus produces it after exposure to sunlight much like the human body. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Sun-exposed oyster mushroom beneficial for TB patients

Studies reveal that Sun-exposed oyster mushrooms helpful for tuberculosis patients.

10 Jun 2019 12:59 PM IST

Patients with a history of TB have higher probability of having damaged lungs. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Tuberculosis majorly linked to lung damage

New study indicates that TB survivors are at higher risk of developing lung damage.

10 Aug 2019 7:41 PM IST

The four ward boys who were on probation at the civic-run Sewri Tuberculosis Hospital were not sanctioned leaves on medical grounds despite having contracted TB. (Representational Image)

Tuberculosis as fatal as Covid19

Just like Covid, TB must also be dealt with seriously is the call of medical fraternity.

24 March 2020 12:04 PM IST

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New campaign highlights link between tobacco and TB

The campaign shows that tobacco consumption and exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke increases risk of TB and of dying...

16 March 2018 12:01 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an event to launch Tuberculosis-Free India Campaign, to meet the goal of ending the epidemic by 2025, in New Delhi on Tuesday. Also seen are Health Minister JP Nadda and Nigerian Health Minister Isaac Adewole. (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi launches campaign for eradicate TB from India by 2025

The prime minister launched TB-free India Campaign to take activities under National Strategic Plan for TB Elimination...

13 March 2018 2:32 PM IST

Families with a parent who was pressured to diet growing up were also more likely to tease one another about weight. (Photo: Pixabay)

Why is it bad to lose weight too fast

The market is flooded with options to lose weight - crash diets, supplements, pills etc. - all promising a rapid weight...

22 May 2018 6:14 PM IST

Tuberculosis infection is debilitating and requires long-term medications for at least 6 months.

Eliminating TB not easy

Tuberculosis has been an evolving challenge for the government, which hopes to eradicate the disease by 2025.

5 March 2018 12:19 AM IST

Migrants are, however, more prone to diseases such as hepatitis, HIV and tuberculosis, but tend to spread those infections among immigrant communities. (Photo: AP)

Migrants tend to be healthier and live longer, says study

Populist arguments that migrants pose a health risk and a burden to health systems are myths used to drive...

7 Dec 2018 10:35 AM IST

Tuberculosis infection is debilitating and requires long-term medications for at least 6 months.

TB: Is tolerating better than eliminating?

The concept, referred to as "disease tolerance," provided an opportunity to develop new strategies that mitigate the...

14 May 2018 8:15 AM IST

Counselling of the patient and family members is very important from the start to prepare them for the forthcoming events. (Photo: Pixabay)

World TB Day - Effects on adults and children

TB in children is a critical issue and it continues to be neglected.

24 March 2018 3:46 PM IST