After COVID lull, organ donors up four-fold in Tamil Nadu, thanks to...
Tamil Nadu records an all-time high in cadaver organ donors as tally reaches 266, however the waitlist still seem to go long
After dengue, Tamil Nadu records 2X surge in chikungunya cases
Chikungunya is caused by a virus transmitted to humans by the Aedes mosquito which is also responsible for the transmission of the dengue virus.
Despite ban, e-cigarettes and vapes being delivered at doorstep in TN
Despite a ban since 2018, ads for e-cigarettes and vapes are prevalent on social media platforms, many of which showcase discounts, flavours and even...
23,815 cases in Tamil Nadu so far, rains may help dengue spread wings
The State witnessed a steady rise in dengue cases starting from July, with 2,766 cases, followed by 3,994 in August, 4,347 in September, 3,662 in...
Cyclone Fengal: Flooded Kolathur, Korattur frustrates residents
Despite the construction of stormwater drains (SWDs), residents lamented over the incomplete work, which led to waterlogging.
Endometriosis: Misdiagnosed. Untreated. Painful.
Endometriosis is a chronic gynaecological condition among women that’s frequently misdiagnosed, and hence dismissed, as period pain. Often requiring...
TN's mission 2026: Reduce maternal mortality rate to single digit
The maternal mortality rate in TN is less than 40 per 1 lakh births, and the State Health Department aims to bring it down to single digits in the...
Doctor-patient conflicts become common, especially at government...
While attendants and kin of patients accuse doctors of being rude and insulting, medical professionals in a government hospital are often overworked...