Rhythma Kaul works as an assistant editor at Hindustan Times. She covers health and related topics, including ministry of health and family welfare, government of India.
Articles by Rhythma Kaul
‘Annual shot to prevent HIV proven safe’
The new study, published in The Lancet, is the first to evaluate a once-yearly injection of an HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication.
Published on Mar 12, 2025 06:03 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
Govt may recruit retired teachers in medical colleges to tackle crunch
The measures emerged during a recent post-Budget webinar where experts brainstormed ways to optimise resources in medical colleges amid the consistent increase in the number of medical seats
Published on Mar 11, 2025 08:36 AM IST
Health Talk: Study shows high rates of neonatal sepsis, drug resistance in India
Neonatal sepsis is a major cause of death among infants within the first 28 days of birth in India --- The Lancet Global Health’s research paper
Updated on Mar 08, 2025 10:34 AM IST
Younger adults facing more mental distress than older gen: Study
The Sapien Labs report— The Mental State of the World in 2024 — presents a comprehensive analysis of global mental health trends, drawing from over 661,000 responses across 82 countries, including India
Published on Mar 08, 2025 06:32 AM IST
Genetically altered mouse to pave way for resurrection of wolly mammoth?
Colossal Biosciences announces the Colossal Woolly Mouse, a step toward resurrecting woolly mammoths by engineering mice with mammoth-like cold adaptations.
Published on Mar 05, 2025 06:56 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
Country to lead in overweight young people by 2050: Report
By 2050, India will have 450 million adults who are overweight or obese, accounting for 11.8% of the global population that is overweight or obese
Updated on Mar 04, 2025 10:49 AM IST
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Health Talk: How meeting nutritional needs of TB patients can make a difference
TB is a leading infectious disease worldwide and in India nearly 2.6 million new patients were notified last year
Updated on Mar 01, 2025 09:04 AM IST
Need to scale-up TB screening, recommends Parl committee
The step will be crucial in India achieving its TB elimination target of 2025, five years ahead of the global target of 2030 under the sustainable development goals.
Published on Mar 01, 2025 05:58 AM IST
‘Anti-vaxxers existed before, but never led governments’
Drew Weissman warns that a rise in anti-vaxxers could lead to deaths from preventable diseases like measles and polio, reversing decades of progress.
Published on Feb 25, 2025 06:10 AM IST
Govt orders firm to stop making drugs linked to addiction
The BBC investigation found the company’s products being sold on streets across Ghana, Nigeria, and Cote D’Ivoire, where they are contributing to a significant public health crisis.
Published on Feb 24, 2025 07:02 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
Health Talk: What implementing Ayushman Bharat scheme means for Delhi
AB-PMJAY, launched in 2018, was not adopted by Delhi, West Bengal, and Odisha, which joined last year.
Updated on Feb 23, 2025 05:49 PM IST
HPV vaccine may finally be making its way into the government's UIP
The Union health ministry plans to introduce the HPV vaccine under the national immunisation programme, aiming to prevent cervical cancer among Indian women.
Updated on Feb 17, 2025 10:10 AM IST
Delhi’s new govt to take a call on future of Mohalla Clinics: Centre
Delhi's Mohalla Clinics' future and Ayushman Bharat's adoption will be decided by the new state government, focusing on primary healthcare delivery.
Updated on Feb 14, 2025 04:57 AM IST
New vaccine to prevent lumpy skin disease in cattle gets govt approval
Biolumpivaxin will help in disease surveillance as it means the experts will be able to distinguish between vaccinated and naturally infected dairy cattle
Updated on Feb 10, 2025 04:39 PM IST
Govt steps led to dip in maternal, infant mortality rates: MoS in Parliament
India has made huge progress in improving maternal mortality rate (MMR) and infant mortality rate (IMR) and is well on track to meet global targets, Union minister of state for health Anupriya Patel said
Published on Feb 08, 2025 08:04 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
Bad air behind rise in lung cancer in non-smokers: Study
A global study reveals rising lung cancer rates among never-smokers, linked to air pollution, particularly concerning for heavily polluted nations like India.
Updated on Feb 05, 2025 05:48 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
Kala Azar-free tag only a year away for India
India is on track to be declared free of Kala Azar by 2024, achieving elimination targets set by WHO after decades of efforts against the deadly disease.
Published on Feb 05, 2025 05:16 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
Health Talk | New WHO guidelines aim to cut excess sodium consumption
The WHO has released new guidelines to reduce sodium intake, recommending lower-sodium salt substitutes to lower blood pressure and cardiovascular risks.
Published on Feb 03, 2025 08:00 AM IST
As obesity cases rise, focus grows on preventive steps
Last week, PM Narendra Modi called for urgent action to combat India’s growing obesity epidemic, emphasising the need to reduce oil consumption by 10 per cent
Published on Feb 03, 2025 05:54 AM IST
Union Budget: Relief on lifesaving medicines will ease patients’ burden
Drugs and medicines under Patient Assistance Programmes run by pharmaceutical companies were being made fully exempt from customs duty, provided they are supplied free of cost to patients
Published on Feb 02, 2025 06:56 AM IST
Union budget: Full customs duty exemption for 36 life-saving medicines
Six other drugs will have a concessional customs duty of 5% as part of efforts to increase accessibility of expensive advanced medicines for a larger section of patients
Published on Feb 01, 2025 03:44 PM IST
More tax on junk food? Economic Survey flags factors affecting health
The economic survey suggests the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) should establish clear definitions and standards for UPFs.
Published on Feb 01, 2025 03:00 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
Central team focuses on source, diagnosis amid GBS cases surge
Currently, at least 100 individuals are suspected to have developed GBS in Maharashtra, largely in Pune, but the team plans to review the clinical data of all patients to cross-check the diagnosis
Published on Jan 30, 2025 06:34 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
Nadda: No plans to push TB target beyond 2025
The health ministry during a briefing shared a status report on the progress made in the last 10 years in implementation of schemes under the National Health Mission (NHM).
Published on Jan 29, 2025 08:26 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
First GBS death in state recorded in Solapur
The deceased, a native of Solapur, worked in Singhagad area of Pune and had gone back to Solapur after reporting severe gastrointestinal distress
Updated on Jan 28, 2025 09:14 AM IST
Cases rise amid 1st GBS death; Central team reaches Pune
Pune sees over 100 cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome, with the first death reported. Officials investigate waterborne contamination as a potential cause.
Updated on Jan 28, 2025 09:52 AM IST
Health Talk | Why the US quitting WHO is bad news
Following Trump's decision to withdraw the US from the WHO, experts express alarm over its implications for global health security and cooperation.
Published on Jan 27, 2025 08:00 AM IST
Data flags 19 spurious drug samples detected in 2024
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has listed at least 135 drugs and formulations as not of standard quality (NSQ) for December last year
Updated on Jan 25, 2025 07:34 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
Are young people sadder, angrier? New study blames smartphones
A study claims smartphones harm youth mental health, urging delayed ownership to combat rising aggression and anxiety among young users.
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 06:56 AM IST
One in 12 children exposed to online sexual abuse: Lancet
Online child sexual abuse is a global public health issue escalating rapidly due to fast-paced development and access to social media and other virtual contexts
Updated on Jan 22, 2025 10:21 AM IST
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