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
Govt to soon launch CoWIN-like platform for its vaccination drive
U-WIN will capture each vaccination event of all pregnant women and children under India’s universal immunization programme and will have the immunization schedule for infants, children and pregnant women.
Updated on Jul 15, 2024 06:24 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
Health Talk | How real is cognitive impairment in Covid survivors?
Researchers investigated cognitive changes over two-and-a-half years among 1,245 individuals aged 60 years or older who survived the infection
Published on Jul 13, 2024 08:00 AM IST
NEET-UG likely to be held in online mode
Currently, NEET-UG is conducted offline — in pen and paper mode — wherein students have to solve multiple choice questions on an OMR sheet
Updated on Jul 09, 2024 05:01 AM IST
400 million people live with alcohol, drug use disorders globally: WHO
The highest proportion (13%) of alcohol-attributable deaths in 2019 were among young people aged 20–39 years.
Published on Jun 30, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Rising hysterectomy numbers and the need to avoid unnecessary surgeries
A new study from India puts the country-wise prevalence of hysterectomy at 11.5% in women aged 45 years and above.
Published on Jun 28, 2024 08:00 AM IST
LK Advani hospitalised; BJP veteran ‘stable and under observation’, says AIIMS
The Bharat Ratna awardee, 96, is undergoing treatment under specialists from the geriatric department at the hospital.
Updated on Jun 27, 2024 06:55 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
Indians failing to meet recommended standard of physical activity, finds study
Half of Indian adults didn't meet physical activity recommendations in 2022, leading to increased health risks.
Updated on Jun 26, 2024 10:04 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
Ice boxes, ventilator beds in RML’s facility for heat stroke in Delhi
In the past week, the hospital has tended to 20 to 30 patients suffering from heat stroke-like symptoms
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 05:44 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
Intense heatwave claims at least 53 lives, confirm Delhi hospitals
This is the first time the state government has confirmed deaths due to the year’s sizzling temperatures
Updated on Jun 21, 2024 10:42 AM IST
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4% of antibacterial agents under development globally in India: WHO
The aim is to steer antibacterial research and development to better counter the ever-growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Updated on Jun 16, 2024 04:45 AM IST
Sysmex Astrego awarded £10m Longitude Prize for point-of-care UTI test
Of the 10-million-pound Longitude Prize, £2 million was awarded to various innovators to refine their technology and the final winner receives £8 million
Published on Jun 13, 2024 01:39 PM IST
WHO confirms human case of bird flu in India
A case of human infection with bird flu caused by the H9N2 virus was detected in a four-year-old child in West Bengal, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.
Updated on Jun 12, 2024 08:44 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
States told to ensure hospitals adhere to fire safety norms
The direction came after the ministry held a review meeting with states at which the fire at a private hospital in east Delhi that killed six newborns was highlighted
Updated on Jun 04, 2024 05:08 AM IST
56 heatstroke deaths in the last 3 months, MP toll highest: Govt data
In the 56, Madhya Pradesh reported the maximum number of deaths at 14, followed by Maharashtra (11), Andhra Pradesh (6) and Rajasthan (5).
Updated on Jun 03, 2024 07:10 AM IST
Heatstroke killed 46 persons in May: Govt data
Among heatstroke cases, 24,849 cases have been reported since March 1, under the Centre’s surveillance programme, out of which 19,189 were reported in the month of May
Updated on Jun 02, 2024 01:50 PM IST
Battling the resistance: A Wknd interview with Dr Abdul Ghafur
For 15 years, he has waged a war on antimicrobial resistance. Now he is on the jury of the £10 million Longitude Prize. ‘These inventions give me hope,’ he says
Updated on Jun 01, 2024 03:33 PM IST
With NICUs too costly for many, are smaller clinics necessary evil?
The Baby Care New Born Hospital on its website said it is an institute dedicated for neonates specially premature and extremely low birth weight babies.
Updated on May 27, 2024 06:18 AM IST
World health assembly 2024: India to showcase its digital health schemes
India will focus on showcasing on how digital tools and services have brought on a health transformation in the country at the upcoming 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, from May 27 to June 1, according to government officials
Updated on May 26, 2024 06:06 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
Covid-19 reversed decade’s worth progress in life expectancy improvements: WHO
Global life expectancy fell by 1.8 years to 71.4 due to Covid-19, erasing a decade of gains.
Updated on May 25, 2024 10:20 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
Covid-19 eliminated decade-long gains in global life expectancy: WHO
Covid-19 rapidly emerged as a leading cause of death, ranking as the third highest cause of mortality globally in 2020 and the second in 2021
Published on May 24, 2024 06:53 PM IST
750,000 deaths linked to AMR can be prevented annually, says Lancet
The four-paper series suggests that without prioritising action on AMR, the global death toll - currently 4.95 million per year from AMR-linked infections - will steadily increase
Updated on May 24, 2024 06:38 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
Govt likely to launch portal to unify insurance claim process
The government is likely to launch the National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX) — a single portal to submit and process health insurance claims across hospitals in the country — in the next two-three months
Updated on May 23, 2024 07:04 AM IST
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ICMR distances itself from safety study on Covaxin
ICMR distances itself from BHU study on Covaxin safety, threatens legal action against authors for unauthorized acknowledgment.
Updated on May 21, 2024 12:19 AM IST
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WHO releases 2024 list of top antibiotic-resistant bacteria
AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites no longer respond to medicines, making people sicker and increasing the risk of disease spread, illness and deaths
Updated on May 19, 2024 06:16 AM IST
Medical norms in works for congenital sex disorders
The committee, which included paediatric surgeons, endocrinologists, and clinical psychologists from across India, met at AIIMS on May 11
Updated on May 18, 2024 08:58 AM IST
Surge in bad health due to lifestyle choices, age: Study
Air pollution, smoking, low birthweight and short gestation were also among the largest contributors to disability-adjusted life years in 2021
Updated on May 17, 2024 07:57 AM IST
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Single-dose HPV vaccine can achieve immunity similar to 2 doses: Study
Single-dose HPV vaccine could provide similar immunity as two doses, easing burden on vaccination programs in countries like India with high cervical cancer rates.
Updated on May 15, 2024 07:14 AM IST
NIN's dietary guidelines are a recipe for healthy living
The dietary guidelines emphasise the importance of balanced nutrition and physical activity to combat India's rising burden of non-communicable diseases
Published on May 13, 2024 09:00 PM IST
No final agreement as deadline for pandemic accord closes
WHO said that significant progress had been made regarding the drafting of the accord and that the talks are going to continue further till the start of the World Health Assembly towards May end
Updated on May 11, 2024 11:29 AM IST
‘Consumption of ultra-processed food linked to elevated risk of early death’
Ultra-processed foods include packaged baked goods and snacks, fizzy drinks, sugary cereals, and ready-to-eat or -heat products
Updated on May 09, 2024 08:39 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi