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  • What is World Tuberculosis Day 2020: Significance, History and theme and significance

    What is World Tuberculosis Day 2020: Significance, History and theme and significance

    As we celebrate World Tuberculosis Day today, here is a low-down on the significance, theme and history of this day, observed annually by the WHO.

  • World Tuberculosis Day 2019: The curious case of MDR-TB

    World Tuberculosis Day 2019: The curious case of MDR-TB

    Currently, only one four multiple drug resistant TB (MDR-TB) cases is detected and not more than one in two is cured, worldwide. So the death rate among this type of TB is very high both in India and outside. Read on to know how you can tackle it efficiently.

  • On World TB Day, an expert view on tuberculosis

    On World TB Day, an expert view on tuberculosis

    On the occasion of World Tuberculosis Day today, pulmonologist Dr. Vivek Nangia pens an exclusive article for TheHealthSite shedding light on the prevalence of TB in India, current government policies and the way forward. He is the Head and Director, Pulmonology, Medical ICU and Sleep Disorders at Fortis Flt Lt Rajan Dhall Hospital, Delhi.

  • 5 yoga poses that'll help you control tuberculosis symptoms

    5 yoga poses that'll help you control tuberculosis symptoms

    As World Tuberculosis Day approaches (24th March), we tell you what yoga poses are good for TB patients.

  • Want to keep tuberculosis at bay? Vitamin D can be your answer

    Want to keep tuberculosis at bay? Vitamin D can be your answer

    While a new drug that can cure TB fast is in the offing, we share with you gifts of nature than help prevent this deadly bacterial infection.

  • New TB drug may shorten treatment duration

    New TB drug may shorten treatment duration

    A new experimental antibiotic for tuberculosis (TB) has been shown to be more effective against TB than Isoniazid, a decades old drug which is currently one of the standard treatment for the disease, finds a study on mice.

  • Must be aware of these ways to prevent tuberculosis

    Must be aware of these ways to prevent tuberculosis

  • Eradicating TB from India by 2025 a tough task: The Global Fund

    Eradicating TB from India by 2025 a tough task: The Global Fund

    A top executive at the Switzerland-based non-profit The Global Fund has said that ending tuberculosis by 2025 in India is "tough" and "very stretching", given where the country stands currently,

  • Scientists identify molecule effective in killing TB bacteria

    Scientists identify molecule effective in killing TB bacteria

    A new study published in the journal Science has found a molecule that is effective against tuberculosis.

  • Are we nearing the end of the TB epidemic?

    Are we nearing the end of the TB epidemic?

    WHO has called for an unprecedented mobilization of national and international commitments, and urged political leaders to take decisive action.

  • Recognising signs of TB is no more tough now: Find out how

    Recognising signs of TB is no more tough now: Find out how

    Here are three ways by which you will know how to recognise the signs of respiratory tuberculosis and accordingly beat it or prevent yourself from getting infected.

  • UN TB Summit 2018: World leaders will pledge to provide treatment to 40 million people

    UN TB Summit 2018: World leaders will pledge to provide treatment to 40 million people

    By stepping up investment and innovation to fight the disease a 30-point final declaration under negotiation would commit governments to end the global tuberculosis epidemic by 2030.

  • Bacteria can sense amino acids

    Bacteria can sense amino acids

    A new study has concluded that bacteria can sense amino acids and regulate their metabolism in response to the available nutrients.

  • New treatment for latent TB could help eradicate global epidemic

    New treatment for latent TB could help eradicate global epidemic

    A less toxic drug has been discovered for latent TB to cut the treatment time from nine months to four.

  • Food for TB: Make the right choice

    Food for TB: Make the right choice

    Dr Arvind Kate, Chest Physician and Pulmonologist tells us what a person should eat while being treated for TB.

  • Not just lungs, tuberculosis affects your eyes as well

    Not just lungs, tuberculosis affects your eyes as well

    Here is all you need to know about ocular TB or TB in the eyes that has now become a major concern for the doctors.

  • Tuberculosis and malnutrition: What is the link?

    Tuberculosis and malnutrition: What is the link?

    Here is how one fuels the other

  • Here are few things you need to know about the BCG vaccine

    Here are few things you need to know about the BCG vaccine

    BCG vaccination is important for your child and you should not miss it.

  • Tuberculosis in kids – everything you need to know

    Tuberculosis in kids – everything you need to know

    We got talking to Dr Arvind Kate, Chest Physician and Pulmonologist to know about TB in children

  • When should one go for a TB or tuberculosis test?

    When should one go for a TB or tuberculosis test?

    Symptoms of tuberculosis can be vague, so know when you should reach the doctor's clinic for a test.

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