Anna Sakhi John, Deccan Chronicle Page 10

Home » Anna Sakhi John

About the AuthorAnna Sakhi John

The Philippines health department says a study showed that the vaccination of 9-year-old children for five years starting in 2016 can reduce dengue cases by 24.2 per cent (Photo: AP)

Dengue cases fall as Tamil Nadu steps up control measures

Health and corporation officials state that awareness has been on the rise.

24 May 2016 6:22 AM IST

Election Commission urging it to take over the powers of disqualifying turncoats immediately as the Speaker due to various obligations. (Representational image)

Eating out may not be an option on election day

You may not be that lucky since a majority of restaurants and eating joints here are expected to remain shut on the...

14 May 2016 6:37 AM IST

A woman tries on a gold chain on the auspicious Akshaya Tritiya day in Chennai. (Photo: DC)

Poll heat takes sheen off Akshaya Tritiya sales

Traders blamed restriction and harassment of traders and public by flying squad for the fall in jewellery business.

10 May 2016 6:08 AM IST

A group of people at a wetland. (Photo: DC)

Respect privacy of birds

Too many people get into protected wetlands.

9 May 2016 6:18 AM IST

Most mothers were surprised that despite their efforts to ensure the best diet for their children, they remained deficient in certain nutrients.

Keep close watch on children's diet

n Low immunity despite best of diets to be blamed for kids' absence from school.

8 May 2016 6:08 AM IST

The disease, also known as a silent killer, causes more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system.

Early diagnosis a hope for ovarian cancer

The disease is known to account for about three per cent of cancers among women.

7 May 2016 6:22 AM IST

Representational image

Students anxious: Helpline gets 500 calls in two days

Calls expected to gain momentum on the day before the results and on the day of the results.

1 May 2016 6:38 AM IST

Representational image

Cosmetic gynaecology gains popularity

Costs Rs 2 lakh in India as against approximate Rs 10 lakh in foreign countries.

30 April 2016 6:13 AM IST

Representational image

Tambaram government hospital gets more blood donors

Though the hospital saw a rise in the number of donations this year, a dry period due to the approaching vacations is...

27 April 2016 6:05 AM IST

Malaria is a vector borne disease which proliferates in unclean places with standing water. (Photo: Pixabay)

WHO: Malaria cases on decline in Tamil Nadu

According to WHO, between 2000 and 2014, the South East Asian Region achieved an 85 per cent decline in malaria...

26 April 2016 6:15 AM IST

Justice B. Rajendran, Madras High court Judge lights a lamp and inaugurated the conference. (Photo: DC)

Awareness of diabetes-blindness can save sight'

It has been found that one of the main reasons for corneal blindness is infection to the cornea.

25 April 2016 6:50 AM IST

When you develop rashes, keep skin cool by placing ice every now and then on the affected area.

Too much sweat? Beware of rashes

Prevention better in case of skin infections: Doctors.

23 April 2016 6:23 AM IST