Health
As pollution worsens, Delhi schools to remain closed till November 15
The apex court had on November 4 banned construction and demolition activities in the region till further orders.
Delhi air pollution reaches severe category, 25% contribution of farm fires in nearby states
The worsened condition on Tuesday was because of factors like low temperatures, the higher share of external pollutants and low surface-level wind speed.
Google healthcare data move makes some quesy
Reports that Google was amassing medical data prompted a blog post by the Internet giant revealing a project code-named "Nightingale," evidently in tribute to Florence Nightingale whose nursing work d
Record-aiming dental camp in Delhi on Children’s Day
More than 1,500 children are likely to be screened on Children’s Day on November 14 for anti-cavity treatment (fluoride application) as part of a record-aiming, mega free dental camp in Delhi planne
World Pneumonia Day: Pneumonia major infant killer, Bengal committed to fighting it, says Mamata
"Today is World Pneumonia Day. Pneumonia is one of the leading infectious killers of children under the age of 5. Our government in #Bangla is fully committed to combating pneumonia and other common,
Shocking! Over 68 per cent of cancer patients die in India; make treatment affordable, says panel
The panel has recommended to set up a hub and spoke model under the Tata Memorial Centre, which is the leader in cancer treatment and is supported by the Department of Atomic Energy.
Delhi High Court big decision on charges by private nursing homes, hospitals; Check details
A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice C Hari Shankar further said that charges levied by a private nursing home or hospital would also depend upon the facilities available with them.
Air pollution is killing! Linked with higher risk of heart disease and stroke in India
A team led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) in Spain is the first to explore the association between ambient and household air pollution, and carotid intima-media thickness (CIM
Four southern states to get medical device parks
The project of Andhra Pradesh Medtech Zone for creation of Common Facility Centre (CFC) for Superconducting Magnetic Coil Testing and Research was given in-principle approval recently.
Almost 100 pc children in Bengal completely immunised: CM Mamata Banerjee
"Today is World Immunisation Day. Immunisation against vaccine-preventable diseases is essential for a healthy life. You will be happy to know that almost 100 per cent of the children in #Bengal have
Good diet is too costly for people and the planet, says new Lancet study
Now, a new study has come out with a startling finding that a diet which can improve human and planetary health would be unaffordable for 1.58 billion people worldwide, most people living in sub-Sahar
Good news! India marks 26.9 percent decline in Maternal Mortality Ratio since 2013
The aforementioned SRS bulletin was issued from the Office of the Registrar General, which also highlighted an interesting fact that the most significant decline is 'heartening' and it pertains to the
Miraculous Surgery: Doctors remove 53 stones from Iraqi woman’s salivary glands!
The woman was from Baghdad and had complained of recurrent swelling and pain in the parotid gland’s right side after drinking water and eating food.
Indian Doctors to get new fast-track visa for UK
The main features of such a new visa would be a halving of fees and a quicker processing time of just two weeks for qualified doctors and nurses.
Lab in America identifies rare new strain of HIV
Antiretroviral drugs, which reduce the viral load of an HIV carrier to the point at which the infection is both undetectable and cannot be transmitted further, have generally performed well against a
Govt plans to extend NPOP organic certificate to textile, cosmetic, AYUSH products
At present, organic foods are certified through the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) of Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the Commerce
Check your pollution immunity: labs across Delhi-NCR launch anti-pollution test packages
Lab chains have an offer - pollution test packages - that help analyse if your body is ready for fight against pollution.
Keeping your heart healthy: Five ways to fight cardiovascular disease risk
For those with health issues including cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes and lifestyle diseases, these are some ways to combat the risk and keep your heart healthy, and happy.
Women with HIV may transition to menopause earlier: Study
The researchers from the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) noted that the average age of menopause in Canada and the United States is between 50 and 52 years.
Say what! An extra 15 minute daily walk could boost global economy, here’s how
The economic boost would come from lower mortality rates - in other words keeping more people alive, working and contributing to the economy for longer, the study's authors said, and from employees ta
Delhiites, take note! Dengue cases cross 1000 mark, over 230 fresh cases in a week
Of the total dengue cases, October saw 787, the highest in any month so far his year while in the same month 249 malaria cases were also recorded, according to the report.
Loneliness puts cardiac patients at higher death risk: Study
The results of the study revealed that patients who said they felt lonely were nearly three times as likely to be anxious and depressed, and to report a significantly lower quality of life compared to
‘This city is not livable’: Delhiites are done with air pollution and raising their voice now
The pollution crisis is piling public pressure on the government to tackle the root causes of persistent haze.
FSSAI proposes ban on sale, ads of junk foods in school canteens, within 50 metres of campus
Nutrionists, dietitians must be engaged by the school administration to assist in the preparation of menu for the children, periodically.
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