India among 5 countries with highest rheumatic heart disease deaths
With 1,19,100 deaths, India is among the five nations -- Indonesia, the DR Congo, China and Pakistan -- that accounted for 73 per cent of rheumatic heart disease deaths globally in 2015, a study has showed.
Aug 24, 2017, 22:08 PM IST
Flood situation in UP remains grim, toll mounts to 91
Nearly 57,000 people have taken shelter in relief camps in flood-affected districts of eastern Uttar Pradesh where there was no let up in the situation as waters of rivers emanating from Nepal caused havoc in vast swathes of human habitation, the relief commissioner's office said citing a flood report compiled till yesterday.
Aug 24, 2017, 18:56 PM IST
India sees 1,094 swine flu deaths in 2017
According to the report, released for the 33rd week of this year on swine flu, the highest number of deaths was recorded in Maharashtra at 437, followed by Goa with 269 and Rajasthan with 69 deaths.
Air pollution may cause 60,000 deaths in 2030: Study
According to the study, hotter temperatures speed up the chemical reactions that create air pollutants like ozone and fine particulate matters, which impact public health.
Aug 02, 2017, 00:28 AM IST
Persistent mental stress ups death risk in heart disease patients
According to researchers, people with persistent mental distress, including depression and anxiety, were nearly four times as likely to have died of cardiovascular disease and nearly three times as likely to have died from any cause.
Jun 27, 2017, 13:22 PM IST
Oxygen supply cut claims lives of 17 patients at Indore's MY Hospital
The hospital administration has refuted the claims that the deaths were caused by lack of oxygen or "any other negligence".
Jun 23, 2017, 10:45 AM IST
Want to live long and healthy life? Include ten portions of fruits, veggies in your daily diet
One should include 10 portions or 800 grammes of fruit and vegetables daily as it help reduce the risk of early deaths.
Feb 23, 2017, 23:24 PM IST
EU condemns terrorist attack at church in Cairo
The European Union (EU) on Sunday condemned the terrorist attack at a Coptic church in Cairo which claimed 25 lives and wounded 49 others.
Dec 12, 2016, 03:34 AM IST
UN condemns suicide car bombing in Somalia
The UN top envoy in Somalia on Sunday condemned a suicide car bombing at the Mogadishu seaport, which left at least 16 people dead and several others injured.
Dec 12, 2016, 02:42 AM IST
Here's the truth about occasional smoking
But this new study suggests that smokers who go through much less than a pack of cigarettes a day still have an increased risk of an early death than non-smokers.
Dec 06, 2016, 12:24 PM IST
Panel discussion on Kanpur train accident- Part II
Panel discussion on Till when deaths in train will be tolerated? Watch this special segment and get to know more here.
Nov 21, 2016, 20:26 PM IST
Panel discussion on Kanpur train accident
Panel discussion on Till when deaths in train will be tolerated? Watch this special segment and get to know more here.
Nov 21, 2016, 20:23 PM IST
India beats China in air pollution deaths in 2015: Report
According to Global Burden of Disease project, India witnessed 50 deaths more than China reported per day in 2015.
Nov 18, 2016, 11:26 AM IST
Over 24 nations agree to reduce 12.6 m annual pollution deaths
According to WHO, around 12.6 million deaths a year are associated with environmental pollution.
Nov 16, 2016, 13:43 PM IST
Sleeping beside your baby can cause cot death
New-born babies should be put to bed in the same bedroom as their parents but not on the same bed for the first year of their life.
Oct 24, 2016, 16:29 PM IST
High-stressed jobs can lead to early grave
A team of researchers from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business found that individuals in low-control jobs, high job demands are associated with a 15.4 per cent increase in the likelihood of death.
Oct 17, 2016, 10:42 AM IST
Varanasi stampede: Death toll rises to 25, more than 100 injured
Death toll due to stampede in Varanasi rises to 25, more than 100 injured. Watch complete news story of News 100 for getting detailed updates!
Oct 16, 2016, 15:34 PM IST
Six electrocuted, over 20 injured as bus touches live wire in Odisha
At least six persons were electrocuted and over 20 injured when a bus came in contact with a live wire in Odisha's Dhenkanal district on Tuesday.
Sep 20, 2016, 20:44 PM IST
Dengue cases cross 2,000-mark in Bengal
Dengue cases in West Bengal have crossed the 2,000-mark this year while the official death count so far is at 14, a Health Department official said here on Thursday.
Aug 12, 2016, 00:44 AM IST
Moderate physical activity can prevent dementia
An increase in physical activity can prevent new cases of dementia globally each year, a new study has revealed.
Jul 31, 2016, 00:10 AM IST
