A student commits suicide every hour in India
Every hour, one student commits suicide in India, according to 2015 data (the latest available) from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).
Apr 07, 2017, 13:41 PM IST
Syria chemical attack victims gassed as they slept
Survivors of a deadly chemical attack earlier in the week in Syria that killed over 70 people, say they were gassed as they slept, a media report said.
Apr 06, 2017, 09:27 AM IST
Depression in children: Not a myth, what parents should do
But depression is certainly treatable and it needs to be addressed immediately.
Apr 05, 2017, 12:54 PM IST
Transforming water from poisonous to purified -- at no cost
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Apr 04, 2017, 10:37 AM IST
Prefer to sleep late? You're making yourself an easy prey to depression!
The study supports an association between circadian regulation and psychological functioning in patients with Type 2 diabetes.
Apr 03, 2017, 00:12 AM IST
WHO cites lack of support, social stigma as reasons for increase in global depression rate
Depression is a common mental illness characterised by persistent sadness and a loss of interest and lack of ability in everyday activities and work.
Mar 30, 2017, 20:35 PM IST
Scientists develop new rapid blood test to accelerate TB diagnosis!
Making matters worse, TB bacteria can lurk dormant in a person's lung tissue, often for decades, before spontaneously producing full-blown TB disease that can then spread to others.
Mar 28, 2017, 13:45 PM IST
India signs WHO's 'call for action', pledging to end TB in South East Asian region by 2030
In 2015, TB caused nearly 8,00,000 deaths in the region, while an estimated 4.74 million new cases were reported.
Mar 16, 2017, 17:33 PM IST
Tighter air quality standards in China could prevent 3 million premature deaths each year
Although PM10 mortality associations varied substantially across different cities, the researchers found a link between daily mortality and exposure to PM10 in 87 per cent of sampled cities.
Mar 15, 2017, 16:25 PM IST
B vitamins may provide a healthy shield against air pollution, claims study!
The study shows how individual-level prevention may be used to control the potential pathways underlying adverse effects of PM2.5, particles with an aerodynamic diameter of less than 2.5 micrometres.
Mar 14, 2017, 16:31 PM IST
Environmental pollutants claim lives of 1.7 million children each year: WHO
A polluted environment is a deadly one - particularly for young children, says Dr Margaret Chan, WHO Director-General.
Mar 06, 2017, 09:07 AM IST
Many websites providing 'misleading' vaccine safety info: WHO
The global health body said every month around 173 million users access VSN websites that contain, among other information, credible vaccine safety information.
Mar 03, 2017, 00:43 AM IST
WHO releases 1st ever list of 12 most 'dangerous superbugs' – Most of these bacteria have existence in India
As part of WHO’s efforts to address growing global resistance to antimicrobial medicines, the list was drawn up in a bid to guide and promote research and development (R&D) of new antibiotics.
Mar 02, 2017, 09:36 AM IST
12 'priority pathogens' greatest threats to human health; new antibiotics urgently required: WHO
The "priority pathogens" list published by the WHO on Monday has three rankings – critical, high and medium – according to how urgently new antibiotics are needed.
Feb 27, 2017, 22:32 PM IST
Alarming rise of mental cases in India: Over 5 cr Indians affected by depression, 3 cr others have anxiety, says WHO
HO document shows that while over five crore Indians, suffered from depression in 2015, over three crore others suffered from anxiety disorders in the corresponding year.
Feb 24, 2017, 09:24 AM IST
WHO regards depression as major cause of disability: Report
An estimated 322 million people suffered depressive disorders in 2015, a rise of 18.4 percent in a decade, as people live longer, the United Nations agency said in a report.
Feb 23, 2017, 21:07 PM IST
Football star Lionel Messi becomes face of Hepatitis C treatment initiative in Egypt
Messi has signed to become the ambassador for Tour n' Cure, the Egyptian initiative said on its website.
Feb 22, 2017, 10:48 AM IST
Researchers estimate life expectancy to exceed 90 by 2030!
The study offers many reasons behind the findings.
Feb 22, 2017, 09:28 AM IST
WHO assessment of India's National Regulatory Authority big boost to govt efforts towards quality healthcare: Nadda
Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Tuesday said the successful World Health Organisation (WHO) assessment of India's National Regulatory Authority will boost the government's efforts towards quality healthcare.
Feb 22, 2017, 00:28 AM IST
World Health Organisation calls for national framework to address health issues in India
As the Centre and states are at varying levels of development, there is a need to be cognisant of this reality.
Feb 19, 2017, 11:03 AM IST
