A plant-based diet can aid Indians in the fight against diabetes, heart ailments
More than 69 million people in India have been diagnosed with diabetes according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Feb 13, 2017, 23:29 PM IST
India views epilepsy as reason to annul, prohibit marriages: WHO
A great proportion of the causes of death related to epilepsy in low and middle-income countries, such as falls, drowning, burns and prolonged seizures, are potentially preventable, the WHO said.
Feb 13, 2017, 22:30 PM IST
Combating the cancer menace: Experts put their views across on ways to tackle the illness
Of the total cancer detections in the country, 30 per cent are directly linked to tobacco use.
Feb 12, 2017, 22:32 PM IST
Diabetes on a steady rise in India; claimed 3.5 lakh lives in 2015!
The prevalence of diabetes in the country was nearly 70 million in 2015.
Feb 07, 2017, 18:24 PM IST
India world's largest contributor to cancer deaths; doctors say 70% patients avoid consultation till terminal stage
According to doctors, at advanced stages only 30 per cent of the cases can be cured. However, they too have a chance of relapse.
Feb 05, 2017, 12:04 PM IST
World Cancer Day 2017: Most common types of cancer and prevention tips!
It is the leading cause of death worldwide and accounted for 8.2 million deaths (22% of all NCD deaths) in 2012, as per WHO statistics.
Feb 02, 2017, 21:48 PM IST
Delhi government's health model to be presented to World Health Organisation
The Delhi government, under the reign of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has set up more than 100 Mohalla Clinics since taking office in February 2015 and plans to take the number to 1,000.
Feb 01, 2017, 00:14 AM IST
WHO on high alert for spread of bird flu
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday said it was on maximum alert for the rapid spread of bird flu cases across the world.
Jan 23, 2017, 23:27 PM IST
Cattle shed sanitization on priority for malaria prevention in India
The study emphasised an urgent need for mosquito-control efforts to take into account the relationship between mosquitoes and cattle.
Jan 17, 2017, 00:11 AM IST
For your heart, depression may be as risky as obesity and cholesterol
Depression accounted for nearly 15 per cent of the cardiovascular deaths.
Jan 15, 2017, 18:29 PM IST
3 die every 10 minutes in road accidents; up 9% in 4 years
State highways, three per cent of India`s road length, contributed to 25 per cent of road accidents and 28 per cent of deaths due to road mishaps.
Jan 11, 2017, 13:06 PM IST
World Health Organisation report estimates 8 million tobacco-related deaths by 2030!
Around 80 per cent of smokers across the world will pay a higher price in tackling the economic consequences of the addiction, said the study released on Tuesday.
Jan 10, 2017, 23:38 PM IST
New treatment could fast-track elephantiasis elimination
Lymphatic filariasis is caused by parasitic worms, and is transmitted to humans by mosquitoes.
Dec 27, 2016, 00:24 AM IST
Delayed procedure of cutting the umbilical cord after delivery gives your baby numerous health benefits, say physicians!
The World Health Organization recommends delaying the procedure by an entire minute in the same conditions.
Dec 26, 2016, 23:25 PM IST
Vaccine to combat deadly Ebola virus developed; found 100 percent effective in human trials!
The vaccine is the first to prevent infection from one of the most lethal known pathogens, according to the results published in The Lancet journal.
Dec 23, 2016, 12:24 PM IST
HIV: WHO's new guidance on self-testing ahead of World AIDS Day
HIV self-testing means people can use oral fluid or blood-finger-pricks to discover their status in a private and convenient setting.
Nov 29, 2016, 21:22 PM IST
Vapers urge WHO to back safer products for smokers
Vapers on Wednesday called on the World Health Organisation to allow the world's one billion smokers to have equal access to safer alternatives to cigarettes such as the electronic cigarettes they smoke.
Nov 09, 2016, 20:23 PM IST
Smoking of hookahs to be monitored as part of anti-tobacco move: WHO FCTC
Aiming to curb consumption of tobacco among the youth at an early stage, the World Health Organisation Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) has urged its 180 member nations to monitor waterpipe (Indian hookah) tobacco use through a national surveillance system to cover all age groups.
Nov 09, 2016, 18:42 PM IST
Committed to every plan and programme to curb tobacco use and diseases caused by it: JP Nadda
Nadda also said WHO FCTC rules are the strongest tool to curb the tobacco use in the world.
Nov 07, 2016, 14:28 PM IST
Delhi smog: Residents hold themselves responsible, say shouldn't have burnt crackers on Diwali
Acknowledging that the government alone should not be held responsible, locals are now lamenting over the fact that they should have paid heed to the former’s request.
Nov 07, 2016, 11:55 AM IST
