Delhi smog: Respiratory issues along with cases of asthma and allergies on the rise
Apart from respiratory issues, residents of Delhi/NCR have also been complaining about burning eyes the moment one steps out of the house.
Nov 06, 2016, 11:39 AM IST
As tuberculosis care burns hole in pockets, TB patients urge govt to make it affordable!
In a letter addressed to the health ministry and Prime Ministers office, the survivors have urged them to consider and implement these steps immediately as the number of cases are on a high.
Nov 05, 2016, 18:16 PM IST
Antibiotics to be used to prevent infections before and during surgery only: WHO
The guidelines also said people preparing for surgery should always have a bath or shower but should not be shaved.
Nov 03, 2016, 23:51 PM IST
UNICEF declares pollution a major factor in deaths of 600,000 children per year!
To address the issue, UNICEF has called upon approximately 200 governments for a meeting in Morocco, which will take place from November 7-18.
Oct 31, 2016, 13:34 PM IST
WHO urges SE Asian countries to strengthen health system against stroke
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday urged the countries of the Southeast Asian region to strengthen their health care system to tackle the rising incidence of stroke witnessed in the region along with other low income countries every year.
Oct 29, 2016, 00:24 AM IST
Bird flu: Centre issues health alert to states
Birds in Delhi, Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) and Kerala have tested positive avian influenza AH5N8, which according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), is considered less risky of being transmitted to humans. But the government is taking no chances.
Oct 26, 2016, 10:51 AM IST
Onion compound may help fight ovarian cancer, say researchers
A natural compound isolated from onions may help treat the most common type of ovarian cancer, a new study has claimed.
Oct 23, 2016, 16:36 PM IST
Scientists establish link between cesarean birth and obesity in infants
A recent study conducted at the Purdue University on an indigenous group of Maya people fortified the link between Cesarean births and obesity in children.
Oct 13, 2016, 19:35 PM IST
Zika virus likely to spread across Asia: WHO
Zika generally has mild effects but is more dangerous for pregnant women as it has been linked to severe birth defects, including the brain deformation microcephaly.
Oct 11, 2016, 10:47 AM IST
Delhi chokes, Beijing suffocates; Asian giants under severe threat of rising pollution levels!
Due to the monsoon season, the rising pollution levels let up a bit, but the change in season has pushed the air quality from bad to worse as we inched towards the end of September.
Oct 10, 2016, 22:48 PM IST
20 minutes of cycling can almost half your risk of dying from a heart-related disease: Study
A study conducted by the Purdue University concluded that regular cycling can cut your risk of heart disease by a whopping 50%.
Oct 10, 2016, 00:09 AM IST
Chronic diseases: Over 20% of Indians suffer from cancer, diabetes, heart and respiratory illnesses
As per the World Health Organisation, non-communicable diseases or chronic diseases, such as cancer, heart ailments, respiratory diseases and diabetes, kill 38 million people globally every year.
Oct 05, 2016, 08:47 AM IST
No improvement in air quality, WHO declares Delhi as world's most polluted megacity!
11,297 persons per sq km in Delhi at risk.
Oct 03, 2016, 17:47 PM IST
Yoga helps in building resilience against non communicable diseases
Health Minister J P Nadda on Wednesday said that yoga helps in building resilience against the non-communicable diseases and can also be used for preventing and controlling many other lifestyle diseases.
Sep 08, 2016, 00:27 AM IST
WHO certifies Sri Lanka as Malaria-free
According to WHO, after Malaria cases soared in the 1970s and 80s, the country's anti-Malaria campaign in the 1990s adjusted its strategy to intensively target the parasite in addition to targeting the mosquitoes.
India may have up to three times more TB patients than assumed
The study found that in 2014, the private sector treated between 1.9 million and 5.34 million cases -- or about double the cases handled by government-run hospitals.
Sep 06, 2016, 08:41 AM IST
Cutting down on alcohol content in beer can save lives: Study
A decrease in ethanol, the most harmful ingredient in alcoholic beverages, would be expected to lead to lower blood alcohol levels in drinkers.
Aug 11, 2016, 19:23 PM IST
There is one doctor for 893 patients: Govt
There is one doctor for every 893 patients in the country if allopathic doctors and those practising Ayurveda, Unani and Homeopathy streams are considered together, Lok Sabha was informed on Friday.
Aug 05, 2016, 22:35 PM IST
2016 Rio Olympics: WHO chief going to the Games, says Zika risk low
Brazil has been hardest hit by the disease outbreak, and many physicians, competitors and potential visitors have expressed fears the Olympics could serve as a catalyst to spread the virus globally.
Jul 29, 2016, 17:23 PM IST
Amitabh Bachchan calls for educating Aanganwadis about Hepatitis
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan says hepatitis awareness drive can also be spread to aanganwadis - the government-run women and child care centres - to help prevent the disease among women and children.
Jul 29, 2016, 12:32 PM IST
