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Punjab CM dedicates 35th mother and childcare centre
Chandigarh, June 7 (IANS) In a step aimed at imparting quality health services to people, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday dedicated the 35th mother and childcare centre within a year.
2023-06-07
Category: India, Punjab,National,Health/Medicine,Politics
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Threat of pandemics far from over: Minister Bharati Pawar at G20 meet
Hyderabad, June 4 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Bharati Pravin Pawar has said that the threat of pandemics is far from over and called for integrating and strengthening One Health-based surveillance system.
2023-06-04
Category: India, Charleston,National,Health/Medicine
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Kannada actress Prema takes ramp walk with cancer survivors to spread message of courage
Bangalore, June 4 (IANS) Kannada actress Prema took a ramp walk with cancer survivors to spread the message of courage and positivity about beating the dreaded and stigmatised disease in Bengaluru on the occasion of the National Cancer Survivors' Day.
2023-06-04
Category: India, Karnataka,National,Cinema/Showbiz,Health/Medicine,Human Interest/Society
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SGPGIMS conducts laser surgery for pilonidal sinus
Lucknow, May 26 (IANS) Plastic surgeons at the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) have successfully conducted laser surgery for pilonidal sinus in a day-care procedure.
2023-05-26
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Health/Medicine
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Jailed AAP leader Satyendar Jain admitted to hospital after slipping in Tihar washroom
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) The jailed AAP leader and former Minister of Health in the Delhi government, Satyendar Jain was admitted to the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital following a minor accident that occurred in the washroom of Tihar Jail, an official said on Thursday.
2023-05-25
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Health/Medicine
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Dementia risk increases the younger a person develops diabetes: Study
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) The risk of developing dementia increases in persons with Type 2 diabetes who develop glucose resistance earlier in their lives, a significant study has revealed.
2023-05-25
Category: India, Delhi,Health/Medicine
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American private astronaut mission to test cancer drugs in space
New York, May 23 (IANS) American private space habitat company Axiom Space's latest mission to the International Space Station (ISS) also carried several experiments on human stem cell ageing, inflammation and cancer to the low Earth orbit lab.
2023-05-23
Category: International, United States,Health/Medicine
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Apple Watch calls for medical help for woman suffering from heart issue in US
San Francisco, May 8 (IANS) A US woman's Apple Watch Fall Detection features helped her get medical attention after collapsing because of a major heart problem.
2023-05-08
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology,Health/Medicine
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AIIMS Patna alumnus's Sunday health camps provide free care to 10K villagers
Patna, May 7 (IANS) In today's age, when doctors are charging hefty fees for the treatment of patients, there is a team of doctors in Patna who provide free medical checkups and free medicines every Sunday to villagers.
2023-05-07
Category: India, Bihar,National,Health/Medicine
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Actor Sarath Babu's family denies rumours of his demise
Hyderabad, May 4 (IANS) Veteran actor Sarath Babu's family has denied rumours of his demise on Thursday and clarified that his condition is stable.
2023-05-04
Category: India, Charleston,National,Cinema/Showbiz,Health/Medicine
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Rajnath Singh tests positive for Covid
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has tested positive for Covid-19. He was scheduled to attend the Indian Air Force Commanders' Conference here on Thursday, but had to skip it after being tested positive for the virus.
2023-04-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine,Politics
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Eye tests conducted for one cr people under T'gana's 'Kanti Velugu'
Hyderabad, April 9 (IANS) The health authorities in Telangana have conducted free eye tests of more than one crore people under second phase of 'Kanti Velugu', billed as the world's largest eye screening programme.
2023-04-09
Category: India, Charleston,National,Health/Medicine,Politics
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AstraZeneca shot raised heart-related death risk in young women: Report
London, March 30 (IANS) AstraZeneca's Covid vaccine (manufactured and administered in India as Covishield) raised the risk of heart problem, and death by 3.5 times in young women in the first three months following the first dose, according to a report.
2023-03-30
Category: International, United Kingdom,Health/Medicine
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'Walk for Health' to promote physical, mental wellbeing
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Ahead of International Women's Day, the Union health ministry on Sunday organised a mega walkathon event 'Walk for Health' at district headquarters across the country to promote physical and mental wellbeing.
2023-03-05
Category: India, Delhi,Health/Medicine
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Surat toddler bitten savagely by dogs, succumbs in hospital
Surat, Feb 23 (IANS) A two-year-old girl, who was cornered by three to four dogs and received 30 to 40 bites, succumbed to her injuries at a government hospital in Surat on Thursday.
2023-02-23
Category: India, Gujarat,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Health/Medicine,Environment/Wildlife
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Apple Watch saves owner from fatal internal bleeding after nap
San Francisco, Feb 20 (IANS) Apple Watch has helped to save the wearer's life, by alerting about a racing pulse following a nap that led to a diagnosis of severe internal bleeding.
2023-02-20
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology,Health/Medicine
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Now track periods right from wrist with Samsung Galaxy Watch5
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Samsung has added temperature sensor functionality in its Galaxy Watch5 series that will bring temperature-based period tracking to the wrist.
2023-02-14
Category: India, Delhi,Technology,Health/Medicine
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Babul Supriyo hospitalised after complaining of chest pain
Kolkata, Feb 13 (IANS) Singer-turned-politician and West Bengal Tourism Minister Babul Supriyo was on Monday admitted to a hospital in Kolkata following complaints of severe chest pain, along with extreme uneasiness and excessive sweating.
2023-02-13
Category: India, West Bengal,National,Health/Medicine,Politics
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Oommen Chandy recovering from pneumonia
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 8 (IANS) Two-time former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy is responding well to the medicines and recovering from pneumonia, said a medical bulletin issued by hospital on Wednesday.
2023-02-08
Category: India, Kerala,National,Health/Medicine,Politics
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Is ailing Oommen Chandy 'waiting for faith healing'?
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 1 (IANS) A piquant situation has arisen with there being speculation whether in this age of modern medical science, two-time Kerala Congress Chief Minister Oommen Chandy is now waiting for faith healing to take place for his throat cancer which is in an advanced stage.
2023-02-01
Category: India, Kerala,National,Health/Medicine,Politics
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Akali Dal slams Punjab govt for closing down rural dispensaries
Chandigarh, Jan 31 (IANS) Shiromani Akali Dal legal wing President Arshdeep Singh Kler on Tuesday condemned the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for issuing notifications to close down all rural dispensaries in Punjab and transferring doctors and accompanying staff to Aam Aadmi clinics.
2023-01-31
Category: India, Punjab,National,Health/Medicine,Politics
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Long Covid cripples millions & best protection is vaccination, say experts
Hong Kong, Jan 29 (IANS) About 71 per cent of people with long Covid required medical treatment or were unable to work for six months or more, according to a new study.
2023-01-29
Category: International, Hong Kong,National,Health/Medicine
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Uganda carries out polio vaccination in areas affected by previous Ebola outbreak
Kampala, Jan 29 (IANS) Uganda has rolled out a polio vaccination exercise in districts that were affected by the Ebola outbreak, which was contained early this month.
2023-01-29
Category: International, South Africa,Health/Medicine,Politics
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In freezing Kupwara, Pune medico leads women's march to 'Save the Girl Child'
Kupwara (J&K)/Pune, Jan 3 (IANS) Over 2,000 people, mostly women, led by Pune gynaecologist Dr Ganesh Rakh, trooped onto the streets of Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara town for a march in the freezing temperature, raising slogans of 'Beti Bachao', the organisers said on Tuesday.
2023-01-03
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National,Health/Medicine,Religion
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Enemy changing with time, Centre keeps close watch: Mandaviya on Covid situation
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday said in the Lok Sabha the Centre was keeping an eye on the global Covid situation following the recent surge in cases in China and other countries, and since the enemy was changing with time there was a need to continue a collective fight.
2022-12-22
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine,IANS Special Series
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US Covid-19 cases surpass 100 mn: Johns Hopkins University
Washington, Dec 21 (IANS) The total number of Covid-19 cases registered in the US since the outbreak of the pandemic in early 2020 has surpassed the 100 million mark, accounting for the highest number in the world, according to data from the Johns Hopkins University.
2022-12-21
Category: International, United States,Health/Medicine
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India has given push to indigenous research, finally reaping benefits: Mandaviya
New Delhi/Hyderabad, Dec 17 (IANS) For any society to move forward, research and innovation remain a crucial aspect. India has given push to indigenous research and this is reaping benefits for us now, said Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday.
2022-12-17
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine,Politics
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OPPO showcases family health monitor, new Assisted Reality glass at 'INNO DAY 2022'
New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) Global technology brand OPPO on Wednesday organised its annual technology event called 'OPPO INNO DAY 2022' and unveiled the first product under its 'OHealth' brand called the 'OHealth H1' family health monitor, along with other innovative products.
2022-12-14
Category: India, Delhi,Technology,Health/Medicine
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Responding to malaria, TB as crucial as emerging health threats: Dr Fauci
New York, Nov 29 (IANS) The world needs to improve healthcare capabilities to respond to established infectious diseases like malaria and tuberculosis while also responding to emerging threats, the outgoing director of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Dr Anthony S. Fauci, has stressed.
2022-11-29
Category: International, United States,Health/Medicine
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No external pressure to accelerate Covaxin development: Bharat Biotech
Hyderabad, Nov 17 (IANS) Vaccine-maker Bharat Biotech has denied that there was any external pressure to accelerate development of Covaxin, its vaccine for Covid-19.
2022-11-17
Category: India, Charleston,National,Health/Medicine
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Delhi govt to start 'Mahila Mohalla Clinic' for women specialised treatment
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) The Delhi government will, on Wednesday, launch a special 'Mahila Mohalla Clinic' in the city to provide free gynaecological treatment to women.
2022-11-02
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine,Politics
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Jayam Ravi tests positive for Covid
Chennai, Oct 22 (IANS) Actor Jayam Ravi, who plays the titular role of Arunmozhi Varman in director Mani Ratnam's blockbuster hit 'Ponniyin Selvan 1', has announced that he has tested positive for Covid-19.
2022-10-22
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,Cinema/Showbiz,Health/Medicine,Southern Cinema
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SC imposes Rs 20K fine on plea to declare Satyendar Jain of 'unsound mind'
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday junked a plea seeking to declare Delhi minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislator Satyendar Jain as "a person with unsound mind" and disqualify him from the Assembly on this ground, and imposed a fine of Rs 20,000 on the petitioner.
2022-10-14
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine,Immigration/Law/Rights,IANS Special Series,Politics
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World Rabies Day: Vaccination drive launched for stray dogs in NCR
Gurugram, Sep 28 (IANS) To spread awareness about the importance of rabies vaccines on the occasion of World Rabies Day, the DCC (Dogs Cats & Companions) Animal Hospital here launched a vaccination drive to administer shots to stray dogs across Delhi-NCR.
2022-09-28
Category: India, Haryana,National,Health/Medicine
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Prez Murmu unveils foundation stone for ICMR-NIV South Zone, Bengaluru
New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday unveiled the foundation stone for ICMR-National Institute of Virology (NIV), South Zone at Bengaluru virtually.
2022-09-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine,Politics
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Bring millets back in your kitchen for healthy living, says Millet Man
Shimla, Sep 20 (IANS) Popularly known as the 'Millet Man of India', Khadar Vali called upon farmers, agriculture scientists and policy makers to promote millets in agriculture to save soil, water, environment and, above all, human health.
2022-09-20
Category: India, Himachal Pradesh,National,Education,Health/Medicine,Human Interest/Society,Business/Economy
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Inactivity makes you rusty, says Shilpa, as she does yogic stretches
Chennai, Aug 22 (IANS) Actress Shilpa Shetty, who fractured her leg while shooting for Rohit Shetty's web series, 'Indian Police Force', has already begun to do stretching exercises, even though she has been advised to rest.
2022-08-22
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,Cinema/Showbiz,Health/Medicine,Bollywood
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Unani toothpaste for dental ailments by Dawakhana Tibbiya
Aligarh (UP), Aug 21 (IANS) The Dawakhana Tibbiya College in Aligarh Muslim University has come up with a toothpaste called 'Payodent', which promises to be beneficial for bleeding and swollen gums and pyorrhoea.
2022-08-21
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Education,Health/Medicine
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Aster Medcity and Medtronic partner for Deep Brain Therapy in Parkinson's patients
Kochi, Aug 18 (IANS) Aster Medcity and India Medtronic on Wednesday announced their partnership to build a comprehensive and advanced Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) program for Parkinson's patients in India.
2022-08-18
Category: India, Kerala,Health/Medicine
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Bad dreams in older adults could signal onset of Parkinson's: Study
London, June 8 (IANS) Older adults who start to experience bad dreams or nightmares could be exhibiting the earliest signs of Parkinson's disease, according to a study.
2022-06-08
Category: International, United Kingdom,Science/Tech,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Health/Medicine
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After Sonia, Priyanka also tests positive for Covid-19
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) A day after Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi tested Covid-19 positive, her daughter and party General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi also tested positive for the virus infection on Friday.
2022-06-03
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine,Politics
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India reports 2,323 fresh Covid cases, 25 deaths
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) India on Saturday reported 2,323 fresh Covid cases, an increase against the 2,259 infections registered the previous day, the Union Health Ministry said.
2022-05-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine
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India reports 2,364 fresh Covid cases, 10 deaths
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) India reported 2,364 fresh Covid cases in a span of 24 hours, which is an increase over the previous day's count of 1,829 infections, the Union Health Ministry said on Thursday morning.
2022-05-19
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine
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India logs 2,487 Covid cases, 13 deaths
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) India on Sunday reported 2,487 fresh Covid cases, a decline against the 2,858 infections registered the previous day, the Union Health Ministry said.
2022-05-15
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine
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India reports 2,858 fresh Covid cases, 11 deaths
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) India on Saturday reported 2,858 fresh Covid cases, against the 2,841 infections registered the previous day, the Union Health Ministry.
2022-05-14
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine
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India logs 2,897 Covid cases in last 24 hrs, 54 deaths
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) India on Wednesday registered a rise in fresh Covid-19 cases at 2,897, against previous day's 2,288, the Union Health Ministry said.
2022-05-11
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine
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India sees significant dip in Covid cases; 2,288 cases logged in 24 hrs
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) India on Tuesday registered 2,288 fresh Covid cases, a considerable decline against previous day's 3,207, as per the Union Health Ministry data.
2022-05-10
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine
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Mandaviya stresses on synergy between preventive, modern medical facilities
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The goal of the Centre is to work holistically in the health sector with synergy between preventive healthcare and modern medical facilities, said Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday.
2022-05-09
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine
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India logs 3,805 new Covid cases, 22 deaths
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) India on Saturday reported 3,805 new Covid cases, a considerable rise against the 3,545 infections registered the previous day, the Union Health Ministry said.
2022-05-07
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine
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Spurt in gastroenteritis cases in Lucknow
Lucknow, May 6 (IANS) There has been a spurt in cases of gastroenteritis, diarrhoea and dysentery in Lucknow since the past two weeks.
2022-05-06
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Health/Medicine
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