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“Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” reminds us of connect between ours and planet’s health, says Saima Wazed“Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” reminds us of connect between ours and planet’s health, says Saima Wazed

“Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” reminds us of connect between ours and planet’s health, says Saima Wazed

Ahead of the International Day of Yoga, Saima Wazed, Regional Director for WHO South-East Asia spoke about this year's theme,…

3 weeks ago
“Over 200 diarrhoea cases reported in Jajpur,” says Director of Public Health for Odisha govt“Over 200 diarrhoea cases reported in Jajpur,” says Director of Public Health for Odisha govt

“Over 200 diarrhoea cases reported in Jajpur,” says Director of Public Health for Odisha govt

Director of Public Health, Odisha, Dr Nilakantha Mishra, said on Friday that there is a sudden rise in diarrhoea cases…

1 month ago
First person of Indian origin elected head of American Medical AssociationFirst person of Indian origin elected head of American Medical Association

First person of Indian origin elected head of American Medical Association

Srinivas Mukkamala was elected President of the American Medical Association, the first person of Indian origin to lead the organisation…

1 month ago
Pharma tariff exemption to boost India-US trade ties: IPA’s Secretary General Sudarshan JainPharma tariff exemption to boost India-US trade ties: IPA’s Secretary General Sudarshan Jain

Pharma tariff exemption to boost India-US trade ties: IPA’s Secretary General Sudarshan Jain

The Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA) on Thursday welcomed the exclusion of pharmaceuticals from US tariffs, with Secretary General Sudarshan Jain…

3 months ago
India-Nepal sign MoUs for projects in education, health, culture sectors, to be implemented under grant assistance by IndiaIndia-Nepal sign MoUs for projects in education, health, culture sectors, to be implemented under grant assistance by India

India-Nepal sign MoUs for projects in education, health, culture sectors, to be implemented under grant assistance by India

The Embassy of India in Kathmandu, along with the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration, Government of Nepal and…

3 months ago
‘Rs 64,000 crore spent on creating public and community health centres’: Union Home Minister Amit Shah at Hisar‘Rs 64,000 crore spent on creating public and community health centres’: Union Home Minister Amit Shah at Hisar

‘Rs 64,000 crore spent on creating public and community health centres’: Union Home Minister Amit Shah at Hisar

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday highlighted the Modi government's achievements in the health sector at the inauguration program…

3 months ago
US-India to strengthen biomedical research cooperation with focus on cancerUS-India to strengthen biomedical research cooperation with focus on cancer

US-India to strengthen biomedical research cooperation with focus on cancer

The first-ever US-India Cancer Moonshot Dialogue was held in New Delhi, with a focus on cancer, strengthening US-India biomedical research…

11 months ago
India, Denmark hold 4-day event to strengthen cooperation in fields of infectious diseases, One Health approachIndia, Denmark hold 4-day event to strengthen cooperation in fields of infectious diseases, One Health approach

India, Denmark hold 4-day event to strengthen cooperation in fields of infectious diseases, One Health approach

India and Denmark in Monday started a four-day bilateral dialogue between the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Ministry of…

1 year ago
India hosts side event on women, children, adolescent health in Geneva; Union Health Secy outlines commitment to implement proactive actionsIndia hosts side event on women, children, adolescent health in Geneva; Union Health Secy outlines commitment to implement proactive actions

India hosts side event on women, children, adolescent health in Geneva; Union Health Secy outlines commitment to implement proactive actions

India hosted a side event on women, children and adolescent health in collaboration with Norway, the United Nations Children's Fund…

1 year ago
UK introducing world’s first 7-minute injection to treat cancer patientsUK introducing world’s first 7-minute injection to treat cancer patients

UK introducing world’s first 7-minute injection to treat cancer patients

Britain's National Health Service will be the first in the world to offer an under-the-skin injection to cancer patients which…

2 years ago
Can we normalise disability through outdoor sports?Can we normalise disability through outdoor sports?

Can we normalise disability through outdoor sports?

By Anusha Subramanian Recently, I was on a trek with a group of seven women, and among them was Vandana…

2 years ago
Can Espresso coffee help prevent Alzheimer’s disease?Can Espresso coffee help prevent Alzheimer’s disease?

Can Espresso coffee help prevent Alzheimer’s disease?

Researchers at the University of Verona in Italy have carried out lab tests that show Espresso coffee prevents the aggregation…

2 years ago
Govt cuts prices of 51 medicinesGovt cuts prices of 51 medicines

Govt cuts prices of 51 medicines

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has fixed the retail prices of 51 medicines which include those used for treating…

2 years ago
In a first, saliva test kit for pregnancy launched in UK, IrelandIn a first, saliva test kit for pregnancy launched in UK, Ireland

In a first, saliva test kit for pregnancy launched in UK, Ireland

A novel product that enables women to know whether they are pregnant through a saliva test at home has been…

2 years ago
Here’s a list of foods that can help to improve your eyesightHere’s a list of foods that can help to improve your eyesight

Here’s a list of foods that can help to improve your eyesight

Consuming a healthy, balanced diet is crucial in this digital age where the majority of people spend more than half…

3 years ago

First India-made vaccine to fight cervical cancer to be launched tomorrow

The Serum Institute of India and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) are set to launch India's first indigenously developed Quadrivalent…

3 years ago

Transgenders to get health insurance cover

In what can be described as a landmark initiative in the sphere of inclusivity, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed…

3 years ago

What you need to know about keeping children’s eyes in good health

<p> Only half of the parents recognize that screen time has a major impact on their child's eye health, suggests…

3 years ago

All You Need To Know About Chandigarh-Based App ‘Yoboshu’ | Mental & Physical Health Care App

<p> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GBXhcTwr09Y" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p> <p> It is founded…

3 years ago

US docs successfully transplant pig hearts in two brain-dead humans in major breakthrough

<p>  A team at NYU Langone Health successfully transplanted two genetically engineered pig hearts into recently brain-dead humans in June…

3 years ago

Monkeypox cases on the rise globally with Europe emerging as epicentre, WHO worried

<p> With the number of monkeypox cases increasing rapidly worldwide, the World Health Organization has decided to take a relook…

3 years ago