Canberra, Sep 12 (IANS) More than 1 million Australians are projected to have dementia by 2065, a government report said on Friday. According to the Australian Institute of Health and… Continue reading Australia faces rising dementia burden with over 1 million cases by 2065
New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) The Union government has relaxed the rules for opening Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) by rolling back the minimum-distance requirements in metropolitan and “million-plus cities”, according… Continue reading Govt eases norms for opening Jan Aushadhi Kendras in metro, ‘million-plus cities’: Report
New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) AIIMS New Delhi has installed the da Vinci Surgical robot by US-based Intuitive to equip surgeons and care teams with the skills and technology training… Continue reading AIIMS Delhi installs da Vinci Surgical robot to boost training in robotic surgery
Gandhinagar, Sep 11 (IANS) As Bhupendra Patel-led Gujarat government completes four years in power, the state support in healthcare services has stood out as its defining achievement. Through the Chief… Continue reading Gujarat govt aiding citizens in healthcare with Chief Minister’s Relief Fund
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) The 164 National Viral Research and Diagnostic Laboratories (VRDLs) are sentinels that are protecting India from viruses and pathogens, said Anupriya Patel, Union Minister of… Continue reading National Viral Research and Diagnostic laboratories protecting India from viruses, pathogens: Minister
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Exposure to micro- and nano plastics may be linked to the development of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study in mice. Micro- and nano plastics… Continue reading Microplastic exposure may be tied to Alzheimer’s disease risk: Study
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) After reviewing the current situation of dengue and malaria in the country, the government has issued an advisory to states to intensify preventive measures for… Continue reading Govt issues advisory to states to step up preventive measures against dengue, malaria
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 11 (IANS) The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) has mobilised over 10 crore women into 90 lakh self-help groups (SHGs) across the country, with many becoming… Continue reading Over 10 crore women mobilised into 90 lakh self-help groups in India: Govt official
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) While deaths from chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and stroke decreased for most countries, in almost 60 per cent of nations, the rate… Continue reading Cancer, heart disease deaths declined globally, progress slower in 60 pc countries: The Lancet
Kinshasa, Sep 11 (IANS) The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that it is continuing its efforts to support the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in halting the spread of… Continue reading WHO steps up support as new Ebola outbreak hits Congo’s Kasai Province
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) The Directorate General of Health Services has issued a directive asking physiotherapists not to use the ‘Dr.’ prefix, as they are not medical doctors. In… Continue reading Physiotherapists are not medical doctors, cannot use ‘Dr.’ prefix: DGHS
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) An increasing rise in global temperatures is set to drive cases of dengue by as much as 76 per cent across a large number of… Continue reading Warming climate to surge dengue cases by 76 pc across Asia, Americas by 2050: Study
