New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Free medicines distribution, use of generics, and price regulation enabled a better control of hypertension -- a known risk for heart disease -- in India, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday, lauding the...
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) There is no strong scientific evidence to prove that paracetamol is linked to autism, said health experts on Tuesday, after US President Donald Trump linked the painkiller to the neurodevelopmental condition.Autism, also known as autism...
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Ayurveda is gaining global recognition as a system of holistic healthcare, said Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush on Tuesday.The Ministry of Ayush celebrated the 10th National Ayurveda Day celebrations at...
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda on Tuesday urged the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to remain alert to changing food habits and the market, and update food...
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) More than 76 lakh women and children have participated in the Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan, the government has said.The “Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar” Abhiyaan, launched on September 17, continues to witness overwhelming participation across...
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) At least 150 to 200 people reportedly fell ill in Delhi's Jahangirpuri area on Tuesday after consuming 'Kuttu Aata' also known as Buckwheat flour and were rushed to Babu Jagjivan Ram Hospital (BJRM Hospital). Officials...
Hanoi, Sep 23 (IANS) Vietnam's capital Hanoi has reported a sharp rise in dengue fever cases, with 258 new infections recorded from September 12 to 19, up from 190 cases in the previous week, local media reported. According to the...
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) has redefined healthcare in India, and is now moving towards a healthier India, where no one is left behind, said Union Health Minister JP...
United Nations, Sep 23 (IANS) UN humanitarians reported a sharp deterioration in the humanitarian situation in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, while the United Nations and its partners battle a cholera outbreak across western Darfur."Deadly attacks and fresh...
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The ancient medical tradition of ayurveda can help build a healthy and balanced society, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush Prataprao Jadhav on the 10th National Ayurveda Day on Tuesday.Ayurveda Day was...
New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) There is an urgent need to integrate perinatal maternal mental health into national programmes to help fight postpartum depression, anxiety and other such conditions among new mothers, said health experts on Monday.According to the World...
New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) While undernutrition is generally associated with a lack of proper nutrition, health experts on Monday contended it is also an increasing risk factor for obesity and diabetes.According to UNICEF, in 2025, the global prevalence of...