Health News and Updates
Chopra Nursing Home fully ready to serve people, awaits rates...
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 1: The reopening of Sir Colonel Chopra Nursing Home at Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu now hinges on the approval of...
MD NHM launches multi-prog training series to strengthen grassroots healthcare
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 1: National Health Mission (NHM), Jammu & Kashmir today announced the launch of a comprehensive multi-programme training series aimed at enhancing...
Study finds exposure to high temperatures during pregnancy impacts molecules that manage stress, energy
New Delhi, Nov 24: An exposure to high temperatures during pregnancy could be disrupting amino acids and vitamins key to managing stress and energy,...
ASCOMS Jammu hosts National Conference ‘GISICON 2025’
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 23: Microbiology and Medicine departments at Acharya Shri Chander College of Medical Sciences (ASCOMS) & Hospital, Jammu, successfully hosted the 10th...
Secretary Health attends 2-day Valley Urocon-3
Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Nov 23: The Department of Urology, Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, in collaboration with leading national and international faculty, successfully concluded Valley...
Govt Hospital Gandhi Nagar hosts CME program on oral health
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 23: A Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme on "Dental Sciences & Oral Health" was organized today at Government Hospital Gandhi Nagar,...
Partial autonomy hurdle to SKIMS’ growth: Director
Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Nov 23: Director Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura, Prof. M. Ashraf Ganie, today identified the institute's partial autonomy as a...
Cold weather challenges Cardiovascular health: Dr Sharma
Excelsior Correspondent
Jammu, Nov 23: In view of recent climate change and upcoming winter season, head department of cardiology GMCH Jammu Dr Sushil Sharma held...
US study finds physical activity in mid-life could lower dementia risk by 45 pc
New Delhi, Nov 21: Regular physical activity during mid-life years and later could lower one's risk of developing dementia by up to 45 per...
WHO report confirms reduction in TB cases, deaths over 10 yrs: Govt sources refuting...
New Delhi, Nov 21: In response to certain reports suggesting a rise in tuberculosis (TB) cases over the past decade, official sources in the...
Over 80 pc of Indians with disabilities lack health insurance: NGO white paper
New Delhi, Nov 21: More than 80 per cent of Indians with disabilities remain uninsured, and over half of those who apply are often...
Smog and pregnancy: Delhi docs warn against panic moves, advise ‘smartprotection’ instead
New Delhi, Nov 20: Doctors are witnessing a worrying rise in complaints from pregnant women suffering breathlessness, fatigue, and elevated blood pressure, as the...