Health News and Updates
One in 7 Indians affected by mental health disorders: Experts
New Delhi, Mar 9: One in seven Indians is affected by mental health disorders, while several states continue to face a treatment gap ranging...
Physical activity aligned with climate action offers greater combined benefits: Study
New Delhi, Mar 9: Well-designed physical activity initiatives that support walking, cycling and public transport can simultaneously contribute to climate mitigation and adaptation and...
Public health experts urge evidence-based regulation of nicotine gums to support smoking cessation
New Delhi, Mar 4: Amid growing public debate on nicotine products, public health experts and clinicians have urged policymakers to consider nicotine gums up...
Nearly 500 per cent increase in breast cancer cases in India since 1990: Study
New Delhi, Mar 3: A new study has found breast cancer to be a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in women worldwide, with...
Prolonged, Excessive Exposure To Loud Music Can Lead To Early Hearing Loss: AIIMS Experts
New Delhi, Mar 2: Prolonged and excessive exposure to loud music and sounds through loudspeakers, headphones and other personal audio devices can lead to...
Dr Jitendra Inaugurates Unique ‘Recombinant Cell’ Facility For Drug Discovery, Medical Genomics
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, Mar 1 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy...
Healthcare Should Be Affordable To All; Ayushman Bharat Scheme Fulfills Vision: PM Modi
Puducherry, Mar 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said healthcare should be accessible, available and affordable to all and that the Ayushman Bharat...
Indian youths rank 60 in 84-nation mental health study, older people perform better
NEW DELHI, Feb 27: Indian young adults have performed poorly in Mind Health Quotient (MHQ) scores, ranking 60 out of 84 nations featured in...
President Murmu bats for cultivation of medicinal plants to benefit farmers, soil health
Buldhana, Feb 25: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday made a strong pitch for medicinal plants, saying their cultivation improves not only the financial condition...
Even lower levels of artery-clogging plaque may cause heart attack risk in women, finds...
New Delhi, Feb 24: Women may develop a risk of heart attack even at lower levels of plaque deposition in the arteries, according to...
Govt Set To Launch HPV Vaccination Against Cancer For Girls Aged 14; To Use...
New Delhi, Feb 24: In a major step towards eliminating preventable cancers among women, the Union government will soon launch a nationwide human papillomavirus...
India strengthening ecosystem to support medical tourism, streamlining coordination: JP Nadda
New Delhi, Feb 23: India is working on strengthening the ecosystem supporting medical tourism by streamlining coordination across ministries, regulatory authorities, accreditation agencies and...