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AIIMS adds 63 drugs to Free Medicine list
The decision to expand the list of medicines available at the pharmacy from 296 to 359 was taken recently.
Promote organ donation info, encourage pledges: UGC to VCs
So far, the maximum response to pledge organs has been reported in the age group of 30-45 years, followed by those aged 18-30 years.
How fine’s your spine?
With World Spine Day having been marked on Oct 16, let’s look at different kinds of back pains, treatments and prevention methods.
AIIMS servers hit for over 24 hours by technical snag
Prof Rima Dada, spokesperson of the institute said maintenance led to the shutdown of servers and e-hospital services of the institute, which have been restored now.
Demystifying wax powders
It’s crucial to consider the long-term effects and potentially irritating components when using any new product on the skin. Particularly when applying these products over larger areas.
Centre’s Tele-MANAS helpline offering mental health services received over 3 lakh calls in a…
“More than 1,000 calls are being received on this helpline every day,” said Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
Tips for a healthy Heart
Panchakarma is particularly beneficial for individuals with a genetic predisposition or a lifestyle that increases the risk of heart diseases.
Stress Is The Silent Architect of the Heart Disease
As Heart Attack Deaths in India reach One-fifth of global count, per WHO reports, our Specialist contributing for community healthcare*, Dr. Naresh Purohit, (Executive Member- Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences) adds his diagnostics and…
Bihar: 6,146 dengue cases reported in September, highest in last five years
As many as 416 cases were reported in the state on Friday, with Patna recording the most at 177, followed by Munger at 33, Saran (28), Bhagalpur (27) and Begusarai (17).
World Heart Day: WHO gives global call for awareness about heart health
Main causes of the burden of Cardio Vascular Disease include modifiable lifestyle factors such as tobacco use, alcohol consumption, unhealthy diets, high salt intake and lack of physical activity
Blood substances to help identify long Covid-19 patients discovered in new research
Long Covid patients also exhibited an increased antibody circulation and markedly lower levels of hormone cortisol, released by body under stress, compared to those not infected by SARS-CoV-2.
Exposure to many toxic chemicals everyday is causing diverse health related disorders
New Delhi/Jaipur: In the modern lifestyle, we are exposed to many chemicals in our everyday life to meet our escalating material demands. As per an estimate, we come across about 500 chemical compounds daily, several being synthetic and…
Over 5.6 crore hospital admissions worth Rs. 69,000 crore under PM-JAY scheme: Mandaviya
At the occasion, he also felicitated five-year-old Karishma, the first beneficiary of the scheme in the country and who is as old as the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.
Spike in dengue, swine flu cases in Delhi
Mortality & hospitalization of vulnerable groups suffering from seasonal infections also on rise
Panic among residents of Bhopal due to rapid surge in Dengue cases
As tropical and wet climate of India following Monsoon is dangerous for spread of mosquito generated diseases, our Health Specialist Dr. Naresh Purohit* raises alarm over increasing Dengue cases in Bhopal and offers Do's ad Don'ts for one…
Tuberculosis eradication by 2025 an uphill task: Parliamentary panel
Under the Ni-Kshay Mitra initiative, community support is provided to TB patients so that they can be adopted and cared for by an individual, elected representatives or institutions.
Take care of your knee, the Ayurveda way
The human species is unique in its existence for various reasons. The biggest among them is our erect posture, which allows us to stand and walk.
Odisha, Bengal, Delhi not implementing PM-JAY despite repeated reminders, centre
The three states are the only ones in the country that are not implementing the scheme, touted as the world’s largest government-funded healthcare program.
AIIMS to deploy Ayushman Mitras; training, sensitisation sessions soon
AIIMS also said that monthly training and sensitisation sessions will be organized for faculty and residents to increase awareness on AB-PMJAY, ABHA ID, etc.
How did Indians get deficient in Vitamin D?
My friend did not appreciate my analogy, but I did some research and found reports suggesting that about 80 per cent of Indians suffer from Vitamin D deficiency.
