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More than half of all COVID deaths could have been avoided with equitable access to vaccines: Study
According to the study, high-income countries ended up with one or more doses of vaccine for every person, while low-income countries had one to four doses for every 100 individuals.
Sri Lankan Army doctors set Guinness World Record by removing world’s largest kidney stone
The stone, removed early this month at the Colombo Army Hospital, is 13.372 centimetres long and weighs 801 grams, a statement by the Army said on Tuesday.
Donate Blood, Save A Life !
World Blood Donor Day -is celebrated around the Globe on June 14. On this day, our regular healthcare expert Dr. Naresh Purohit* elaborates on different aspects of this noble cause
The great oxalate peril
The salts are not easily absorbed by the body and, in turn, hinder the absorption of associated minerals.
Westernised lifestyle major contributor to increasing diabetes cases in Goa
The Goa BJP's medical cell convenor Dr Shekhar Salkar said that the increasingly westernised lifestyle is a cause for many non-communicable diseases in the coastal state.
Delhi hospital uses extreme cold therapy to treat cancer patient unfit for surgery
A thin needle called is placed directly into the cancerous area under ultrasound or CT scan guidance which then circulates extremely cold gas like liquid nitrogen to freeze and kill cancer cells.
Juice up your skin
Taking care of one’s skin and hair through natural means is akin to discovering nature and its powerful wealth of treasures.
Centre bans 14 combination drugs used to treat cough, cold
The FDCs that have been banned include Nimesulide+ Paracetamol dispersible tablets, Pholcodine+ Promethazine, Chlopheniramine Maleate + Codeine Syrup...
Display of anti-tobacco warning now must for OTT platforms
Expressing concern over rising tobacco consumption, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya appealed to people to break free from the shackles of tobacco and embrace a healthier lifestyle.
MHM in HP takes a back seat where a huge chunk of population considers menstruating women…
New Delhi/Shimla: There are around 2.90 lakh girls in the adolescent age group in the hill state and many girls in this age group go through health problems related to their menstrual hygiene. Despite the efforts and activism over the past…
The food pharmacy
The broken tie between food and medicine is being restored with the help of disease-informed nutritionists and lifestyle coaches
AIIMS to make its campus fully WiFi-enabled
AIIMS Delhi has a mix of patient care, academics and research activities, which requires 24x7 campuswide secure Wi-Fi connectivity, it said.
Anganwadis to now impart lessons from Abhilash Tomy’s epic voyages
Devpt comes after Smriti Irani’s declaration that there’s plenty on pages of Forces to inspire
Long hours of work induced stress, the major reason for sleep deprivation among netizens of Jaipur:…
Jaipur/New Delhi: According to Advisor National Mental Health Programme - Dr Naresh Purohit*, cases of sleep disorders are increasing among the youth population of Rajasthan and medics are seeing a link to heart diseases. Long hours of work…
Climate change, pollution ups risk of death for preemies
Dr Chandrakant Laharia, public health expert, told TNIE a large number of pre-term births are preventable with proper scientific medical interventions.
Face-off with Foundation Facial
A disruptive new treatment is giving skincare enthusiasts goosebump moments about the possibilities it can bring, starting with reducing the average makeup time by one-fourth
One billion threatened by cholera: UN
Countries that are not usually affected by cholera are being affected and case fatality rates are far exceeding the typical one in 100.
New worry as Gadgets add to hypertension among youth
"Excessive use of electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets, youngsters have developed a sedentary lifestyle with poor sleeping habits, all of which is contributing to hypertension.”
Miss-Fit? want flat abs?
There is no shortcut to weight-loss but you can begin by doing these exercises.
Upper ab crunches
Lie down on your back with your knees bent with your hands stretched behind you. Keeping your lower back pressed onto the floor, lift…
Choosing chia seeds
As these seeds are rich in soluble fibres, iron, vitamins, minerals, folic acid, and calcium, it helps in the reduction of high blood pressure and LDL cholesterol levels.
The popularity of chia seeds has been rapidly increasing in a…
