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Bihar: Motihari beneficiaries count benefits of Ayushman Bharat scheme, thank govt

IANS | June 1, 2025 9:05 PM

Motihari, June 1 (IANS) Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri - Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) - the largest publicly funded health assurance scheme in the world, providing health cover of Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation, is yielding considerable results in the city as thousands of residents have registered themselves for the scheme and are also drawing benefits from it.

Delhiites will judge quality of BJP govt's Ayushman Mandirs: Health Minister Singh

IANS | June 1, 2025 4:01 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Delhi Health and Family Welfare Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Sunday hit out at the AAP for comparing the upcoming Ayushman Mandirs with the doorstep health centres built by the previous government.

People with irritable bowel syndrome can find relief with Mediterranean diet: Study

IANS | June 1, 2025 10:50 AM

New Delhi, June 1 ((IANS) A team of US researchers has found that the Mediterranean diet may provide symptom relief for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Bengal: Ghola residents access affordable medicines through Jan Aushadhi Kendras

IANS | May 31, 2025 7:45 PM

Ghola, May 31 (IANS) Residents of Ghola in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district are reaping the benefits of the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), a flagship initiative of the Central government aimed at making quality medicines affordable and accessible for all.

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to conduct key food, nutrition experiments in space

IANS | May 31, 2025 6:08 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Indian astronaut and Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to conduct exclusive food and nutrition-related experiments onboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the upcoming Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Saturday.

Covid-19 cases resurface in Patna: 7 new infections reported, intern doctor among those infected

IANS | May 31, 2025 1:11 PM

Patna, May 31 (IANS) Covid-19 appears to be making a return in Bihar’s capital, Patna, with seven new infections reported in the last 24 hours, raising concerns about a potential resurgence of the virus in urban areas.

World No Tobacco Day: Urgent need to check deceptive marketing strategies, says Nadda

IANS | May 31, 2025 12:11 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) There is an urgent need to check the deceptive marketing strategies for tobacco that can harm the health and well-being of youth in the country, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on World No Tobacco Day on Saturday.

Covid cases rise in India; govt says monitoring the situation

IANS | May 31, 2025 11:59 AM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Amid the latest wave of Covid-19, the number of SARS-CoV2 infections in the country has risen to 2,170. As many as 511 new cases were recorded from the previous day, according to the latest update by the Health Ministry on Saturday. Meanwhile, 255 patients were discharged or migrated in the last 24 hours, indicating an improvement in recovery.

Study finds common gene variant that doubles dementia risk for men

IANS | May 31, 2025 10:18 AM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Australian researchers have identified a common genetic variant that doubles the risk of dementia in men.

Tobacco is not just addiction but poison: Delhi Speaker Vijender Gupta leads walkathon on World No-Tobacco Day in Rohini

IANS | May 31, 2025 10:00 AM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) On the occasion of World No-Tobacco Day, Delhi’s Rohini area witnessed a strong show of public awareness and health advocacy through a walkathon organised to spread the message against tobacco consumption.

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Bihar: Motihari beneficiaries count benefits of Ayushman Bharat scheme, thank govt

Delhiites will judge quality of BJP govt's Ayushman Mandirs: Health Minister Singh

People with irritable bowel syndrome can find relief with Mediterranean diet: Study

Bengal: Ghola residents access affordable medicines through Jan Aushadhi Kendras

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to conduct key food, nutrition experiments in space

Covid-19 cases resurface in Patna: 7 new infections reported, intern doctor among those infected

World No Tobacco Day: Urgent need to check deceptive marketing strategies, says Nadda

Covid cases rise in India; govt says monitoring the situation

Study finds common gene variant that doubles dementia risk for men

Tobacco is not just addiction but poison: Delhi Speaker Vijender Gupta leads walkathon on World No-Tobacco Day in Rohini

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