New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Nearly 17 per cent or one in six people worldwide is affected by loneliness, and the condition was linked to an estimated 100 deaths every hour -- more than 8,71,000 deaths annually between 2014 and 2023, according to a new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday.
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted all the doctors on the occasion of National Doctor’s Day.
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) India has made remarkable progress in expanding its social security coverage, with more than 25 crore people moving out of poverty in recent years, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) CEO and Secretary General Dr Ranjit Mehta said on Monday.
Gorakhpur, June 30 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu chaired the first convocation ceremony of AIIMS-Gorakhpur on Monday and urged young doctors to work towards providing good health care in rural and tribal areas that still lack high-quality health services.
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Torrent Pharmaceuticals, the flagship company of the Torrent Group, on Sunday announced to buy a controlling 46.39 per cent stake in JB Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals from global investment firm KKR at an equity valuation of Rs 25,689 crore.
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) A team of Australian researchers has developed and implantable electronic device has restored movement following spinal cord injury in an animal study, raising hopes for an effective treatment for humans and even their pets.
Patna, June 28 (IANS) A case of food poisoning has appeared at Madhya Vidyalaya Shankarpatti in Chhatapur block, Supaul, where around 80 children fell ill after consuming the Mid-Day Meal (MDM) on Saturday, creating panic among parents and residents.
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Eating a bowl of leafy green and cruciferous vegetables like spinach, kale, and broccoli may be good to ward off the risk of heart attack and stroke, particularly in elderly women.
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Love your morning cup of coffee? A new study has shown that it may not only energise you but also help slow down ageing and boost longevity.
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) A team of Israeli and US researchers have developed a simple blood test that can detect a person's risk of developing leukaemia -- a deadly blood cancer.
