Blood tests can help detect heart attack risk: KGMU

IANS | April 7, 2024 4:44 PM

Lucknow, April 7 (IANS) A timely blood test can help doctors check the risk of heart attack, or detect how serious a head injury might be, thereby reducing time spent in the emergency room and no exposure to radiation from CT scans.

World Health Day: What is ailing Indians, and the progress made so far

IANS | April 7, 2024 10:32 AM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) India has in the recent years effectively eradicated polio and made some progress in reducing maternal and infant mortality rates, but the country continues to battle non-communicable diseases, respiratory diseases and mental health issues, according to experts on World Health Day on Sunday.