Balrampur, Oct 16 (IANS) The Swachh Bharat Mission, in a decade after its launch, has met with considerable success. In Chhattisgarh, the cleanliness mission has become talk of the town because of the women's Self-Help Group (SHG)’s active participation and innovation to make it 'economically rewarding'.
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Initiatives like Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) and Poshan Abhiyan have been crucial in advancing food security in the country, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Thursday on World Food Day.
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) US researchers have identified a gene on the X chromosome that drives inflammation in the female brain and explains the reason why women are disproportionately affected by conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and multiple sclerosis.
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, J P Nadda met former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in New Delhi on Thursday under the 'Know BJP' initiative, discussing deepening bilateral ties and India's efforts to leverage technology in strengthening healthcare at grassroot level.
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) While the keto diet -- high in fat and low in carbohydrates -- is hugely popular for weight loss, a new animal study has warned that it may raise the risk of an aggressive type of breast cancer.
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) The flagship Ayushman Bharat scheme has benefited over 45 crore citizens in the country, according to the National Health Authority’s (NHA) annual report.
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Air pollution levels in Delhi-NCR have turned into the ‘very poor’ category, raising serious public health concerns even before the Diwali festivities.
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) India’s food security system is aimed at ensuring food and nutritional equity for 81 crore citizens, said the government on Thursday on World Food Day 2025.
Hazaribagh, Oct 15 (IANS) Residents of Jharkhand's Hazaribagh have started receiving the benefits of the Central government's ambitious 'Palna' Scheme, and now, working women no longer need to worry about child care during work hours.
Dhaka, Oct 15 (IANS) As many as four dengue patients died in Bangladesh in the 24 hours till Wednesday morning, increasing the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in 2025 to 242, local media reported.
