New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Diabetic retinopathy is rapidly developing as the leading cause of vision loss in India, with the condition remaining unrecognised till vision loss has set in, according to health experts on Saturday, ahead of World Retina Day.
New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Heart diseases are the leading cause of deaths in South-East Asia, with the condition claiming the lives of eight people every minute, said the World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday, ahead of World Heart Day.
New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Proper regulation is crucial to enable the correct usage of antibiotics, enhance the safety of food, and fight antimicrobial resistance (AMR), said experts on Saturday.
New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Decarbonising India’s cooking sector is crucial to achieve net zero goal by 2070, said experts here.
New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) The addition of over 10,000 new medical seats by the Union Cabinet recently is another step towards India achieving universal healthcare, according to an official statement on Saturday.
New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) The United States’ decision to impose a 100 per cent tariff on imports of patented drugs from October 1 has raised concerns for Sun Pharma, a new report said on Friday.
New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Mental well-being is central to preventing chronic and non-communicable diseases, especially heart disease, experts said on Friday.
New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Tata AIG has suspended the cashless facility at Max Hospitals across India. It has become the third health insurer after Star Health and Niva Bupa.
New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) The 100 per cent tariff on pharmaceuticals, imposed by the US President Donald Trump, will cause harm only to the US, and not India, said experts on Friday.
New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Domestic generic producers are likely to see near-term gains as higher prices for branded drugs can push demand towards cost-effective alternatives after the US announced its decision to impose 100 per cent tariffs on the pharmaceuticals industry from October 1, analysts said on Friday.
