New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Timely administering Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) can significantly help save lives in cases of cardiac arrest, said Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava, inaugurating CPR Awareness Week, on Monday.
Mumbai, Oct 13 (IANS) Shares of MedPlus Health Services slipped over 3.6 per cent on the BSE, touching an intra-day low of Rs 755.3 per share on Monday.
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Women, especially young, account for seven out of 10 patients with autoimmune diseases, said health experts, emphaising the need for increasing awareness and early screening among females.
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes are the leading cause of mortality and disability worldwide, according to a new study published in the journal The Lancet on Monday.
Chennai, Oct 13 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday was carrying out searches at seven locations across Chennai, including the residence of S. Ranganathan, owner of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, and offices of senior officials from the Tamil Nadu Drug Control Department, as part of a money laundering probe under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) Japan has reported a significant outbreak of flu, with more than 4,030 people being affected nationwide, according to local media reports.
New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) India needs a national strategy on ageing and mental health to fight the rising cases of Alzheimer’s disease in the country, according to health experts.
New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) Treating patients with steroids may offer a universal complementary treatment to fight tuberculosis (TB) -- affecting more than 10 million people annually worldwide, according to a study.
New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) Gut microbiome may hold the key to improving depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions -- one of the world’s most pressing health challenges affecting nearly one in seven people globally, according to a study.
Mumbai, Oct 10 (IANS) On World Mental Health Day on October 10, mental health advocate and entrepreneur Ira Khan, also known for being Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan's daughter, shared a video talking about the issue.
