New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Tobacco use is not only related to cancers and tuberculosis but plays a significant role in child stunting, a condition that affects nearly 150 million children worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Even as thousands of patients continue to face severe inconvenience at the hospitals, the Association of Healthcare Providers of India (AHPI) and the Indian Medical Association Hospital Board on Monday demanded that Star Health and Allied Insurance immediately restore cashless services to policyholders.
New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) The Ministry of Ayush on Monday said it has resolved 1,116 public grievances under the Special Campaign 4.0.
New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch a new nationwide campaign, 'Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan', on September 17, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Sunday.
New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) The GST reductions are more than tax changes — they are transformational enablers that improve affordability, enhance mobility, promote healthier lifestyles and strengthen key industries, the government said on Sunday.
New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) In a powerful display of unity, empowerment, and enthusiasm, Ahmedabad on Sunday, hosted the ‘Run for Her’ event, an initiative aimed at promoting women’s entrepreneurship, fitness, and social inclusion, which drew thousands of participants, including aspiring and established women entrepreneurs from across the city.
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Long-term use of artificial sweeteners or low- and no-calorie sweeteners, used mainly by people with diabetes, can lead to cognitive decline, claimed a study.
Mumbai, Sep 13 (IANS) Shares of US pharma giants fell over 3 per cent following reports indicating that the US health administration officials intend to associate coronavirus vaccines with the deaths of 25 children.
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) The Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AiMeD) on Saturday welcomed the timely directions issued by the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP), National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) and the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) to ensure smooth implementation of the revised GST rates on drugs, formulations, and medical devices, effective from September 22.
Kabul, Sep 12 (IANS) The United Nations has said that more than 4.7 million women and children in Afghanistan urgently require malnutrition treatment as drought, economic collapse and reduced aid would lead to nation facing deeper humanitarian crisis, local media reported on Friday.
