Cuba seeks healthcare cooperation with India
byNew Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Cuba, which has made rapid advances in medical care and sent thousands of doctors to work in African and…
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Panel wants cell in Delhi on pesticide residue in food
byNew Delhi, May 29 (IANS) The Delhi government can establish a pesticide residue management cell (PRMC) on issues related to pesticide residue in food…
Delhi government’s 11 hospitals have no fire clearance
byNew Delhi, May 29 (IANS) A total of 11 government hospitals in Delhi do not have no-objection fire safety (NOC) certificate, Delhi Health Minister…
Better diagnosis detects more multiple sclerosis cases: Experts
byKolkata: On World Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Day today, doctors say that better diagnostic facilities have led to detection of more cases of the disease,…
Psychological intervention can help quit smoking
byNew Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Psychological intervention such as behavioural therapy, telephone support and self-help materials are effective in helping smokers to kick the…
British model has rare syndrome where she can’t stand up
byLondon, May 29 (IANS) A 22-year-old model in Britain suffers from a rare condition where she faints every time she stands up. Chelsey Reynolds,…
Financial scheme launched for heart patients in Bengal
byKolkata, May 29 (IANS) Heart patients in West Bengal can go for advanced treatments at an affordable cost, courtesy a unique financial scheme that…
Apollo sets up liver transplant centre in Bangalore
byBangalore, May 29 (IANS) Leading super-specialty hospital group Apollo Wednesday unveiled its centre for liver disease and transplantation here to provide advanced liver care….
Man dies after drinking three litres of cola a day
byLondon, May 29 (IANS) A 30-year-old Briton died after he drank three litres of cola every day, causing his lungs to swell to four…
Ban tobacco advertising, says WHO
byGeneva, May 29 (IANS) The World Health Organisation (WHO) Wednesday called on nations to ban all forms of tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship to…