Anti-smoking clinics fail to help China kick the habit
byBeijing, May 30 (IANS) In a country of 300 million smokers and where two trillion cigarettes are produced every year, “smoking cessation clinics” seemed…
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First puff of smoke: Age of onset falling (May 31 is World No Tobacco Day)
byNew Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Vulnerable and curious youngsters make for a “soft target” for tobacco companies who glamourise their product, said experts as…
Tobacco epidemic: 2500 die in India daily (May 31 is World No Tobacco Day)
byNew Delhi: The tobacco epidemic is one of the biggest public health threats the world has ever faced. Mass media campaigns, graphic warnings and…
Chinese baby found in sewer pipe leaves hospital
byBeijing, May 30 (IANS) A baby boy who was trapped in a sewer pipe after his mother gave birth while sitting on a toilet…
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…
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,…