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…
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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…
Chandy announces health initiatives in tribal areas
byThiruvananthapuram, May 29 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Wednesday announced a slew of health initiatives for tribal areas in Palakkad district, where 28…
Meghalaya man moots court sanction to kill ailing sons
byShillong, May 29 (IANS) A father has decided to seek permission from the Meghalaya High Court for mercy killing of his three sons who…
Shukla still critical: Doctors
byGurgaon: Congress leader V.C. Shukla, who was critically injured in the Maoist attack on party leaders in Chhattisgarh last week, continues to remain critical, doctors…
Childhood bullying linked to self-harm behaviour in adolescence
byLondon, May 29 (IANS) Researchers have found that childhood bullying could increase the risk of self-harm among individuals during their adolescent years. Self-harm behaviours…