Nurses pivotal to health care system: President
byNew Delhi, May 12 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Sunday said nursing has evolved into a modern medical profession and nurses have become an indispensable…
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PMK leader Ramadoss well in hospital
byChennai, May 12 (IANS) PMK leader S. Ramadoss who was admitted to a hospital here after complaining of breathing difficulty is doing fine, a…
‘Indian comprehensive healthcare not ready yet’
byKolkata: There are miles to go before comprehensive healthcare becomes a reality for the people of India, agreed people’s representatives, bureaucrats and economists at…
Ayurveda becoming popular for eye diseases too
byKoothattukulam (Kerala), May 12 (IANS) The world’s first ayurvedic ophthalmic hospital here says that more and more people are turning to the ancient Indian…
China bird flu toll rises to 33
byBeijing, May 11 (IANS) The toll due to the H7N9 avian influenza in China has risen to 33, with the death of an 83-year-old…
Leukemia drug targets Parkinson’s proteins
byWashington, May 11 (IANS) Scientists have tapped into the restrictive action potential of a leukemia drug to hinder accumulation of deadly proteins linked to…
Friendly colleagues to cut risk of diabetes
byLos Angeles, May 11 (IANS) New research reveals that friendly co-workers can reduce risk of developing type 2 diabetes, the most common form of…
Eat fresh fruits to avoid dehydration
byNew Delhi, May 11 (IANS) In this scorching heat people are at high risk of dehydration and worse. Apart from drinking lots of water,…
Classical singer Girija Devi hospitalised
byLucknow, May 11 (IANS) Eminent classical singer and “Thumri” exponent Girija Devi was admitted to a hospital in Varanasi after the 85-year-old took ill,…
UAE lifts ban on import of birds from Australia
byDubai, May 10 (IANS/WAM) The UAE’s ministry of environment and water has lifted a ban on import of live birds from Australia, saying no…