Screen blood to avoid infections, HC tell Delhi government
byNew Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notice to the city government on a PIL seeking direction for it to…
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Dikshit for awareness on TB
byNew Delhi, May 8 (IANS) An awareness campaign on tuberculosis, similar to polio, is necessary to curb the easily preventable disease, Delhi Chief Minister…
Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah ‘extremely critical’
byChandigarh: Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay, who is in a hospital here after being attacked in a Jammu jail last week, suffered renal failure Wednesday…
Chemists across India to go on strike Friday
byNew Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Around 7.5 lakh chemists across India will observe a one-day strike Friday against government policies and their impact on…
Declare thalassemic patients as disabled: Himachal trust
byShimla:Shimla-based public welfare trust Umang Foundation today asked the state government to include thalassemics in the category of disabled so that they could avail…
First case of SARS-like virus in France
byParis, May 8 (IANS) France has identified its first case of coronavirus infection, a virus akin to SARS, the health ministry announced Wednesday. “This…
Fatty foods can hinder alertness, says study
byWashington, May 8 (IANS) Scientists have shown that consuming fatty foods can affect alertness and result in fatigue, says a study. Results show that…
More couples going for pre-marital thalassemia test (May 8 is World Thalassemia Day)
byNew Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Anshu Gupta, a school teacher, ensured her fiance got himself tested for thalassemia before tying the knot so that…
Key protein can offer fresh cure for depression: Study
byLondon, May 8 (IANS) The identification of a key protein responsible for reducing the number of new brain cells can offer a fresh avenue…
Finland ranked the best place for being a mother
byHelsinki, May 8 (IANS) Finland is considered to be the country where mothers enjoy the best conditions in the world, according to a worldwide…