Government launches cheap drugs campaign
byNew Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The government has launched a country-wide campaign to make quality generic drugs available at affordable prices. The ‘Jan Aushadhi…
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Support group for diabetic, obese patients launched
byNew Delhi, April 24 (IANS) In a bid to help people suffering from diabetes and obesity, a support group was launched here Wednesday by…
Diabetes, poor growth related to hormone
byCopenhagen, April 24 (IANS) Scientists have linked diabetes and poor growth to a protein involved in hormone regulation, says a study. A group of…
Malaria remains a major threat, say experts (April 25 is World Malaria Day)
byNew Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The number of deaths from malaria might be steadily declining, but health experts believe the mosquito sting continues to…
Five-year-old Delhi rape survivor recovering
byNew Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The five-year-old Delhi rape survivor is recovering, doctors said Tuesday while the second accused in the case was sent…
Chinese ‘Be Safe’ condoms found unsafe in Ghana
byAccra (Ghana), April 23 (IANS) China has again hit the news in Ghana for all the wrong reasons. The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA)…
Tripura, Meghalaya to ban gutka, pan masala
byAgartala/Shillong, April 23 (IANS) Following the direction of the union government, Tripura and Meghalaya will ban the sale, manufacture and distribution of gutka (tobacco-laced…
Bihar launches vaccination drive against Japanese encephalitis
byPatna, April 23 (IANS) Bihar Tuesday launched a special vaccination drive to cover 1.8 million children against Japanese encephalitis, a minister here said. “It…
China bird flu toll rises to 21
byBeijing, April 23 (IANS/EFE) Chinese authorities reported another fatality from the H7N9 bird flu, bringing the toll from the virus in China to 21….
Jogi seeks Rs.1 crore for robotic legs
byRaipur, April 22 (IANS) Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Ajit Jogi has asked the state’s BJP government to provide him Rs.1…