IIT Kanpur study finds how cholesterol-lowering drug Niacin works
Kanpur, March 13 -Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur in a new study detailed how cholesterol-lowering drugs like Niacin work at a molecular level.
Goa govt working on providing accessible healthcare: Minister Rane
Panaji, March 13 - Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane on Tuesday said that the government is working on providing accessible healthcare and would be adding more facilities to help people.
India well-positioned to tackle infectious diseases, climate change, nutrition issues: Soumya Swaminathan
Mumbai, March 12 - Former WHO Chief Scientist and Deputy Director General for Programmes, Dr Soumya Swaminathan, who on Tuesday received the prestigious Yashwantrao Chavan National Award 2023, feels that India is well-equipped and has positioned itself to effectively tackle various challenges, including
10 to 12 lakh people visit Jan Aushadhi Kendras daily: Health Min Mandaviya
New Delhi, March 12 - About 10 to 12 lakh people visit Jan Aushadhi Kendras every day in the country, said Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, here on Tuesday.
South Korean minister concerned over SNU medical professors’ resignation decision
Seoul, March 12 - South Korean Health Minister Cho Kyoo-hong on Tuesday expressed deep concerns over a decision by medical professors to resign unless there is a breakthrough in a prolonged walkout by trainee doctors, saying that such a collective action would pose
India more prepared than ever to face any future pandemic: Experts
New Delhi, March 11 - India is well-prepared to face any future pandemic, said experts on the fourth anniversary of the Covid-19 pandemic, on Monday. Covid was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020.
National summit on cervical cancer held in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, March 9 - National Summit on Cervical Cancer was held in Bengaluru on Saturday which concluded with a call to action for a ‘Cervical Cancer Mukt Bharat’ (Free India of Cervical Cancer).
Gurugram docs give new life to taxi driver with rare brain haemorrhage
Gurugram, March 9 - A 43-year-old taxi driver who suffered a rare brain haemorrhage has been given a new lease of life, said doctors at a hospital here on Saturday.
US records over 100 pediatric deaths from flu this season
Los Angeles, March 9 - More than 100 flu-associated pediatric deaths have been reported in the US so far this season, according to data released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
India gets ‘Measles & Rubella Champion’ award for disease prevention
New Delhi, March 8 - India has bagged the prestigious 'Measles and Rubella Champion' award for the country's efforts in preventing the highly infectious and contagious diseases.
Daily workout is necessary: Ankit Baiyanpuria at National Creators Award
New Delhi, March 8 - Daily exercise is important for one's health, said wrestler turned fitness expert Ankit Baiyanpuria at the National Creators Award on Friday.
Indian researchers & doctors driving global healthcare studies: Experts
New Delhi, March 8 - India is leading in healthcare studies, with most content coming from the country's researchers and doctors, according to experts.
Women surgeons racing to make a mark in male dominated robotic surgery
New Delhi, March 8 - An increasing number of women surgeons are joining the field of robotics -- dominated by men, said women robotic surgeons on International Women’s Day on Friday.
HMD indigenously develops safety needle syringes, to produce 200 mn a year
New Delhi, March 7 - Hindustan Syringes and Medical Devices (HMD) on Thursday announced the launch of first-of-its kind Dispojekt single use syringes that comes with a safety needle.
‘Run-for-Ram’ half marathon in Ayodhya on March 10
Ayodhya (UP), March 7 - The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh subsidiary ‘Krida Bharti’ will organise ‘Run-for-Ram' half marathon in Ayodhya on March 10.
India’s bio-economy grew 13-fold in the last decade: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, March 6 - India's bio-economy has grown 13-fold in the last decade -- from $10 billion in 2014 to over $130 billion in 2024, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, said Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday.
How Cyberknife surgery is revolutionising tumour treatment in India
New Delhi, March 6 - Cyberknife radiosurgery is a non-invasive, pain-free procedure that eliminates the risks associated with conventional surgery and has transformed radiation treatment in oncology, said doctors here on Wednesday.
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma tests positive for Covid
Jaipur, March 6 - Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Wednesday said he has tested positive for Covid-19 and was under isolation.
Roche’s new bispecific monoclonal antibody to treat vision loss in India
New Delhi, March 5 - Roche Pharma on Tuesday announced its foray into ophthalmology sector in India with a new bispecific monoclonal antibody (mAB) to treat vision loss.
Yemeni boy is 2nd youngest in India to undergo thyroid cancer surgery
Mumbai, March 5 - An 8-year-old boy from Yemen has become the second youngest child in India to successfully undergo surgery for a rare papillary thyroid cancer, said Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre on Tuesday.