HEALTH

Harsh Vardhan asserts on developing robust system of knowledge sharing

7:55 pm November 19, 2019

New Delhi: We must optimally develop a robust system of sharing knowledge & other resources to practically translate discussions for larger public welfare, said Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare as he inaugurated the ‘2019 World Conference on Access to Medical Products: Achieving the SDGs 2030’. Union Minister of State for […]

Pigeons may pose health risk, dont feed them: Civic body

8:31 pm October 25, 2019

Hyderabad: Residents have been asked by the civic authorities here to not feed pigeons in large numbers as they may cause respiratory diseases among the people and deface heritage buildings with the bird droppings. This appeal was made by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC). These pigeons may increase the high risk of respiratory diseases, […]

Parliament passes bill to ban e-cigarettes

E-cigarettes still being sold month after ordinance, experts call for awareness programmes

4:00 pm October 23, 2019

New Delhi: Vaping devices continue to be sold on online sites and in shops more than a month after the ordinance against e-cigarettes, say several academics and other experts while stressing the need for awareness programmes targeting both consumers and traders. On September 18, the government issued an ordinance making the manufacturing, production, import, export, […]

Obesity may exacerbate effects of Alzheimer’s disease: Study

Obesity impacting lifestyle, sexual health of people in Delhi-NCR: claims study

11:52 pm October 11, 2019

New Delhi: Obesity brings with it a host of health risks like heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure, but it also affects sexual well-being of people suffering from the condition, a study by a hospital claimed. The survey of over 1,000 respondents in Delhi-NCR, both men and women in age group of 18-45, also […]

CMS holds Global Interfaith Convention to promote communal harmony

CM thanks Sehwag for supporting Delhi Govt’s campaign against Dengue

8:49 pm October 10, 2019

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday thanked former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag for lending support to his ongoing campaign against Dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases in the capital. “I thank Virender Sehwag Ji for giving his voice to our campaign against Dengue. I strongly believe that after listening to your message, the […]