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Delhi govt reserves beds in hospitals for heatstroke patients

May 27, 2024

Amid the ongoing heatwaves in the capital city and adjoining areas, Delhi government on Monday announced to reserve two beds each for heatstroke patients in all government-run hospitals while five beds will be reserved at...

60% of cancer patients below 40 years are male in India: Study

May 26, 2024

Twenty per cent of cancer patients who called an NGO-run helpline to seek a second opinion were below 40 years of age, indicating a rise of cancer incidences amongst younger people, data from the organisation stated. There...

1 in 3 urban population battle metabolic syndrome: study

May 21, 2024

Over one third of urban population in India suffer with metabolic syndrome – a condition disproportionately affecting women, as per a study. This complex web of high blood sugar, unhealthy cholesterol, high blood...

Hypertension leads to 10.8 per cent of all deaths in India

May 18, 2024

Nearly 294 million people are living with hypertension in the Southeast Asia Region. Over 24 million individuals with hypertension are estimated to be on treatment within public health facilities across the region of...

1 in every 3 kids to suffer from myopia by 2030 in India

May 15, 2024

As many as one-third of all urban children in India aged 5-15 years are expected to suffer from myopia by 2030. Based on the ongoing trends, one out of every two children in the country will be myopic by 2050. During the...

Patanjali misleading ads: SC reserves order against Baba Ramdev, asks IMA for apology

May 14, 2024

The Supreme court has reserved its order on a contempt plea against Baba Ramdev, Acharya Balkrishna, and others in the Patanjali misleading advertisements case. Further, the SC has granted Patanjali time to file affidavits...

Health claims regulated by FSSAI, but consumers must check claims with ingredients: ICMR

May 14, 2024

Although nutrition and health claims are regulated by FSSAI, consumers are advised to exercise caution by cross-checking the claims with ingredients and nutrition information on the label, the ICMR has recommended in dietary...

Week-long celebration to honour nurses at AIMS Faridabad

May 13, 2024

In an effort to honour the hard work and dedication of nurses, the Asian Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), Faridabad held a week-long celebration with a bunch of fun activities. Complimenting these activities is an...

India’s mental health crisis: 65% believe lack of awareness for mental stigma

May 11, 2024

A recent survey has revealed a troubling reality within India’s mental health landscape. Young adults, particularly women, grapple with a complex web of interconnected barriers that prevent them from seeking the...

ICMR releases Dietary Guidelines for Indians

May 9, 2024

The Indian Council of Medical Research on Wednesday released “Dietary Guidelines for Indians (DGIs)”, an evidence-based food and lifestyle related recommendations designed for ensuring diet diversity to meet the...

Delhi govt reserves beds in hospitals for heatstroke patients

60% of cancer patients below 40 years are male in India: Study

1 in 3 urban population battle metabolic syndrome: study

Hypertension leads to 10.8 per cent of all deaths in India

1 in every 3 kids to suffer from myopia by 2030 in India

Patanjali misleading ads: SC reserves order against Baba Ramdev, asks IMA for apology

Health claims regulated by FSSAI, but consumers must check claims with ingredients: ICMR

Week-long celebration to honour nurses at AIMS Faridabad

India’s mental health crisis: 65% believe lack of awareness for mental stigma

ICMR releases Dietary Guidelines for Indians

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