Loneliness may be more deadly than obesity: Study
Loneliness may be a greater public health hazard than obesity. A study found that social isolation may put people at an increased risk of early death. Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Professor at…
Govt to set up 14 new AIIMS hospitals across the country
Our Correspondent / New Delhi Union Government has proposed to establish an additional 14 new All India Institute of Mediacal Science, AIIMS under various phases of Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha…
MTNL Health Mela to focus on ‘Digital Health’
Our Correspondent / New Delhi The annual MTNL Perfect Health Mela jointly organized by the Heart Care Foundation of India’s (HCFI) and other organization will focus on ‘Digital Health’ this…
Centre to provide free Hepatitis-C vaccine: Nadda
AMN Union Health Minister JP Nadda has announced that the government will provide Hepatitis C vaccine free from next year and it would help in tackling the liver related diseases.…
Antibiotic resistance makes Gonorrhoea hard to treat: WHO
The World Health Organization has said antibiotic resistance is making gonorrhoea, a sexually-transmitted disease, much harder and sometimes impossible to treat. The global health body, citing data from 77 countries…
Pregnant man gives birth to baby girl
In a rare medical development, Britain’s first pregnant man has given birth to a baby girl. Hyden Robert Cross, 21 made headlines around the world earlier this year, when he…
Humans could regenerate heart cells in future: Study
AMN Scientists in United States have discovered genetic interactions that may allow heart cells to regenerate, an advance that could lead to new therapies to treat cardiac diseases. Researchers from…
TB patients have to submit Aadhaar for health benefits: Govt.
Our Correspondent / New Delhi Those who are suffering from tuberculosis will now have to submit their Aadhaar number to avail benefits under a Indian central government scheme. Health Ministry…
Yoga can prevent musculoskeletal problems
BY – Vinod Kumar Yoga is beneficial for certain bone and joint problems like arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, joint pain. but if it is practiced incorrectly, it may…
Govt to standardise costs of medical tourism services
The Government has decided to standardize the cost of medical tourism services in the country through a centralized web portal. It will provide a big relief to foreign tourists who…