No exercise puts adults at risk of disease worldwide: WHO Lancet study
-More than 1.4 billion adults across the world have an increased risk of disease because they are not exercising enough, The Lancet Global Health reports in a new study. -At…
First Middle East Fertility Conference in Dubai
DUBAI The 1st Middle East Fertility Conference will take place from September 21 to 22, at the Sofitel Hotel Downtown in Dubai. The Conference being Organised by HealthPlus Fertility Centers,…
India celebrates National Nutrition Month
It is meant mark the fight against malnutrition Onkar Singh / New Delhi The National Nutrition Month is being celebrated across India to mark the nation fight against malnutrition. During…
Govt comes out with draft rules to regulate online sale of medicines
AMN / NEW DELHI The Union Health Ministry has released the draft rules on sale of drugs by e-pharmacies with an aim to regulate online sale of medicines across the…
22 new AIIMS to be set up under PMSSY: Health Minister
AMN /Bhubaneswar Union Health Minister J P Nadda Saturday said, 22 new AIIMS are coming up across the country under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Surakhya Yojana to reduce regional imbalance…
Retina scans may help in treating Parkinson’s disease earlier
The thinning of retina — the lining of nerve cells in the back of the eye — could be linked to Parkinson’s disease (PD), according to a recent finding. The…
HCFI launches “Make in India for Cure in India” campaign
AMN / New Delhi The Heart Care Foundation of India (HCFI), a national NGO working in the healthcare sector, Thursday launched the ‘Make in India for Cure in India’ and…
Silver Jubilee of MTNL Health Mela to focus on “Affordable Healthcare”
-Some new attractions include the CSR Awards and evening Conclaves -Dr Tusker, the elephant, is the mascot for the event Our Correspondent / New Delhi The Silver Jubilee of the…
UK announces new organ donation plan
Today we are announcing a new system of consent for #organdonation that will save hundreds of lives a year. Everyone will be considered an organ donor unless they have recorded…
Pain management should be integrated in the medical curriculum
Only about 1% to 2% people have access to palliative care in India New Delhi The Lancet Commission on Access to Pain Relief and Palliative Care in 2017 finds that…