Study to help identify who will get tuberculosis
A genome-wide association study, which is an analysis method in genetics that is used to identify disease-related genome variations, has […]
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Importance of antenatal classes in todays nuclear families
Antenatal and Lamaze classes were introduced less than a century ago to bridge the gap between the old and new, […]
Punjab CM inaugurates advanced 3 Tesla MRI scanner at Fortis Hospital Mohali
Punjab Chief Minister Capt. Amarinder Singh has inaugurated the Advanced 3 Tesla MRI scanner at Fortis Hospital Mohali, making it […]
Study links ‘Hatha Yoga’ to goal-directed behaviour, enhanced energy levels
A study conducted by Canadian researchers has found that practicing per day brief sessions of ‘Hatha Yoga’ — a branch […]
Role of technology in addressing social and gender issues in healthcare
Social dynamics, and not to forget the household dynamics, play at various levels which either can be facilitating or can create […]
Health Ministry launches two new contraceptives
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched two new contraceptives, an injectable contraceptive MPA under the Antara programme […]
Only 39% of Indian mothers initiate first hour breastfeeding: Research
Despite the proven benefits of breastfeeding to both mother and baby, a new research has revealed that only 39 per […]
Odisha’s VIMSAR to get Rs 200 cr for infrastructure upgradation
The Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR), running under the Health & Family Welfare Department of […]
Study identifies climatic risks for dengue outbreaks
In a new study undertaken in India, an international team of scientists has identified the climatic risks for dengue disease […]
Study shows how primary care cuts risky drug use
A new study conducted by a team of international researchers has found that brief interventions in a primary care clinic […]
Centre sanctions Rs 200 crore to upgrade SAIL hospital in Odisha
The much-awaited work on the upgradation of the Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP)-run Ispat General Hospital (IGH) of Steel Authority of India […]
Himachal launches measles-rubella vaccination campaign
Seeking to eliminate measles and control rubella in Himachal Pradesh, the state government has launched a vaccination campaign against the […]
Majority of Indians lack discipline to stay fit: Research
Despite the mushrooming of gyms and fitness centres as well as the growing popularity of fitness apps and virtual gyms, […]
