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 […]
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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, […]
Haryana partners with private players to offer free antenatal ultrasound tests
The Health Department of Haryana has joined hands with private ultrasound centres to provide antenatal ultrasound tests to pregnant women […]
New immunotherapy combination gives hope to cancer patients
The researchers at a Canadian university have discovered a new immunotherapy combination that has proven to be more effective in […]
Innovation in cancer treatment multimodality therapy
The multi-drug chemotherapy regimens effectively fight cancer micro-metastasis, a complex process that causes cancer cells to spread from their site […]
Ibuprofen raises risk of heart disease, stroke in arthritis sufferers: Report
Arthritis sufferers who take the drug ibuprofen for pain relief are at greater risk of high blood pressure, heart disease […]
