‘NO’ to full body scanners at airport
The nuclear safety regulator has objected to the move to install full-body scanners at airports, citing exposure to harmful radiation […]
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Delhi Govt launches five in one vaccine for children
For the benefit of children, the Delhi government launched pentavalent vaccine – a five-in-one vaccine yesterday in all government hospitals […]
Health ministry proposes `sin tax` on tobacco
New Delhi: The health ministry has proposed a “sin tax” on tobacco products to deter people from using them. “The […]
Indian pharma growth outpaces rivals
Ranking among the top five globally by production volume, the Indian pharmaceutical market today accounts for over 10% of global […]
Drug May Ease Angina in People With Type 2 Diabetes
The drug Ranexa (ranolazine) may help reduce chest pain in people with type 2 diabetes, a new study finds. The […]
Cancer patients duped
Rapid and rampant commercialization in chemotherapy has alarmed the health fraternity. Indiscriminate use of high end radiation treatment in some […]
Risks involved with Aurobindo Pharma
The recent attachment of few immovable properties of YSR Congress President, YS Jaganmohan Reddy in connection with disproportionate assets case […]
AssureHealth
In partnership with Microsoft, Wipro Technologies has launched AssureHealth. The platform is targeted towards healthcare providers to deliver innovative solutions […]
Indian Cancer Society organises The Pink Ride
In collaboration with Indian Cancer Society, DLF Foundation, the philanthropic arm of DLF Limited, YouWeCan and Artemis Hospital organized its […]
India among top scientific powers
The Government has announced the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy-2013 which interalia aspires `positioning India among the top five […]
Planning Commission to strengthen drug regulatory system via Health Ministry
The Planning Commission has recommended more powers to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to strengthen the drug regulatory […]
New lease of life for cancer affected organs
Health minister Ghulam Nabi Azad recently said in the Rajya Sabha that India is set to see a steady rise […]
UNDP ranks India at 134 out of 187 countries
The latest Human Development Index (HDI) 2011 prepared by the UNDP ranks India at 134 out of 187 countries and […]
