Delhi-NCR's air quality deteriorated sharply on Thursday, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) touched 400, right on the threshold of the 'severe' category, and a thick blanket of toxic smog continued to hang over the region. Several pollution hotspots saw the AQI go over the 400 mark. ...
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) and Safdarjung Hospital have tied up with the Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), to advance scientific, evidence-based Ayurveda research focused on improving menopause care. ...
The Karnataka government has issued guidelines for Sabarimala pilgrims following cases of amoebic meningoencephalitis or brain fever caused by the Naegleria fowleri microorganism, commonly known as the “br...
More than 80 per cent of Indian patients carry multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) -- the highest globally, according to an alarming study on Tuesday reflecting the deep antibiotic resistance crisis in the country. ...
South Sudan's government said it has stepped up vigilance along its borders following an outbreak of the Marburg virus in neighbouring Ethiopia. ...
Pollution levels across Delhi-NCR remained in the 'severe' category on Wednesday, as a dense blanket of smog continued to engulf the region, further worsening the air quality crisis. ...
India is undergoing the fastest ultra-processed food (UPF) sales growth, and the resulting dietary transition is surging obesity and diabetes cases, leading to poor health, according to a new three-paper Series published in The Lancet on Wednesday. ...
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has transformed from manual processes to seamless digital platforms, ensuring that provident fund services reach every worker -- formal or gig, urban or rural -- wi...
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday lauded India for making ‘encouraging gains’ to end tuberculosis (TB), with narrowing detection gaps and reducing mortality. ...
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met with Norwegian Health Minister Jan Christian Vestre to foster ties across healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and technology. ...
