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April 29, 2024 6:48 PM

Keeping a close watch on seasonal influenza situation in the country: Health ministry

Ahead of the monsoon season, the Union Health Ministry announced on Monday that it is closely monitoring the situation of seasonal influenza across various States and Union Territories through the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) netw...

April 20, 2024 12:52 PM

IRDAI removes age cap on health insurance purchase

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has lifted the age cap on purchasing health insurance policies, effective from April 1, 2024. Previously, individuals were restricted to buying new insurance policies only until the...

April 10, 2024 8:47 PM

Pune’s Command Hospital becomes first government hospital to procure & conduct successful piezoelectric bone conduction hearing implants

In a first, Command Hospital, Pune, became the first government hospital across the country to procure and successfully conduct piezoelectric bone conduction hearing implants. The Department of Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) at Command Hospital (South...

April 8, 2024 5:11 PM

5 reasons why you should add skipping to your workout routine

5 reasons why you should add skipping to your workout routine Skipping is a great choice for staying healthy. Whether you aim to shed pounds or simply enjoy it, it's a fantastic way to keep fit and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Discover all about sk...

April 8, 2024 11:50 AM

Study reveals impact of alcohol consumption during pregnancy on infant development

A recent study published in the journal "Alcohol Clinical and Experimental Research" has revealed that even low to moderate alcohol consumption by pregnant women can lead to subtle changes in the prenatal development of their babies. Lead researcher...

April 7, 2024 9:30 PM

On World Health Day, making ‘My Health, My Right’ a reality for all

Every year on April 7, nations worldwide come together to celebrate advancements in healthcare while acknowledging ongoing challenges. From the frontline fight against COVID-19 to addressing long-standing health inequalities, this year's World Health...

April 4, 2024 2:29 PM

Global life expectancy rises despite setbacks from COVID-19

Global life expectancy surged by 6.2 years between 1990 and 2021, as revealed by a recent study published in The Lancet. The rise has been attributed to significant decline in mortality rates linked to diseases such as diarrhea, lower respiratory in...

April 3, 2024 11:34 PM

Mansukh Mandaviya reviews preparedness for management of heat related illness

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday chaired a meeting to review public health preparedness for management of heat related illness and advised States to health facility preparedness in terms of essential medicines, intravenous fluids,...

April 3, 2024 5:28 PM

False, misleading, malicious: Health ministry dimisses reports of hike in medicine prices

The Union Health Ministry on Wednesday dismissed reports claiming an increase in medicine prices of up to 12% starting from April 2024, calling them false, misleading, and malicious. Under the provisions of the Drug Price Control Orders (DPCO) 2013,...

March 30, 2024 8:23 PM

New AI tool can accurately predict fatal heart rhythms

By: Aditya Ahuja In a study conducted in Leicester, researchers explored the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to detect the risk of a deadly cardiac rhythm disorder called ventricular arrhythmia (VA). Led by Dr. Joseph Barker in collaboratio...

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