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Changing Lifestyle Blamed For Rise in India's Cancer Rates

India sees rise in cancer rates with at least million new cases being reported every year, which experts blame is due to rapid lifestyle changes. While

Adult Malnutrition Vastly Ignored in India, Says Dr. Binayak Sen

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Samples of Many Wrestlers Test Positive for Banned Substances at 57th National School Games

The National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) has revealed that around 10 percent of the blood and urine samples of wrestlers that it has tested during the 57th

'Mommy Makeover' in India

Cosmetic surgery sector - booming industry in India, say experts. When a group of women from Uganda embarked on a trip of a lifetime to India, little

Rodents Nibble a Patients' Face at an Indian Hospital

Relatives of a 70-year old comatose patient, Muhammad Iqbal, have alleged that he was bitten by rats at the intensive care unit (ICU) of Mathura Das Mathur Hospital in Jodhpur on Tuesday night.

India Soon to be Declared Polio Free

No new polio cases have been reported in India for the past one year. This has been the greatest public health achievement for India with the last polio case detected in West Bengal on Jan 13, 2011.

Tulsi may Help Treat Adverse Effects of Radiation: DRDO Scientists

Indian Basil, popularly known as Tulsi, can be used effectively in treating patients who are exposed to radiation according to scientists at the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO).

Cochlear Implant Workshop in Chennai Restores Hearing to Hearing Impaired Children

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Indian Authorities Criticized Over Low Fine for Drug Trials

Indian authorities have been criticized for letting off lightly 12 doctors in the state of Madhya Pradesh who conducted drug trials on children and patients with learning disabilities.

Patients Relieved As Rajasthan Doctors End Strike

Agitating government doctors in Rajasthan called off their 11-day strike and resumed their duty on Sunday, bringing respite to the patients and their relatives.

Anna Hazare Ends Fast

Veteran social activist Anna Hazare broke his fast considering his failing health. Hazare, however, threatened the Congress-led United Progressive

Anna Hazare Continues Fasting, Health Improves Slightly

Veteran social activist Anna Hazare's health condition improved slightly and he has decided to continue his three-day fast for a strong Lokpal Bill at

Chennai Docs Perform Life-Saving Surgery on Pregnant Woman

Doctors at a Chennai hospital have performed a life-saving surgery on a six months pregnant woman as she was suffering from a congenital condition that

Poor Health Schemes Continue to Cause Trouble in Jharkhand

It has emerged that Jharkhand still lacks the basic healthcare facilities even after eleven years of its creation. Presently the state is being hounded

Sonia Gandhi: Govt is in Process of Setting Up Several Institutes Like AIIMS

Government is in the process of setting up several institutes like All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to ensure better health services, says Congress President Sonia Gandhi.

New Delhi Ranks No. 1 in Liveability Index 2011

New Delhi emerges as the best place to live in India, according to the Liveability Index 2011. Mumbai was placed at the 2nd position after Delhi

India: Death Toll from Toxic Liquor Hits 170

The death toll in eastern India caused by toxic home-brewed alcohol climbed to 170. "We now have 170 confirmed dead," Shyamapada Basak, health services director of West Bengal state told AFP.

Sufi Singer Leads Music Therapy Initiative

Fortis Hospitals in Noida have launched the city's first music therapy center with acclaimed Sufi singer, Zila Khan heading the initiative. The Fortis

Massive Blood Donation Drive by HDFC Bank Across India

HDFC Bank is organizing a nationwide Blood Donation Campaign in India on Friday, December 9, 2011. People in 521 Indian cities will be able to donate

India, Bulgaria Sign Agreement to Work Together in Health and Medicines

A new era of cooperation on health and medicines between India and Bulgaria has begun as the two nations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Union

Paint Ball, Hookah Bar in Panchkula Downs Shutters

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Man Who Swallowed Coins, Iron Pellets, Bolts and Keys Dies After Surgery

A 28-year old man in Chhattisgarh was found to have swallowed more than 6 kilograms of iron objects and died shortly after doctors performed surgery to remove the items from his stomach.

Orissa Woman Suffering from Heart Issues Wants Permission for Euthanasia

A 38-year old woman in Orissa suffering from major heart problems has requested permission to undergo euthanasia as her family cannot afford to pay for her expensive treatments.

Drug Control Officials in Kerala Worried Over Influx of Malaysian Sex Drugs

Malaysian-made sex-enhancing stimulants have made their way into Kerala illegally, which is a big worry for Kerala's drug control officials. Libido

Tighter Norms for Smoking Scenes in Films, TV Programs

From 14th November 2011, the Union ministry of health and family has made it mandatory for all news films and television programs intending to show any

Diabetes, High Blood Pressure Set to Explode in India, Doctors Warn

Doctors have warned India is facing a twin epidemic of diabetes and high blood pressure, after the results of a countrywide study suggested that one in

West Bengal Doctor Who was Drunk on Duty may Not be Sacked

Healthcare in West Bengal continues to remain in the spotlight after yet another controversy, this time a doctor in a government hospital attended patients while he was drunk.

India on its way to eradicate Polio by 2012

India is on its way to eradicate polio by 2012. According to the research published in the 4th November issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control

Tamil Nadu CM Orders Distribution of Free Sanitary Napkins for Girls, Women in Rural Areas

A unique welfare scheme for women has been announced by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK general secretary, J Jayalalithaa. The Chief Minister of

Woman in Critical Condition as Acid Used Instead of Antiseptic After Delivery

The quality of healthcare in West Bengal has once again come into spotlight after it was reported that a woman who gave birth to a baby boy is in critical

As Population Surges, India Battling to Cope With Rapid Urbanization

India on the verge of overtaking China as the world's most populous country within the next two decades. Its population, pegged by the Census of India at 1.

'Mother and Child Tracking System'(MCTS) Registers One Crore Pregnant Women

'The Mother and Child Tracking System (MCTS)' an e-governance initiative of the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry, has registered more than one crore pregnant women.

No Answers as Infant Death Toll in West Bengal Continues to Rise

The number of infant deaths in West Bengal continues to rise with latest reports revealing 17 more deaths in space of the last 24 hours, taking the total number of deaths to 30 in the last three days.

Delhi Government to Launch Chacha Nehru Sehat Yojana on November 14

Children's Day on November 14 will see the Delhi government implement one of its most ambitious health schemes with more than 14 lakh school children

Neglected Tropical Diseases Burden India, South Asia

Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) are borne unevenly in India and South Asia, reports a new study. The study revealed that these diseases of poverty continue to plague the 1.

Failed Malaria Treatment Could Be Linked to Dormant Parasites In RBC

University of South Florida researchers have for the first time found that the earliest form of malaria parasites can lay dormant in red blood cells and

Relief as India Witnesses Longest Polio-Free Period Ever

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has revealed that only one polio case has been detected so far this year in the country, thus making it the

Ernakulam Poised to Become First Indian Smoke-Free District

Kerala's Ernakulam will become the first district in India to be completely smoke free with the administration expected to ban all tobacco products in the district.

Health Benefits of Indian Herbs Need Global Focus: Expert

The health benefits of Indian herbs and the need for scientific research to evaluate herbal principles formed the crux of the Madras Science Foundation's Dr.

Siliguri School Kids Hold Anti-Firecracker Campaign

More than 100 children in Siliguri took part in a campaign to spread awareness about the harmful effects of using firecrackers during Diwali festival.

Encephalitis Outbreak Has Claimed More Than 400 Lives in India

An outbreak of encephalitis in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has claimed at least 400 lives, mainly children, officials said on Saturday.

Cataract Patients Lose Vision After Surgery at Government Health Camp in Chhattisgarh

A government health camp in Chhattisgarh has run into trouble after 12 of the 395 cataract patients lost their eye sight after undergoing surgery at the camp.

Delhi Govt Downplays Superbug Threat

Delhi government today admitted to the presence of superbug in several city hospitals but downplayed the concerns over the infection. In the wake

Genetic Mysteries of the Neem Decoded

A Bangalore-based laboratory has announced that it has completed the genetic sequencing of neem and revealed that it will be posting all the details on its public portal.

Survey Says India Ranks Very Low in Treatment of Women

Among 165 countries, India ranks at 141 in the treatment of women, finds survey. In the "Best and Worst Places for Women" analysis of Newsweek

Akshay Kumar Wins More Hearts by Becoming the Ambassador for Heart Patients

The well-known Bollywood action hero, Akshay Kumar, has recently put his heart and soul into a different project far removed from the make-believe world of films.

Azad Reaffirms India's Commitment to Eradicate Polio

Rotary International yet again has honoured Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, as a Champion in Worldwide Efforts to Eradicate Polio.

Performance Enhancing Herbal Drug "Perfomax" Launched

'Perfomax', a composite herbal formulation, which helps in improving physical and mental performance at Higher Altitudes and Hypoxic conditions was launched

India: Strong Commitment to Combat NCDs

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad reaffirms India's strong commitment to prevent and combat Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) by

Biological E Reveals Results of Phase II/III Trials on JE Vaccine

Hyderabad based Biological E Limited has revealed that it has completed the Phase II and III trials of its inactivated Japanese Encephalitis (JE) vaccine