Karunanidhi’s health continues to be same: Stalin
Chennai, July 30 (IANS) There has been no change in the health condition of DMK President M. Karunanidhi from what the hospital had said on Sunday, said his son and party leader M.K. Stalin said…
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LS passes Homoeopathy Central Council Amendment Bill, 2018
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) A bill that provides for supersession of the Central Council of Homeopathy and constituting a Board of Governors was passed in the Lok Sabha on Monday. The Homoeopathy Central Council…
India can become global healthcare destination: Apollo’s Prathap Reddy
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Leveraging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and telemedicine, best healthcare for people can be delivered even in remote areas of the country and make India the global healthcare destination, said…
Mid-day meal: 38 children fell sick this year, says Minister
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Minister of state for HRD Upendra Kushwaha told Parliament on Monday that 38 children from across the country’s schools fell sick this year after eating their mid-day meal. “The Government…
BSF ‘divyang’ will pedal through Himalayas
Shimla, July 30 (IANS) At least 40 ‘divyang’, comprising mainly Border Security Force (BSF) personnel who suffered disability in various operations, will participate in a 10-day 700-km bicycle expedition next month, pedalling through cold deserts…
Higher BMI in young adults may up CVD risk
London, July 30 (IANS) Being overweight as a young adult may cause higher blood pressure and thicken heart muscle, setting the stage for cardiovascular (CVD) disease in later life, a new study has found. The…
Foetus found in Delhi hospital toilet
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) A five-month-old abandoned foetus has been found in the women’s washroom of a hospital here, police said on Monday. Deputy Commissioner of Police Madhur Verma said the matter was reported…
Common workout mistakes to be avoided
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) If done correctly, exercises can improve your physique, body movement, joint strength and much more. But people tend to make minor mistakes in their body posture while working out which…
The menstruation taboo is ancient: Radhika Apte
Mumbai, July 30 (IANS) Actress Radhika Apte says there is little awareness about feminine hygiene in India, and it is time to educate people about the importance of menstruation hygiene. “The menstruation taboo is ancient…
Media reports on suicides impact vulnerable people
Toronto, July 30 (IANS) Journalists should take extra care while reporting suicides as providing details such as methods of suicides on the headlines can influence vulnerable people to take the extreme step, warns a study….
Karunanidhi’s condition continues to be stable
Chennai, July 30 (IANS) DMK President M. Karunanidhi’s health condition is stable and his vital signs are normal on Monday, said a party spokesperson. “Karunanidhi’s condition is now stable after a minor setback in the…
After transient setback, Karunanidhi’s vital signs are normalising: Hospital
Chennai, July 29 (IANS) DMK President M. Karunanidhi on Sunday night suffered a “transient setback” in his health but his vital signs are normalising, said the hospital where he was admitted early on Saturday following…
Karunanidi suffers ‘transient setback’ but normalising: Hospital
Chennai, July 29 (IANS) DMK President M. Karunanidhi on Sunday suffered a “transient setback” in his health condition but his vital signs are normalising, the hospital where he was admitted said. In a late night…
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Malnutrition at unacceptable levels, make agriculture nutrition sensitive: Naidu
Chennai, July 29 (IANS) Decrying persisting malnutrition in the country at “unacceptable levels”, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday called for making agriculture nutrition-sensitive to address the problem. There is no improvement despite the…
Bangladesh braced for spike in dengue cases, 8 deaths
Dhaka, July 29 (IANS) About 1,000 cases of dengue have been reported so far this year in Bangladesh, resulting in the deaths of eight people in capital Dhaka. Abdur Rahim of the Directorate General of…
Cocaine use among UK young highest in decade
London, July 29 (IANS) Use of controlled drugs, such as cocaine, is at its highest level in a decade because of a fall in the price, official statistics show. Data released by the Home Office…
More Aussies implanting heart-shock devices for cardiac death prevention
Sydney, July 29 (IANS) More Australians are implanting in their bodies life-saving devices that prevent cardiac death, but it is unclear whether the trend reflects an increasing need for the implants or a heightened awareness…
Materials that could make batteries charge faster identified
London, July 29 (IANS) Researchers from University of Cambridge have identified a group of materials that could be used to make batteries charge faster. In the study published in the journal Nature, the researchers used…
Unwell Nawaz Sharif shifted to Pakistan medical institute
Islamabad, July 29 (IANS) Ousted Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was on Sunday shifted to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) after his health deteriorated in Adiala jail in Rawalpindi, the media reported. Doctors conducted…