Health News

After synthetic juice, doctors' body endorses chewing gum

The Indian Dental Association (IDA) has endorsed a brand of chewing gum, saying it improves oral health, weeks after the Indian Medical Association courted controversy for promoting a synthetic juice brand of Pepsi.

Another round of pulse polio campaign launched

Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit launched another round of the Pulse Polio campaign in the national capital by giving anti-polio drops to children at her home Saturday morning.3:31 PM on July 05

US denied visa because I am a Muslim: IMA president

'Sir, your name is linked to Washington, you cannot attend the conference.' This is what the US embassy allegedly said while denying a visa to Mohammad Abbas, president of the Indian Medical Association (IMA).2:31 PM on July 05

First medical textbook in Hindi makes quiet impact

There is nothing to distinguish the tome from hundreds of bulky volumes vying for attention on the bookshelves in this booming town in India's Hindi heartland. But a closer inspection reveals it is a landmark of sorts - the first ever textbook of medicine in Hindi.11:00 AM on July 05

Avoid overnight make-up to maintain your natural beauty

TV soap queens Tulsi and Parvati of 'Kyunkii Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' and 'Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki' are often seen 'sleeping' with layers of make-up on their faces - but experts warn against replicating this as using greasepaint for long hours considerably damages the skin.10:00 AM on July 05

Foundation laid for multi-specialty hospital in Tripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar Friday laid the foundation stone for the 200-bed multi-speciality hospital, to be built and operated by Kolkata-based GPT Healthcare Private Limited (GHPL).6:00 PM on July 04

Scientists a step closer to male contraceptive vaccine

A team of scientists here, which is conducting research to develop a male contraceptive, has identified and tested on animals a protein that can temporarily suppress male fertility.5:31 PM on July 04

Village health workers to get rapid HIV test kits in India

Thousands of village health workers across India will soon be equipped to conduct AIDS tests through rapid HIV test kits, which need just a prick on a person's fingertip and the results are known in 20 minutes.5:30 PM on July 04

Panacea to enter healthcare sector

Vaccine and drug maker Panacea Biotec Ltd has forayed into healthcare by setting up a 220-bed multi-specialty hospital in Gurgaon near Delhi.5:01 PM on July 04

Relatives ransack hospital over faulty death certificate

Relatives of a patient went on a rampage in a city hospital here after the authorities allegedly gave a faulty death certificate.11:00 PM on July 03

Now milk to take care of your heart and cholesterol

To battle the rising cholesterol levels in India, Nestle India has introduced a new skimmed milk - Nesvita Pro-Heart Omega 3 - complete with what it called a scientifically proven healthy and beneficial fatty acid.11:00 PM on July 03

Drugs worth Rs.3 mn seized in Punjab

Punjab's health department officials Thursday seized banned stimulants worth Rs.3 million from one of the biggest suppliers of medicines in the state.11:00 PM on July 03

Aligarh varsity sets up high-tech library for medical students

The Aligarh Muslim University Thursday inaugurated a high-tech library for its medical students to access journals from across the globe online, a varsity official said Thursday.7:01 PM on July 03

Venugopal offers to help nine-year-old heart patient

P. Venugopal, former director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), has offered to help a nine-year-old heart patient whose mother had unsuccessfully moved the Delhi High Court for extension of the cardiologist's tenure.3:00 PM on July 03

Chhattisgarh doctors call off strike

About 300 junior doctors of Chhattisgarh's biggest public hospital Thursday called of the strike they began June 21 to press for a hike in stipends.2:32 PM on July 03