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Harassment in settling insurance claims by hospitals ground for compensation, not criminal offence: Delhi HC
Justice Neena Bansal Krishna made the observations while dealing...
Rising liver ailments a concern; diet key to health and overall wellness: Experts
Currently, youngsters aged 23-30 are getting diagnosed with fatty...
Increasing daily steps by 3,000 can reduce blood pressure in older persons: Study
This study sought to determine if older adults with hypertension could receive these benefits by moderately increasing their daily walking, which is one of the easiest and most popular forms of physical activity for this population A new study discovered that...
Yoga improves cardiovascular function in patients with heart failure: Study
"Yoga is a combination of mind-body techniques, which is a set of physical exercises [asana] with breathing techniques [pranayama], relaxation and meditation that can be effectively used to stimulate physical and mental well-being," said Ajit Singh, PhD, research...
Kerala govt withdraws Nipah related restrictions in Kozhikode
However, the collector urged people to continue their vigil against the virus infection, maintain social distancing and ensure the use of masks and sanitizer. A total of six people were confirmed to have been infected by the virus till date, and of them, two died....
Cough syrup deaths overseas prompt US crackdown on toxic testing
Cough syrups made in India and Indonesia have been linked to deaths of more than 300 children globally. The medicines were found to contain high levels of DEG and EG, leading to acute kidney injury and death. The poisonings have sparked criminal probes, lawsuits and a...
Cipla introduces drone-powered critical medicine delivery in Himachal
The Mumbai-based firm aims to deliver medicines for cardiac, respiratory and other essential chronic therapies as part of the initiative. The use of drones will support on-time deliveries of the company's medicines to chemists and clinics in remote areas while...
Metal-mining pollution impacts 23 mn people globally: Study
``Our new method for predicting the dispersal of mine waste in river systems worldwide provides governments, environmental regulators, the mining industry and local communities with a tool that, for the first time, will enable them to assess the offsite and downstream...
Every minute 177 Ayushman Bharat cards made, 30 hospital admissions undertaken: Health Ministry
Under PM-JAY around 5.59 crore hospital admissions have been undertaken. Around 27,343 hospitals have been empanelled under Ayushman Bharat, providing both cashless and portable treatment facilities. 44 per cent of hospitalisations are of women beneficiaries, whereas...
Ambulance service provider DIAL4242 closes USD 10 mn seed funding round
''Investing in DIAL4242 isn't merely a strategic decision…This investment transcends financial objectives; it's about actively contributing to lifesaving solutions and fostering greater healthcare accessibility,” said Raju, who is the Managing Director at Visista...
National Health Authority to host 2-day Arogya Manthan event in Delhi
Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY, launched on 23rd September 2018, has scripted a saga of health, productivity and prosperity. With 5.5 crore free hospitalizations worth Rs. 69,000 crore, the scheme has not only ensured good health for crores of poor and downtrodden families...
Affordable, accessible healthcare road map for ‘healthy India’, says Jitendra Singh
“With increasing lifespan, changing lifestyles and environmental factors, the prevalence of cancer is assuming epidemic proportions and cancers of all nature and all organs are happening everywhere'' Union Minister Jitendra Singh Kathua/Jammu: Asserting that India has...