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SC stays order asking Delhi govt to sign MoU over Centre’s health scheme
In its order passed on December 24 last year, the high court...
Form panel to consider phasing out petrol, diesel vehicles: HC to Maha govt
A division bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Girish...
Study reveals conflict in marriage less harmful for kids when dad keeps it constructive
"If we could have more clinical or educational programs that teach parents how to openly communicate with each other, how to listen to each other, and maintain good relationships with family members, it might be effective in promoting healthier family and child...
Need for state-specific policies to seize rapidly rising epidemic of metabolic non-communicable diseases: ICMR study
According to the study published in The Lancet, the prevalence of diabetes and other metabolic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in India is considerably higher than previously estimated There is a need for urgent state-specific policies and interventions to arrest the...
Ensure availability of critical health services in flood-affected Assam: Mandaviya to officials
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya directed them to prepare an online database listing all the important information such as availability of beds, oxygen and other health facilities to ensure efficient management of any health emergency New Delhi/Guwahati: Union...
Lifestyle, not being ‘morning’ or ‘evening’ person, impacts longevity, says study
The study, however, showed that evening types had a slightly increased risk of dying than morning types, even as staying up late at night was found to have little impact on how long a life 'night owls' lived A 37-year long study on nearly 23,000 Finnish twins has...
IRDAI asks insurers to put up special measures for any cyclone Biparjoy claims
It needs to be ensured that all claims are surveyed immediately and claim payments/ on account payments are disbursed at the earliest and in any case not exceeding the stipulated timeline Hyderabad: Insurance regulator IRDAI has asked the chiefs of all general...
India earned USD 7,400 million through medical tourism in last decade: Officials
Medical tourism is a recognised export from two BIMSTEC members -- India and Thailand Kolkata: India generated an income of USD 7,400 million through medical tourism over the last decade, and the figure is expected to rise to USD 43,500 million in the next 10 years,...
IRDA asks industry players to strictly comply with norms on reporting of `Cyber Security Incident’
All regulated entities are directed to scrupulously follow the provisions regarding reporting of incident to IRDAI and Cert-In. Further, the regulated entities are required to submit available details of `Cyber Security Incident' to the regulator in an enclosed format...
Italy to pass ‘right to be forgotten’ law for cancer survivors – PM
Giorgia Meloni,Prime Minister, Italy According to campaigners, there are more than 900,000 cancer survivors in Italy who may face difficulties when taking out insurance or a loan, or applying for adoption, because of their health history The proposals would allow...
40 pc cancer cases caused by tobacco, alcohol, pan masala; no clue in 20 pc cases: Expert
"The maximum number of patients of breast cancer and cervical cancer are found in women in urban areas. Cervical cancer patients are found more in rural areas than breast cancer patients. A unique gall bladder cancer occurs only in people residing near and on the...
Study suggests adherence to global health recommendations lowers risk of cancer
Approximately 40 per cent of all cancers are linked with modifiable lifestyle factors - such as physical inactivity, tobacco use, living with obesity, a poor diet, and alcohol intake, suggesting many cases are preventable. Researchers found people who follow global...