Monthly Archives: July 2018
Heart disease, stroke cause a quarter of deaths in India
Study published in Lancet Global Health reveals new trends in cardiovascular diseases in India
Death due to cardiovascular disease is on the rise in India....
Obesity alone does not increase risk of death
A study by York University, Toronto, could change the way we think about obesity and healthResearchers have found that patients who have metabolically healthy...
IMA agrees to work with government for Ayushman Bharat
The doctors' association has been critical of the package rates under the National Health Protection Mission
With an eye on the participation of the private...
Genes not lifestyle are the decisive factor in heart failure
However lifestyle causes are not insignificant either, say Swedish researchers.What makes you a potential heart failure candidate? Is it your lifestyle or is it...
Aadhar “desirable” not “must” for NHPM: health agency
The document is one of several for identification of beneficiaries for the health insurance plan
Following several reports about the essentiality of Aadhar to avail...
Smoking elevates risk of a heart rhythm disorder
The more one smokes, the greater is the risk of a heart rhythm disorder
Smoking increases the risk of heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation...
Parents’ trauma as kids can affect mental health of children
Severe trauma, stress in parents linked to behavioural health problems in their children
Severe childhood trauma and stress early in parents' lives are linked to...
India’s first Ayurveda protocols to be launched
Ayush secretary Vaid Rajesh Kotecha will launch the diagnostic protocol on Monday
India's first diagnostic protocols for Ayurveda are all set to be unveiled next...
India’s pace of population stabilisation matter of pride: Nadda
Minister talks about "life cycle" approach to population stabilisationIndia has achieved a remarkable pace of population stabilisation, bringing the total fertility rate (TFR) down...
Common BP medication can treat Type I diabetes
First human trials show it can improve functioning of cells in the pancreas that secrete insulinA common medicine used for the treatment of high...
