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National Doctor’s Day: 14 questions you must ask your physician

On the occasion of National Doctor's Day today, we tell you how to get the most out of your visit to your physician.
Knee and hip surgeries on the threshhold of revolutionary changes

Expert states India is at the threshold of witnessing a dramatic change when it comes to knee and hip surgeries.
Test reveals high levels of poison in table salt

Test reveals potassium ferrocyanide levels to be alarmingly high in table salts produced in India.
Ovarian cancer: New ray of hope in the diagnosis of this condition

Good news for women. Researchers have developed a new test to diagnose ovarian cancer. This can help in earlier detection and treatment and prevent many unnecessary surgeries.
Healthcare professionals debate the impact of e-cigarettes

The Indian Council of Medical Research has recommended a "complete" ban on e-cigarettes, saying their use can initiate nicotine addiction among non-smokers.
What is World Health Day?

On the occasion of World Health Day, here is a brief about the theme, significance and history of this WHO observance day.
President Ram Nath Kovind says quality health for all a shared goal

In his address after inaugurating the Apollomedics Super Speciality Hospital here, he expressed confidence that it would provide state-of-the-art medical care to the people of the state and the region at a reasonable cost.
1,018 infants died at Adani-run hospital in 5 years: Gujarat government

The Gujarat government has admitted some 1,018 infant deaths at the Adani Foundation-run GK General Hospital in Bhuj, Kutch district, over the past five years.
AI enables virtual hands-on training for open ortho surgery

A newly-launched AI-simulator will enable real-time training to budding surgeons and upgrade their skill sets by creating an operation theatre-like setting.
National Clean Air Programme to reduce toxic particulate matter launched

With 2019 as its first year, the NCAP is a mid-term, five-year action plan that includes collaborative, multi-scale and cross-sectoral coordination between relevant Central ministries, state governments and local bodies.
Bengal government to pull out of Ayushman Bharat

Launched by Modi in September, the scheme seeks to bring 50 crore poor people under a medical insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh per year. The states are required to pump in 40 per cent of the funds.
3 new AIIMS to be set up in India

The three new AIIMS -- two in Jammu and Kashmir and one in Gujarat -- are under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) scheme, an official release said.
Survey: Over 50 per cent of Indian women are sedentary

53 per cent of Indian women are "inactive" and burn less than 50 per cent of calories that a person should burn through physical activity
Jaitley says Ayushman Bharat game changer in healthcare sector

According to Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (PMJAY) has been a game changer in India's healthcare sector. The scheme was launched on September 23, 2018, has completed 100 days.
Approximately 69,944 babies born in India on New Year Day: UNICEF

According to the UNICEF, India is estimated to have welcomed 18 per cent of the total babies born globally on January 1, 2019.
Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Bill passed in Lok Sabha

The Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Bill, 2018 was passed in the Lok Sabha on December 3. This bill seeks constitution of a Board of Governors that will exercise the powers of the Medical Council of India.
Amidst buzz around AI, tech giants changes its focus on healthcare

Tech giants have decided to utilize the Machine Learning (ML)-based algorithms to improve healthcare globally and India became an early adaptor.
J&J faulty hip implant victims rejected government's compensation formula

J&J faulty hip implant victims has written to Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, rejecting the compensation formula accepted by the government.
Minister: government committed to providing best healthcare facilities

According to Anupriya Patel, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, despite demographic challenges in India, the government is committed to providing the best healthcare facilities.
A look at leprosy in India: Watch out for these top symptoms to start treatment early on

Mahatma Gandhi played a significant role in destigmatising leprosy in India. On the birthday of this visionary leader, let's stand up for a cause that he used to feel so deeply about.

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