HIV infection ups risk of heart failure, stroke
NEW YORK: People living with HIV are at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular diseases (CVD), particularly heart failure and stroke, warn researchers. "Our findings...
Treadmill exercise may reduce period pain
LONDON: Women, take note - a treadmill exercise regime can reduce period pain and improve long-term quality of life. According to the study published in...
NEW DELHI: The Union Health Ministry has formed a 10-member committee to examine the "pros and cons" of bringing a central legislation against assault...
NEW DELHI: One out of every three persons in the age-group of 15-50 years in Delhi-NCR is addicted to smoking and around half of...
Jal Shakti Ministry allocated Rs 28,261 cr; gets marginal hike in Union Budget
NEW DELHI: The Jal Shakti Ministry, which is executing the government's mission to provide clean and piped drinking water to every household in the...
Hong Kong govt approves over USD 9 million for cyclone-hit Odisha
BEIJING: The Hong Kong government has approved over USD 900,000 for relief and rehabilitation work in cyclone-hit Odisha that could benefit around 45,100 victims,...
Health Minister Vishwajit Rane
PANAJI: Entire Goa would be covered under an ambitious health programme of the state government for heart patients by August 15, Health Minister Vishwajit...
5 new medical colleges to be opened in UP this month: Minister
MATHURA: Five new medical colleges will be opened by the end of this month in Uttar Pradesh, Medical Education Minister Ashutosh Tandon said Wednesday. He...
Nepal issues dengue alert as studies find presence of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes
KATHMANDU: Nepal on Sunday directed the authorities to be prepared for a possible outbreak of dengue after studies found the presence of Aedes aegypti...
PM thanks world leaders for enthusiasm on yoga day
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday thanked leaders of various countries for their enthusiastic participation in the fifth International Day of Yoga. President of...