Health News

President calls on young doctors to work in villages

President Pratibha Patil Monday urged young doctors in the country to come forward to serve people in rural areas.6:02 PM on November 16

32 new dengue cases in Delhi

The national capital Monday reported 32 new dengue cases, taking the total number of people affected by the vector-borne disease to 844.2:02 PM on November 16

Andhra orders probe after seven infants die in hospital

The Andhra Pradesh government Monday ordered a probe into the death of seven newborn babies, allegedly due to faulty incubators at a government-run hospital.12:02 PM on November 16

Haryana to install CCTV cameras in government hospitals

The government-run hospitals in Haryana will soon have closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras to monitor interaction between doctors and patients.10:02 PM on November 15

India's swine flu toll touches 524

Three more deaths due to swine flu were reported Sunday taking India's toll due to Influenza A (H1N1) virus to 524, health department officials said here.10:01 PM on November 15

29 new dengue cases in Delhi take total to 812

With 29 cases of dengue confirmed Sunday, the total number of people affected by the vector borne disease in the national capital has touched 812, a health official said.6:02 PM on November 15

Toll free answers to pregnancy or puberty queries

Got questions about pregnancy, puberty or plain simple facts about the birds and bees? If you have such queries on your mind and are afraid to ask parents or share with friends -- just dial a government-run toll free helpline.6:01 PM on November 15

Swine flu tightens grip in Chandigarh

There has been a sudden surge in the number of positive cases of influenza A (H1N1) virus in Chandigarh hospitals during the first fortnight of November.2:01 PM on November 15

Government threatens action against striking Bihar doctors

As the strike by junior doctors in Bihar's premier government-run hospital here entered its sixth day Sunday, authorities threatened action and called for an end to the strike that has affected thousands of patients.12:00 PM on November 15

PGIMER claims breakthrough in diabetes research

Doctors at the Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) here Saturday claimed a breakthrough in research for treating Type-2 diabetes.10:03 PM on November 14

Focus more on swine flu as it is highly contagious: Azad

Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad Saturday said his ministry was focusing on tackling swine flu more than dengue, which had infected 783 people in the national capital, as the former was a 'highly contagious' disease.10:02 PM on November 14

Preventive measures can help diabetics avoid brain stroke, heart attacks

On the occasion of World Diabetes Day Saturday, experts and NGOs here urged diabetics to take preventive measures to safeguard themselves against brain strokes and heart attacks.8:02 PM on November 14

Now in Haryana dial 102 for ambulance

Haryana Saturday launched a new service, which will enable8:00 PM on November 14

India to use dual effect vaccine to combat polio

India will soon introduce the bivalent oral polio vaccine (BoPV), which will protect children against two dangerous strain of the deadly paralytic disease, union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said here Saturday.6:04 PM on November 14

34 new cases of dengue in capital Saturday

Delhi Saturday recorded 34 new cases of dengue, taking the total number of cases due to the vector-borne disease to 783, health officials said.6:02 PM on November 14