Health

New Delhi: The weather is changing and this is the time virus strikes. Former AIIMS-Delhi Director Dr Randeep Guleria spoke on the rise in influenza cases caused by the H3N2...

New Delhi: World Obesity Day has returned today with the theme ‘Changing Perspectives: Let’s Talk About Obesity.’ It is observed on March 4 every year to promote practical solutions and...

New Delhi: The news of actor Sushmita Sen's heart attack and angioplasty came as a shock to her fans and others. It also drew attention towards heart attacks among women,...

New Delhi: The importance of physical activity has been reiterated by doctors, health experts and researchers time and again. It is relevant now more than ever before given the sedentary...

Bhubaneswar: Scientists at the Institute of Life Sciences (ILS) in Odisha capital have discovered therapeutic interventions to prevent cerebral and severe malaria mortality. The group led by Dr Viswanathan Arun Nagaraj...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has decided to set up eight new Urban Primary Health Centers (UHPC) in different districts of the state under the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM). Two...

Bhubaneswar: The Animal Welfare Board of India has appealed to people to adopt a wellness trend by celebrating ‘Cow Hug Day’ on February 14, which it claims would bring “emotional...

New Delhi: Scientists have found that ants can detect the scent of cancer in urine. Though ants don't have noses, they have an incredible sense of smell, thanks to the...

New Delhi: World Health Organisation (WHO) first called for the global elimination of industrially produced trans fat in 2018 with an elimination target set for 2023. Since then, population coverage...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Thursday stressed the need to intensify IEC (Information, Education & Communication), grievance redressal and awareness building activities at ground level with a people-centric action plan...