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Ban On Gutka And Paan Masala Being Considered By UP Government

A serious ban is being contemplated by the Uttar Pradesh government on gutka and paan masala. The state's legal department has been asked to work on the proposal.

Chickenpox Virus Stalking Uttar Pradesh

There has been an escalation in the number of chickenpox cases in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur city. Patients lamented over the spreading waste in the

Chips to Monitor Ultrasound Machines in Haryana

State department officials in Haryana have confirmed that they will install silent observer chips in all ultrasound machines to monitor the ultrasound

Another Step to Stop Female Foeticide in Haryana

The Haryana government has said that pregnant women will have to submit a photocopy of their identification proof at ultrasound centres. A health

Special Tourism Zones Get Major Backing from Goa's Music Lovers

The state government's decision to lobby for special tourism zones (STZ) to allow enthusiasts to party till the wee hours has received backing from musicians and music aficionados in Goa.

Body Donation Campaign Launched in Agra

An organization is promoting the donation of human bodies for educational research in Agra. The body, a brainchild of eminent educationist Ram Avtar

Sonography Centres Under Scanner in Rajasthan

Licenses of six sonography centres have been cancelled in Jaipur by the Rajasthan government. It also issued notices to 24 others for their suspected

Game Changer? MCI Bill Introduced in Rajya Sabha

A bill to extend by another year the tenure of the board of governors of the Medical Council of India (MCI) has been introduced in the Rajya Sabha. The

Awareness About Kala Azar Via Bhojpuri Songs

Bhojpuri folk songs are be used to spread awareness about the kala azar disease. The latter is a recurring epidemic that takes hundreds of lives in the

Ella Foundation Wins (Dollor) 100,000 Grant To Develop Polio Vaccine

Ella Foundation, the Hyderabad-based scientific research group, has received (Dollor) 100,000 grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to develop a vaccine against polio.

First Woman in Kashmir to Give Birth to Quintuplets

A 28-year old woman in Budgam district became the first woman in Kashmir to give birth to quintuplets after doctors confirmed that she has given birth to three boys and two girls.

India: Fourth Worst Place for Mothers

India is fourth worst in maternal care, states report. While the country remained static on mother's index of NGO Save the Children, the

Bihar Health System Praised for Child Healthcare Model

Bihar lauded for its effective child healthcare model, states the annual state of the world's mothers report. The annual flagship report by

India: Disability Affects 21 Million People

Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Mukul Wasnik said in Lok Sabha Monday that disability affects over 21 million people in India. A total

Scientists Develop New Method That can Make Dirtiest Water Safe for Drinking

Now even muddy water can be safe for drinking after a scientist at Michigan Technological University developed a new and cheap method that can clean even dirty water.

Delhi Government Says It Will Help Delhi Milk Scheme Expand Its Reach Inside the Capital

The Delhi Milk Scheme (DMS) has asked for assistance from the Delhi government stating that it can increase its milk production capacity by an additional

Measles Kills Four Kids in Odisha

In Odisha (and) #8206; an outbreak of measles has killed four children and affected over 80 people, reveals source. The first case of the contagious

In India Tobacco Behind 7 Percent Deaths Above Age 30

Health and Family Welfare Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad told the Lok Sabha on Friday that tobacco caused 7 percent of all deaths above the age of 30 in India.

First Stealth Surgery on a Four-Year-Old Boy in Tamilnadu

Stealth Surgery or scarless surgery has been performed for the first time on a pediatric patient in Tamilnadu at Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre. Though

UN Offers To Help India In Dealing With Malaria, HIV

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon expressed his wish to help India deal with diseases such as polio, malaria, tetanus, measles and HIV transmission-related mortality.

Delhi Helmet Law

Delhi's helmet law take a deadly toll on women, say reports. For women such as Mahindroo, however, the considerations are mostly aesthetic and unless

Delhi Hospitals Prepared to Fight Swine Flu

The Delhi government said that hospitals in the capital are prepared to deal with the H1N1 virus. "Delhi hospitals are well prepared for swine flu.

UP Govt To Ban Sale of Junk Food In Schools

Uttar Pradesh government has instructed all schools, which includes Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE), Uttar Pradesh Board and Central

Millions To Observe 'Yogathon' To Mark World Health Day

Around 1.2 million people across India are expected to take part in 'Yogathon' Saturday performing 'Surya Namaskars' (Salutations to the Sun) to mark World Health Day.

Tobacco-Mixed 'Gutka' Banned in Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh has invoked a ban on the sale of tobacco-mixed gutka starting April 1. Health Minister Narottam Mishra had said in the assembly some

Delhi NGO Points Out Absurd Claims Made by Major Food Brands

Major food brands once again find themselves in hot water after a Delhi-based NGO revealed that they are making absurd and sometimes false claims when advertising their food products.

NGO to Offer Free Insulin to Poor Kids With Diabetes

A medical technology firm in collaboration with Delhi based NGO has launched a program to provide free insulin for underprivileged children suffering from Type 1 diabetes.

Tobacco Blamed For Surge in Squamous Cell Cancer in India

A leading cancer expert has expressed concern over rise in squamous cell cancer, a type of esophageal cancer, in India as more people are getting addicted to tobacco.

Uttar Pradesh: Free Medical Care to Poor

Uttar Pradesh (UP) will provide free medical care to the poor suffering from serious ailments, announced Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav. "In the last

Tata Medical Center to Expand Research Facility

The 167-bedded Tata Medical Center is planning to spend nearly Rs.250 crore to expand its research facility, including setting up a modern research centre.

Bhopal: Man Dies of Swine Flu

A 37-year-old man died of swine flu in Bhopal, reports source. Anil Hole, a resident of Saket Nagar was admitted to a hospital on March 25 with severe cold and lung congestion.

Facilities for Disabled Air Passengers to be Examined by Committee

A Committee on the 'Rights of Passengers with Disabilities and Reduced Mobility' has been constituted by the Ministry of Civil Aviation under the Chairmanship of G.

Chemists to Be Roped In To Fight Tuberculosis: Govt

The Indian government plans to rope in chemists and bring prescriptions under its scanner to curb irrational use of drugs to treat tuberculosis by private practitioners.

Swine Flu Kills 12 In India, More Than 100 Infected

Swine flu outbreak in India have so far claimed twelve lives and nearly 110 others have been infected with the virus, the country's health ministry said.

Bihar: Ten Children Die of Measles

In Bihar's Madhubani district at least 10 children died due to measles, says an official. "Eight children have died over the past few days. In

Azad Laments India's Infant Mortality

Acknowledging the high infant mortality was an immense health concern for the nation, Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad informed the parliament on Tuesday

Two-Year-Old Girl Saved by Delhi Doctors

Doctors in Jaipur had given up on two-year-old Zuana, who was near death due to terminal liver failure. However, a rare surgery by a team of Delhi

First Bicycle Track for Public in Hyderabad

On Sunday, Hyderabad got its first bicycle track for the public. Hundreds of people participated in a "bicyclone rally" to mark the formal launch. From

Swine Flu Claims Four Lives in Maharashtra

Maharashtra state health machinery on high alert after swine flu claimed four lives in Pune in the past fortnight. Besides, the four fatalities, another

Budget 2012- Cheaper Drugs, Better Health Services for Poor Envisaged

The budget for 2012-13 Friday focused on cheaper life saving drugs and better health facilities for poor in rural and urban slums, increasing the outlay

Doctors Confirm Falak Fit to be Discharged

Doctors have confirmed that Falak, the two-year-old battered baby at the AIIMS Trauma Centre, is fit to be discharged. "Falak is fit to be discharged

West Bengal Needs to Improve Its Infant Mortality Rate

The United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) has said that West Bengal must act fast to improve its infant mortality rate, primary education and malnutrition of poor children.

Maharashtra to Introduce Tobacco Awareness Course in Schools

The Maharashtra government has decided to introduce tobacco awareness course as a subject in schools, says Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. The

Gorakhpur: Polluted Drinking Water Increasing Water Borne Diseases

Media reports indicate that the contamination of drinking water is becoming a major cause of worry for residents in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur city. In

Its Official: Central Government Schools to Become Tobacco Free

Officials have confirmed that all Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) across India have been directed to ensure they are tobacco-free. The Kendriya Vidyalya

Child Born to Elderly Haryana Couple

Son lost in a road accident returns back via in-vitro fertilization. A teacher couple now in their 60s have been blessed with a boy - thanks to reproductive technology.

Delhi Docs Implant Heart Valve Without Opening Up the Chest

Doctors in a Delhi hospital have performed a rare surgery on three patients over 70 years of age, implanting a heart valve without cutting open their chest.

Stroke, Main Cause of Death Among Elderly Indians

A new study has revealed chronic diseases are becoming the main cause of death in people above 65 years of age in low-and middle-income nations, with stroke being the leading cause.

Polio-Free India Makes Big B Happy

UNICEF goodwill ambassador, actor Amitabh Bachchan, is happy India is a polio-free nation now and says it is the result of hard work by some institutions.

Bank Donates Ultrasound Machine for Kidney Disease Awareness and Prevention

TANKER foundation (Tamilnad Kidney Research) received a donation of Rs. 5 lakhs from Central Bank of India for an ultrasound machine and accessories