New Delhi, February 8 (IANS) More than 14.6 crore women across the country have been screened for breast cancer, and over nine crore for cervical cancer, said Union Health Minister J P Nadda.In a written respon
New Delhi, February 7 (IANS): More than 73.90 Crore health accounts with unique IDs have been created under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday.L
New Delhi, February 7 (IANS): After successful campaigns for medicinal plants such as amla, moringa, giloe, and ashwagandha, Ayush Ministry has launched a new campaign for the Shatavari plant to boost health.Th
New Delhi, February 7 (IANS): As health insurance companies have implemented steep premium hikes across age groups — some insurers even increasing health premiums up to 200 per cent — the Insurance Regulato
New Delhi, February 5 (IANS): Women who go through menopause later in life have healthier blood vessels which reduces their risk of heart disease, finds a study on Wednesday.Women are less likely to die of a he
New Delhi, February 4 (IANS): Researchers from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) Mohali, an autonomous institution of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), have developed an innovati
New Delhi, February 4 (IANS): February 4 is observed as the World Cancer Day, marking a global observance aimed at raising awareness and fighting the deadly disease. As the life-threatening ailment continues to
New Delhi, February 4 (IANS): The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) has emerged as a significant intervention in India's healthcare landscape, particularly for cancer treatment, said
Canberra, February 4 (IANS): Research led by Australia's nuclear and radiation safety agency has found no link between mobile phone use and various cancers.The research, commissioned by the World Health Organiz
New Delhi, February 3 (IANS): Health benefits announced in the Union Budget are expected to reduce the financial burden as well as boost care for patients with cancer, according to an expert on Monday.The Union
New Delhi, February 3 (IANS): Women who give birth to twin babies are two times more at risk of facing a heart problem than those with singleton births, according to a study on Monday.The research, published in
New Delhi, February 3 (IANS) Women who give birth to twin babies are two times more at risk of facing a heart problem than those with singleton births, according to a study on Monday.The research, published in
New York, February 2 (IANS) People with alcohol use disorder (AUD) and depression experience high levels of stimulation and pleasure when intoxicated, similar to drinkers who do not have depression, according t
New Delhi, February 2 (IANS): The Union Budget’s plan to establish daycare cancer centres in every district over the next three years is a timely initiative, experts said on Sunday. Cancer incidence in
New Delhi, January 31 (IANS) Amid rising levels of obesity -- a precursor to a host of diseases including diabetes, hypertension, and cancers -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent clarion call to fight obesi
New Delhi, January 31 (IANS): Just 10 micrograms daily of traffic-derived PM2.5 particles may be enough to harm your liver and raise the risk of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease, according to a new stud
New Delhi, January 31 (IANS): The Economic Survey tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Friday noted that health expenditure in the country grew to Rs 6.1 lakh crore in FY25.The growth
Mumbai, January 30 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent call to address the growing obesity crisis in India has been strongly supported by renowned fitness coach Mickey Mehta. Speaking in support of th
New Delhi, January 29 (IANS): More than 85.97 million people have so far benefited from free treatments worth Rs 1.2 lakh crore under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), according to the latest gover
New Delhi, January 29 (IANS): Potassium salt may provide a good alternative to sodium, and must be promoted, said experts on Wednesday while welcoming a new recommendation by the World Health Organization (WHO)