Health department intensifies campaign to control maternal deaths in dist
TRICHY: With as many as 47 maternal deaths reported in Trichy district since last April 2017, the health department has intensified efforts to screen and treat pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) among…
Brand new health centre ill-equipped, short-staffed
Coimbatore: When an additional primary health centre was inaugurated at Anaikatti – a small village nestled in the foothills of the Western Ghats and Kerala – on Friday, residents of…
State government seeks report on action taken against quacks in city
Agra: Taking cognizance of complaints regarding illegal hospitals and clinics operating in different districts, the state government has sought a detailed report from the health department for the action taken…
Invasive procedure a breath of fresh air for asthma patients
COIMBATORE: Ramakrishnan, a senior citizen from Pappampati Pirivu and an asthmatic, was afraid to ride bicycles or even step out before 8.30am during the winter. Fearing an asthma attack, he…
‘Run for Ayurveda’ in JLN Stadium Delhi
New Delhi: It is first of its kind event for the popularity of Ayurveda. Over 3000 people including many dignitaries would be part of this mega event. All India Institute…
Millions with high blood sugar face TB risk
The Hague: Millions of people with high blood sugar may be at greater risk of tuberculosis than previously thought, scientists said Friday, warning that diabetes and TB could combine to…
6 feet tall? You could be at a 13 per cent higher risk of cancer
LONDON: Taller people could be more at risk of developing cancer, claimed a new study that examined over a million people. The report, published by the Royal Society, showed that…
Ayurveda focuses on both illness & wellness: RSS chief
Nagpur: Ayurveda does not focus only on illness but also wellness of people and therefore it has been widely accepted in the country as a traditional science which has now…
Merck says to retain animal health business as part of company
Merck & Co Inc on Thursday indicated that it would keep its animal health business as part of the company, in response to questions about its plans for the unit.…
Zydus set to buy India biz of Kraft Heinz for Rs 4,595 crore
AHMEDABAD/MUMBAI: Zydus Wellness, a subsidiary of Ahmedabad-based pharma major Cadila Healthcare, on Wednesday announced entering into a definitive agreement to acquire the India business of US-based Kraft Heinz in a…
