Seeds of obesity epidemic sown in babyhood
Washington, Nov 8: The growth charts that paediatricians use can predict a baby’s probability of becoming obese later in life.
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Haryana government doctors cease work
Chandigarh, Nov 8: Health services in government hospitals and health institutions across Haryana were affected Tuesday as hundreds of government doctors went on a two-day mass casual leave in support of their demands.
Cancer awareness rally held in Kolkata
Kolkata, Nov 7: Over 500 people from various walks of life, including doctors, sports administrators, footballers, cancer patients and members of youth clubs, took part in a five-km procession here Monday for spreading awareness about cancer.
Over 10,000 dengue cases in India this year
New Delhi, Nov 7: More than 10,000 dengue cases have been reported across the country so far this year, with Punjab topping the list with 2,016 cases, an official said Monday.
Haryana doctors to strike work Tuesday
Chandigarh, Nov 7: Government doctors in Haryana are set to go on a strike Tuesday, despite the authorities warning them against the step and also assuring them that their demands on pay and other issues will be considered.
Boy declared dead wakes up in mortuary, doctor suspended
Lucknow, Nov 7: The Uttar Pradesh government Monday suspended a doctor in a case of medical negligence in which a teenager declared dead by him regained consciousness in a mortuary in Muzaffarnagar district.
Cholesterol-lowering drugs may worsen asthma
Washington, Nov 6: Cholesterol-lowering medications may help in fighting heart disease, but this class of drugs may worsen asthma control, a new study has suggested.
Now, hygiene handle for hospital doors that squirts sanitizer when pulled
London, Nov 6: An inventor has come up with an avant-garde door handle for hospitals, which automatically releases a sterile gel on being pulled.
Green tea and red laser could provide novel treatment for Alzheimer’s
London, Nov 6: Green tea and red laser light can act as a powerful duo in obliterating Alzheimer’s plaques, a new study has revealed.
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