Science & Health

SC asks six states to respond on condition of patients in mental hospitals

Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal Rajasthan, Kerala, Jammu and Kashmir and Meghalaya were issued notices by a bench comprising Chief Justice T S Thakur and Justice A M Khanwilkar.

Jul 18, 2016

More than half of the doctors in India not medically qualified: WHO

The Medical Council of India said that the doctors who do not have medical degree are classified as quacks

Jul 18, 2016

Gujarat: Over 1,000 evacuated in Kheda after chlorine gas tank leaks

Over 20 people were rushed to the hospital with complaints of difficulty in breathing.

Jul 18, 2016

Ten things to do to prevent a stroke

High blood pressure, lack of physical activity and poor diet often lead to strokes, the study showed.

Jul 18, 2016

15 years after a botched surgery, Chennai court fines doctor, hospital

The court said the hip-replacement surgery was conducted by a doctor who had no knowledge of the procedure.

Jul 18, 2016

Why are India's young women at an increased risk of cancer now?

Cervical and breast cancers have been found to be the most common types among young Indian women.

Jul 18, 2016

Hospital on a train: Lifeline Express completes 25 years

The train, a project of Impact India Foundation and the Indian Railways, provides medical aid in rural areas of the country.

Jul 16, 2016

Baby stolen from Bangalore hospital: Police crack the case

A woman who was asked to watch over the baby girl allegedly stole her from the hospital.

Jul 16, 2016

NHRC sends notice to Telangana govt over botched-up eye surgeries

NHRC has asked the Telangana government to respond within two weeks over the issue of medical negligence at a state-tun hospital.

Jul 16, 2016

India becomes first Yaws-free country, no cases of maternal, neonatal tetanus either

WHO certifies India as neonatal, maternal tetanus and Yaws free country.

Jul 15, 2016

First Delhi, now Mumbai: Kidney racket busted at Hiranandani Hospital, 4 arrested

The Mumbai Police raided Hiranandani Hospital, and stopped a kidney transplant operation that was planned with forged papers.

Jul 15, 2016

Woman accuses top Bangalore hospital of making her HIV +ve, fudging blood test records

The 40-year-old woman had undergone blood transfusion at the MS Ramaiah Hospital before a surgery.

Jul 15, 2016

Diabetics more likely to have a cancer diagnosis: Study

A new study by the University of Toronto has found that diet and exercise can prevent cancer risk in diabetics as well.

Jul 14, 2016

Dengue crisis in Maharashtra: Number of cases jumps over three-fold this year

Other states like Karnataka and Delhi have also stepped up surveillance and treatment facilities to fight dengue.

Jul 14, 2016

India, Kenya sign a deal to build largest cancer hospital in East Africa: Report

India would assist Kenya in building the cancer hospital and a pharmaceutical company producing cheaper, generic medicines.

Jul 14, 2016