Health
SKIMS expands critical care network within hospital
ICUs, HDUs to be set up across wards in major upgrade ‘to ensure critically ill patients receive immediate intervention’ Srinagar:...
Fertility naturally declines with age, particularly after mid-20s: Gynaecologist on rising infertility in J&K
Doctors cite late marriages, sedentary lifestyles, imbalanced diets reasons Srinagar: Doctors in Jammu and Kashmir have linked rising infertility levels to...
Mental health not luxury but necessity: Experts
Psychologists, doctors call for prioritising emotional well-being, nutritious diet, physical activity for healthier life Srinagar, Feb 25 : In an increasingly...
World Cancer Day: Oncologists in J&K call for wider screening, awareness, advanced treatment facilities
Reveal 35–38 new cancer cases daily across UT; say modern technologies like Proton Therapy vital for combating health challenge Srinagar,...
Nearly 10,000 posts vacant in J&K health dept, govt tells assembly
Says working to fill vacancies Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir's public healthcare system is facing a severe staffing crisis, with nearly 10,000...
Atal Dulloo attends high level Cancer consultation in New Delhi
J&K to Launch Comprehensive Cancer Control Strategy with NITI Aayog and ICMR Srinagar: A high level consultation on cancer burden, research...
Obesity main reason behind rising fatal diseases in J&K: Doctors
Says obese people have six times more chances of diabetes, call for lifestyle changes Srinagar, Jan 28 : Body weight is...
Antibiotic use during pregnancy may raise risk of bacterial disease in babies, Study suggests
New Delhi: Maternal use of antibiotics during pregnancy may raise the risk of babies developing Group B Streptococcus (GBS) disease...
Over 50% of children aged 5-9 in J&K have high triglycerides
Can lead to major health problems if not addressed early, say doctors Srinagar, Jan 06: It is a concerning development for...
NMC Withdraws Permission for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College; Students to Be Shifted
New Delhi: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has withdrawn the Letter of Permission (LoP) granted to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi...