Health
India’s hidden health crisis: Genetic blood disorders plague children under 12
A new study reveals that over one in four Indian children under 12 carry inherited blood disorders. The findings highlight...
Hypertension a silent killer affecting one in four adults, say doctors
Call for mass awareness in schools, colleges, workplaces Srinagar, May 17 Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, has become...
Delhi teen’s 12-hour-a-day gaming addiction leads to partial paralysis, bent spine
A Delhi teen underwent spinal surgery due to gaming addiction. Doctors noticed a severe deformity in his spine. A 19-year-old...
India bans select cough syrups for children under 4 amid safety concerns
The Indian government has prohibited the use of certain cough syrups containing chlorpheniramine maleate and phenylephrine hydrochloride in children below...
Repatriate Overstayed Doctors from GMCs Immediately: Secretary Health to DHSK, DHSJ
Srinagar, Apr 21: Secretary Health and Medical Education, Dr. Abid Rasheed Shah, on Monday ordered the immediate repatriation of doctors...
Negligence Alleged at GMC Baramulla: Interns Left to Handle Emergency Without Doctors
Baramulla, Apr 21: A serious allegation of medical negligence has surfaced from Government Medical College (GMC) Baramulla, where a visitor...
Indians take Dolo 650 like it’s Cadbury Gems, says US doctor: How much paracetamol is safe for your body?
An internal medicine expert explains how we may unconsciously be overdosing ourselves Paracetamol, the fever pill that features in each...
2-year-old boy who couldn’t poop since birth gets cured with rare surgery
Diagnosed with a rare disease, a 2year-old boy was unable to poop naturally since birth. The child had been solely...
New saliva test predicts hidden cancer risks better than blood test
A spit test, developed by London's Institute of Cancer Research, can help detect prostrate cancer better than the conventional blood...
First 1000 days crucial for child’s growth, cognitive development, say doctors
‘80% of child’s brain develops in this period’ Srinagar, Apr 12 : The first 1000 days of the child are the...