Generic Drugs Boost Hypertension Control
By setting price ceilings on essential medicines based on average market prices, India successfully kept out-of-pocket costs low while still ensuring manufacturers
Lower BP Target Could Benefit Indians
Beyond salt reduction, experts stressed that controlling hypertension requires a comprehensive approach. Regular exercise, maintaining a healthy body weight, reducing alcohol intake,
Silent Diabetes Crisis Unfolds
The report further highlights that even for those who do receive a diagnosis, the challenges of care and management remain significant A
Physiotherapists Barred From ‘Doctor’ Title
The DGHS letter cited past legal pronouncements and advisory orders from courts and councils that had already prohibited physiotherapists and occupational therapists
Cardiac Surgeon, 39, Dies of Heart Attack During Hospital Rounds
The surgeon leaves behind his wife and a young son. Colleagues and medical professionals across India have expressed their grief and concern,
Air Pollution Fuels Infections
The transition from winter to summer, especially during hazy days or winter rains, creates high-risk windows when airborne diseases are more likely
Train ASHAs, Save Babies
Speaking to IANS, Dr. Rahul UR, State Nodal Officer – Child Health and Rare Diseases, National Health Mission, Kerala, explained that understanding
WHO Warns of Escalating Cholera Threat
Recent figures highlight the growing threat. In 2023, WHO recorded 535,321 cases and 4,007 deaths across 45 countries. However, the true toll is
Make your healthy summer journey tasty
As India experiences the peak of summer, keeping cool and hydrated is a top priority. One delicious and refreshing way to beat
Heart Patients Need Key Vaccines
Data shows that while vaccines significantly reduce illness severity, complications, and mortality, many heart patients remain unprotected Adults living with cardiovascular disease