Health and Wellness
International Nurses Day: Celebrating unsung heroes
Behind every recovery is a steady, skilled, and often overlooked nurse. As India marks International Nurses Day on May 12, voices from the frontline call for greater recognition and respect
World Asthma Day: India’s asthma crisis deepens despite treatability
With nearly half the world’s asthma-related deaths, India faces a dire public health emergency. Experts emphasise the need for early diagnosis, spreading awareness, and access to inhalers
After life: Organs of 21-year-old brain-dead Delhi woman saves 5 lives
The 21-year-old’s family decided to donate her organs, which helped saved the lives of patients in Delhi, Mumbai
Delhi joins 5G ambulance revolution
Real-time monitoring lets doctors assess patients during transit, enabling quicker diagnosis before hospital arrival
Beat the heat: 7 cooling drinks for summer to keep you hydrated
While plain water is essential, adding a few natural, refreshing drinks to your daily routine can help keep your body cool and nourished.
NAMS calls for cancer to be declared notifiable disease, backs indigenous HPV test and vaccine rollout
NAMS highlighted key findings from its task force on cervical and breast cancer, stressing the need for robust data collection to inform health surveillance and policy decisions
A Delhi doctor’s self-exam protocol for early breast cancer detection
Dr Brahamjit Singh’s low-cost at-home screening method aims to address India’s growing breast cancer crisis through early detection and community awareness
Delhi man revived after cardiac arrest, undergoes 9-hour liver transplant
Swift action by doctors at a private hospital saves patient with acute liver failure awaiting transplant approval