Health and Wellness

Closure of mohalla clinics sparks fear and anger in DelhiClosure of mohalla clinics sparks fear and anger in Delhi

Closure of mohalla clinics sparks fear and anger in Delhi

Residents across the capital voice concern as 250 neighbourhood clinics face closure amid allegations of inefficiency and corruption

April 11, 2025
Yoga, meditation may have brief effects on blood pressure, long-term effects unclear: StudyYoga, meditation may have brief effects on blood pressure, long-term effects unclear: Study

Yoga, meditation may have brief effects on blood pressure, long-term effects unclear: Study

Experiencing high levels of stress is known to be a risk factor for high blood pressure or hypertension -- which…

April 9, 2025
Miracle baby: Preterm infant defies odds; overcomes two-month NICU battleMiracle baby: Preterm infant defies odds; overcomes two-month NICU battle

Miracle baby: Preterm infant defies odds; overcomes two-month NICU battle

The baby encountered numerous obstacles in the NICU, where she was immediately placed on a ventilator, followed by surfactant therapy…

April 7, 2025
Delhi woman dies in accident; her organs save many livesDelhi woman dies in accident; her organs save many lives

Delhi woman dies in accident; her organs save many lives

According to the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO), once a patient is declared brain dead, the hospital can…

April 1, 2025
Delhi: Family donates organs of brain dead woman, saves three livesDelhi: Family donates organs of brain dead woman, saves three lives

Delhi: Family donates organs of brain dead woman, saves three lives

Family of 68-year-old Veena Jain chooses organ donation after doctors declare her brain dead at Max Hospital, Saket

March 28, 2025
RML Hospital’s contractual workers struggle due to unpaid duesRML Hospital’s contractual workers struggle due to unpaid dues

RML Hospital’s contractual workers struggle due to unpaid dues

Nearly three dozen employees, facing mounting debts, have urged the administration to release their salaries

March 20, 2025
Delhi hospital performs 200 stem cell transplants in a yearDelhi hospital performs 200 stem cell transplants in a year

Delhi hospital performs 200 stem cell transplants in a year

Stem cell transplants are often a last resort for the patients with aggressive blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma and multiple…

March 18, 2025
Kidney transplant crisis in India: Why cadaver donations remain alarmingly low Kidney transplant crisis in India: Why cadaver donations remain alarmingly low 

Kidney transplant crisis in India: Why cadaver donations remain alarmingly low

With an acute shortage of cadaver kidney donations, most transplant patients rely on living donors—leaving many on dialysis with little…

March 13, 2025
India’s growing kidney health crisis: Why it’s going unnoticedIndia’s growing kidney health crisis: Why it’s going unnoticed

India’s growing kidney health crisis: Why it’s going unnoticed

A report from the Indian Society of Nephrology reveals that India has just one dialysis centre for every 3-lakh people,…

March 13, 2025
Delhi: 80-year-old woman donates kidney to save her son’s lifeDelhi: 80-year-old woman donates kidney to save her son’s life

Delhi: 80-year-old woman donates kidney to save her son’s life

Despite concerns about her advanced age, medical evaluations confirmed that Darshana Jain was a suitable donor, paving the way for…

March 13, 2025