Health and Wellness

New virus from China not a cause for alarm: Health expert

New virus from China not a cause for alarm: Health expert

Dr Chandrakant Lahariya, a public health & policy expert, says there is no need to panic over the emergence of…

December 21, 2023

Prolonged exposure to pollution can lead to decreased lung function, says expert

The average Air Quality Index (AQI) for November was recorded at 373 this year with nine days of “severe” quality,…

December 13, 2023

Delhi shows that it’s a long battle for Mission TB-free India

While doctors at government hospitals deal with tuberculosis despite frugal means, the lack of administrative initiatives all round the year…

March 24, 2024

World Diabetes Day: Ayurvedic solutions for control

On World Diabetes Day, here are some herbs that you can consume to manage diabetes

November 14, 2023

Saving the breath

Considering the records of the previous years, the suffocating haze of air pollution is likely to return to Delhi NCR…

December 16, 2023

Doctors achieve milestone with complex non-surgical valve implantation on Delhi youth

The Army Hospital (R&R) team has achieved a remarkable feat by performing 13 cases of pulmonary valve implantation in the…

October 31, 2023

Teenagers need power nap to boost academic performance

Taking a 26-minute ‘NASA nap’ has been found to enhance alertness by 54%, which would certainly enhance our learning in school.…

December 16, 2023

How Ayurveda can help deal with seasonal allergies

Seasonal allergies, commonly known as hay fever, which affect 33% of Indians, can be treated with ashwagandha, giloi, and amalaki

October 28, 2023

‘Streamline process of availing facilities under health schemes’: Delhi HC tells Centre, AAP govt

The court noted the cumbersome process, requiring patients to obtain various certificates before submitting applications

September 29, 2023

Delhi to get State Mental Health Authority with LG’s nod

The Central Mental Health Care Act of 2017 mandates the establishment of the State Mental Health Authority (SMHA) to ensure…

September 12, 2023