Health and Wellness

Diwali fireworks: Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital receives most burn cases in India

Diwali fireworks: Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital receives most burn cases in India

The premier Central government-run medical facility treated 202 burn cases over Thursday and Friday of which 176 required hospital admission…

November 2, 2024

RML Hospital’s pollution clinic sees surge in cases amid spike in bad air

Nearly 100 patients have visited the special clinic so far; besides offering education and counselling, the clinic also helps patients…

November 1, 2024

Prioritise health: Leading pulmonologist Dr GC Khilnani urges eco-friendly celebrations this Diwali

Lack of mandatory labelling on firecracker packaging allows hazardous substances, posing serious health risks, especially to children, to be sold…

October 31, 2024

Stay Healthy: 7 essential tips to prevent viral fever

While it's impossible to completely eliminate the risk of catching a virus, there are effective strategies to reduce your chances…

October 30, 2024

Top strategies to combat indoor air pollution

While outdoor air pollution gets plenty of attention, indoor air can also contain allergens, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and other…

October 26, 2024

Doctor saves collapsed runner’s life with CPR during Delhi Half Marathon

Dr Ramit Wadhwa's quick response and CPR revived a runner who had collapsed during the Delhi Half Marathon, highlighting the…

October 23, 2024

Delhi doctor performs mid-flight emergency procedure, saves passenger from urinary retention

Dr Richie Gupta used limited on-board medical supplies to perform a catheterisation mid-flight, draining 800 ml of urine and relieving…

October 22, 2024

Dehydration, poor diet, and sedentary lifestyles: Key risks to kidney health

Kidney health is crucial for overall well-being, but factors like dehydration, poor diet, and a sedentary lifestyle can impair their…

October 20, 2024

‘The idea of altruistic surrogacy is absurd,’ says senior consultant Dr Anoop Gupta

In the backdrop of a debate on the surrogacy laws in the apex court, Dr Gupta, who has over 3…

October 18, 2024

The invisible threat: Understanding and combating dust pollution

Unlike smog or industrial smoke, dust might seem harmless, but its cumulative effects on health, environment, and climate are substantial.

October 15, 2024