Health and Wellness

-February 7, 2024

Revamped Sports injury Centre at Safdarjung Hospital raises the bar for athletes

Revamped Sports injury Centre at Safdarjung Hospital raises the bar for athletes

Upgraded facilities, cutting-edge equipment, and expanded capacities mark a new era at the Sports Injury Centre, providing hope and recovery for athletes nationwide

-February 6, 2024

Delhi’s senior citizens’ club offers recreation facilities for the elderly

Delhi’s senior citizens’ club offers recreation facilities for the elderly

In the bustling cityscape of Delhi, elderly residents find solace in a newfound haven, fostering camaraderie, activities, and vital support for combating loneliness and enhancing well-being

-February 1, 2024

Vaccination, early detection key to controlling cervical cancer: Expert

Vaccination, early detection key to controlling cervical cancer: Expert

India accounts for a very high number of cervical cancer cases due to lack of awareness and delay in approaching doctors

-December 29, 2023

JN.1 virus in Delhi: AIIMS sets aside 48 rooms for isolation, treatment

JN.1 virus in Delhi: AIIMS sets aside 48 rooms for isolation, treatment

The premier medical institute has set up a Covid screening department and put together resources to deal with all possible contingencies even as doctors say there is no cause for alarm from the new strain

-December 22, 2023

Noida resident tests COVID positive, first case of infection in months

Noida resident tests COVID positive, first case of infection in months

The patient is a 54-year-old male who resides in Noida but works at a multinational company in Gurugram, as stated by Gautam Buddh Nagar Chief Medical Officer Dr Sunil Sharma

-December 22, 2023

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 a new virus from China, but urges people to ensure healthy diet and exercise to keep infections at bay

-December 13, 2023

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

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, 17 days of “very poor” and four days of “poor” air quality.

-November 20, 2023

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

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 poses hurdles on the road to eliminate TB