Health and Wellness
Educators, health experts flag rising threat of new age nicotine devices invading schools
Social media, especially platforms like Instagram, plays a massive role in normalising this behaviour.
51% of Gen Z women seek fertility checks in routine tests: survey
Survey by leading hospital chains finds young Indian women want fertility checks to become part of routine health care, even as confusion over timelines and options persists
In 2021, over a billion people were affected by mental health conditions: WHO
Authors of the reports said that schizophrenia and bipolar disorder affecting about 1 in 200 and 1 in 150 adults, respectively are a primary concern
Nutrition is children’s best defence against pollution, say doctors
On National Nutrition Week, clinicians stress that simple, affordable diets can reduce pollution-linked illness in children by up to 70%
Delhi: Clinics rebranded, but the spirit remains the same
Upgraded Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in Delhi offer more services while retaining the trust Mohalla Clinics built over the years
UG, PG medical seats may increase by around 8,000 this academic year: NMC chief
Counselling for the NEET-UG is already underway and the first round has been completed.
9-month-old infant in coma recovers within four days at Delhi hospital
The infant, weighing just 7.5 kg, was brought to the hospital with a five-day history of poor feeding and increasing breathlessness
For people with ADHD, medication can reduce risk of accidents, crime, suicide
ADHD is linked to problems at work, school and home, and to higher rates of mental illnesses such as anxiety.
