HEALTH

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

Risk of type-2 diabetes likely to increase by pollution, Indian study says

The study conducted in Delhi and Chennai found that inhaling air with high amounts of fine pollution particles (PM2.5) --…

November 2, 2023

AIIMS Delhi to set up bottling unit to supply drinking water in glass bottles for meetings, conferences

It will initially be able to process a minimum of 15,000 bottles (500 ml) every month. The facility would guarantee…

October 26, 2023

A treasure trove of ‘power food’ recipes

Nutritionist Kavita Devgan's latest book, '5oo Easy Delicious Healthy Recipes', is a must-have for those wanting to improve their health…

September 17, 2023

AIIMS Delhi launches a messaging app for internal communication

The app would largely be utilised for internal communication at AIIMS, particularly for the transmission of patient care records between…

July 6, 2023

‘Air pollution can disrupt membrane channels in heart’

Padma Shri awardee Dr Upendra Kaul, a leading cardiologist, explains how air pollution can impact heart health and what authorities…

May 24, 2023

Covid rising, take precautions: Doctors

Even though the current strain is not as dangerous, doctors call for continuous genomic survey to forestall a new variant

April 20, 2023

AIIMS Delhi states Covid-appropriate behaviour for hospital staff

It advised extra safeguards for individuals who were at increased risk, such as elderly workers, pregnant workers, and those with…

April 13, 2023

As ammonia level rises in Yamuna river, experts speak of its ills

Last week, Delhi Water Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said that the city government has decided to scale up a project to…

April 11, 2023