India has highest rate of antibiotic resistance, says study
Low- and middle-income countries report the highest increase in antibiotic resistance
‘Treat severe malnutrition at home’
WHO proposes ready-to-use food. Health experts don’t agree
Punjab to offer free emergency hospital services
The scheme aims at addressing out-of-pocket expenditure in the state
Urban heat islands dot Delhi
Temperature hot spots found in seven of 11 weather stations in the national capital
Artificial reality
Lack of research makes prosthetics too expensive for most Indians
No two-finger test for rape
Health ministry does away with the controversial test; medicos demand use of rape kit
Money set aside to build institutions, not public health
Preventive and primary healthcare get a miss in the budget 2014
Blueprint to tackle non-communicable diseases released
It has a list of good practices and gives structure to an otherwise unregulated field
3.1 million children under five die of malnutrition annually
Study says child mortality linked to maternal undernutrition, obesity
Experts call for holistic approach to reproductive healthcare
Urge governments to give women free healthcare to reduce maternal mortality
Big promises to curb hypertension, but no funds
India does not have sufficient funds or plan to eradicate non-communicable diseases
Suicide one of leading causes of death among youth in developing countries
WHO calls for coordinated action to reduce such deaths worldwide
Urban children in slums more vulnerable to health risks, says report
Centres that host most of these vulnerable kids need immediate attention
Delhi government puts cap of Rs 4,500 on H1N1 test
Private labs were reportedly charging as high as Rs 10,000 for a single test
‘Homeopathy no better than placebo’
It should not be used to treat chronic and serious diseases, say Australian researchers
World Heart Day: Cardiologists insist on 85 per cent pictorial warnings on tobacco products
The measure is also critical to meet the sustainable development goals
After extensive lobbying, two-finger test finally removed from proforma for medical examination of rape victims
Uniform protocol and further research in forensic medicine required
A little alcohol a day can keep heart attacks at bay
But drinking beyond a stipulated limit can increase the risk manifold
Next gen malaria vaccines likely to be available by 2030
Changing malaria epidemiology leads to WHO’s renewed focus on malaria eradication
Walking or cycling to work reduces health risks in India
Study makes case for investment in public transport, pedestrian and cycling routes
Happily never after
Caste bar on marriages fuelling genetic disorders in India
Celebrities liable for commercials
Consumer protection council sets up committee to regulate contents of advertisements
Tax sugar-sweetened beverages to reduce obesity and diabetes, says study
On an average, diabetes is responsible for two per cent of total deaths in India
Homeless and sick
Study shows high incidence of TB among Delhi's shelterless