Time to wake up to threat of NCDs
As the UN begins its meeting to devise strategies to tackle NCDs, Indian public health activists say it was a wake-up call for the health …
Non-communicable diseases: The unrecognised public health threat
Health is rarely the topic of discussion at the UN general assembly. But starting September 19, the UN began a high-level meeting to debate a …
Jairam urges caution over Lancet series recommendations on nutrition
Rural development minister shares concerns of activists at launch of Lancet series; stresses community role in fight against malnutrition
Large graphical health warnings on tobacco packets more effective: Study
Such warnings help prevent initiation and motivate cessation, find researchers
Walking or cycling to work reduces health risks in India
Study makes case for investment in public transport, pedestrian and cycling routes
One national, eight regional paramedic institutes to open soon
Around 6.6 million allied health professionals short in India, finds a report
Parliament panel calls meeting to deliberate mental health Bill
Non-profits say it has provisions that would work against the interest of patients
Dengue on the rise: global burden is three times WHO estimate
Study shows India contributed more than one-third of burden in 2010
Health ministry fumes over ads terming gutkha ban unfair
Calls them misleading and unjustified
Parliament panel turns down proposal of BSc course in rural health
Government may face contempt of court
Big promises to curb hypertension, but no funds
India does not have sufficient funds or plan to eradicate non-communicable diseases
How to assess risk of heart disease
A risk chart developed 15 years ago holds the key
Antibiotic resistance: A new dose
How the world is gearing up to fight antibiotic resistance
Out of pocket health spending has risen in rural India: study
Even after adjusting inflation, spending has increased 25 per cent in six years
Experts call for holistic approach to reproductive healthcare
Urge governments to give women free healthcare to reduce maternal mortality
Call to make healthy choices available and affordable
Health experts lash out at food industry for putting public health at risk
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'Lifestyle' diseases spur UN to act