health

  1. Even short trips to space can alter an astronaut's biology — a new set of studies provides the most comprehensive look at spaceflight health since NASA's twin study.

    Fort Collins, Only about 600 people have ever traveled to space. The vast majority of astronauts over the past six decades have been middle-aged men on short-duration missions of less than 20 days.Today, with the entry into the market of private, commercial and multinational spaceflight...
  2. Dengue cases are increasing: Karnataka government. Issues instructions to gram panchayats to implement protocols

    Bengaluru, The Karnataka government on Monday issued a directive requiring all gram panchayats to implement protocols to manage dengue cases, with specific emphasis on ensuring regular cleaning of water storage tanks, open reservoirs and public toilets. to maintain sanitary standards.Rural...
  3. It's okay to be fat, time to change your perspective: Indian-origin academic

    In her new book titled "Why It's Okay to Be Fat," Rekha Nath, Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Alabama in the United States, advocated for a paradigm shift in the way society approaches fatness.“Being fat is considered unattractive, even disgusting. We see fat as a sign...
  4. Bothra Foundation celebrates 25 years of selfless service

    Presentation of the 25 years coffee table bookBENGALURU, July 8, 2024 – The Bothra Foundation proudly commemorates its 25th anniversary, a quarter of a century of unwavering dedication to community service. Established on July 7, 1999 by Mr. C.P. Bothra, the Foundation has evolved from a...
  5. Saurabh Bhardwaj will chair the review meeting on preparations to deal with dengue.

    New Delhi: Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj will hold a meeting with medical directors and superintendents of government hospitals on Monday on preparedness to deal with dengue, officials said here.He said that the meeting will be held in Delhi Secretariat."The meeting will be held...
  6. Two killed, more than 130 injured during Rath Yatra in Odisha

    Puri (Odisha), at least two people were killed and over 130 injured in two different incidents during Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra in Odisha, officials said on Monday.A resident of Bolangir district died allegedly due to suffocation in a stampede-like situation on Sunday during the Rath Yatra...
  7. South Korea will not revoke licenses of doctors striking for success

    Health Minister Cho Kyu-hong was scheduled to hold a press conference following a meeting of the Central Disaster and Security Countermeasures Headquarters, during which he was to announce measures that would facilitate dialogue and cooperation with the medical community regarding the medical...
  8. One dead, several others injured in stampede during Rath Yatra in Puri

    According to sources, many other devotees were injured in the incident, while the condition of some of them is said to be critical. At present he is undergoing treatment at Puri District Hospital."Lord Balabhadra's chariot had moved a little further when suddenly the crowd outside the security...
  9. Amarnath Yatra: Jammu and Kashmir administration starts 'pony ambulance' service for pilgrims

    Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir administration has launched a 'Pony Ambulance' service to provide critical health care assistance to Amarnath Yatra pilgrims.An official spokesperson said pony ambulances – horse-mounted emergency response systems equipped with medical kits and oxygen cylinders –...
  10. OPD services at AIIMS Jammu to start within a fortnight: Health Minister Nadda

    Jammu Outpatient department (OPD) services will start at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jammu, along with other facilities, within a fortnight, Union Health Minister J P Nadda said on Sunday.Accompanied by Union Minister Jitendra Singh, Nadda inspected the Vijaypur campus...
  11. Five year old tigress died due to ill health in Tirupati Zoo

    Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh): Five-year-old tigress Julie died due to ill health at the Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park (Tirupati Zoo) here on Sunday, an official said.The big cat died at 11.30 am and its post-mortem by the SV Veterinary University pathology team revealed that Julie was...
  12. The project to provide nutritious food to pregnant women and children will run on pilot basis in Una.

    Una, Himachal Pradesh Health and Family Welfare Secretary M Sudha Devi on Sunday said a project to provide nutritious food to pregnant women and children up to two years of age will be run on a pilot basis in Una district.Addressing a meeting here, he said Himachal Pradesh has become the first...
  13. OPD in AIIMS Jammu will start functioning within a fortnight: Health Minister Nadda

    Jammu Outpatient department (OPD) services will start at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jammu, along with other facilities, within a fortnight, Union Health Minister J P Nadda said on Sunday.Accompanied by Union Minister Jitendra Singh, Nadda inspected the Vijaypur campus...
  14. 'With only 20 health workers per 10 thousand people, the pressure on the health service is very high'

    Since India gained independence in 1947, the population has increased from 336 million to approximately 1.5 billion, which has given rise to issues at many levels, such as public health, poverty, infection and others.The doctor said, on World Population Day, which is observed every year on...
  15. Not all animal diseases are zoonotic: Animal Husbandry Department

    The Department has organized an interactive session under the chairmanship of Secretary, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (AHD) to celebrate the World Zoonoses Day.According to the Department of Animal Husbandry, understanding which diseases are zoonotic is important for effective public health...
  16. Sojan Joseph: Mental health nurse from Kerala and now Britain's new MP

    London, Sojan Joseph, an NHS mental health nurse who emigrated from Kerala 22 years ago, is among the new generation of Labor MPs elected to the House of Commons in this UK general election week.Joseph, 49, connected with voters on her doorstep with his promise to secure more mental health...
  17. Government considering doubling the number of AB-PMJAY beneficiaries and insurance amount

    New Delhi, The government is actively considering doubling the beneficiary base of its flagship Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme over the next three years, including everyone above 70 years of age under its ambit to begin with, and also increasing insurance coverage to 10 lakh rupees per...
  18. Efforts on to increase MP budget to Rs 7 lakh crore in 5 years: CM Yadav

    Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has said that efforts are being made to take the state's annual budget to Rs 7 lakh crore in the next five years.The state government on July 3 presented its budget for FY 2024-25 with an outlay of Rs 3.65 lakh crore, with substantial...
  19. Tight security arrangements for Kanwar Yatra in UP

    This year the month of 'Saavan' starts on 22 July and ends on 19 August.According to the official spokesperson, tight security arrangements are being made this year as it coincides with Moharram.Kanwariyas will not be allowed to carry weapons during their yatra and although there will be no...
  20. 16 killed in Israeli airstrike on Gaza school: Palestinian officials

    According to the Hamas-run health ministry, the building was sheltering thousands of displaced people.social media platform on saturday"This location served as both a base and operational infrastructure from which attacks were directed and executed against IDF troops operating in Gaza," it...