Dietary Guidelines for Indians- A Manual
<p>The dietary guidelines emphasize promotion of health and prevention of disease, of all age groups with special focus on vulnerable segments of the population such as infants, children and adolescents,
Indian Council Of Medical Research (ICMR)
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A sixth of Indian men smoke, suggests a study by NIN
NIN centenary year fete begins with release of report on urban health One-sixth of India’s adult male population smokes tobacco while nearly a third consumes alcohol, suggest latest findings from the
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Quick diagnosis of dengue possible in remote areas: study
A new study has found a quick and a effective way to diagnose dengue in remote and rural areas where diagnosis remains a challenge unlike cities where hospitals and laboratories have necessary equipment
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In India, 10 lakh new cases of cancer detected every year
The centres will be in addition to the 31 centres already functioning and upgraded since 2014-15, when the government floated the scheme. The health ministry has drawn a detailed project plan which
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Greater focus on health, nutrition can help India meet its development goals
In advance of the 72nd session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) to assess the world's progress against the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Observer Research Foundation, in collaboration with the
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Hyderabad: ICMR to develop vaccine
The ICMR said, “Dengue, chikungunia and malaria are prevelent in India and combating them is a major concern.” Hyderabad: With dengue, chikungunia and malaria prevalent in India, Indian Council of Medical
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ICMR Report From January onwards, 1,335 cancer cases reported in Chandigarh
Rajya Sabha MP Shamsher Singh Dullo had asked several questions, including if “it is a fact that the number of cancer patients is on the rise in the country, particularly in the states of Punjab and Haryana.
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ICMR to conduct National Comprehensive Health and Nutrition Survey
CHENNAI: Facing a serious dearth of quality data that in turn hampers formulation of policy and legislation on dealing with non-communicable diseases, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is planning
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Swine flu returns: Why it is bigger, more dangerous now than in 2016
The death toll in Maharashtra so far this year is higher than the number of deaths from H1N1 in the whole country in 2016 — 265 Replying to an unstarred question, Health Minister J P Nadda informed
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There seems to be low-level transmission of Zika virus in India'
After three adults tested positive for the Zika virus in Ahmedabad district, Gujarat in January this year, an adult male from Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu tested positive for the Zika virus. This
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Krishnagiri reports 1st case of Zika in TN
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu public health authorities on Monday reported the first case of Zika from a sleepy hamlet in Krishnagiri district in the state, nearly two months after the World Health Organization