India (English) ▼Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:14:20 GMT+00:00
 The Hindu | Civic body gets nod to spray Games venues with insecticides Indian Express In a last ditch effort to secure the Commonwealth Games from the dengue scare, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi will now spray synthetic pyrethroids, potent lipophilic insecticides used for mosquito control in some South East Asian countries, ... Dengue: MCD jittery Dengue cases reach 1081 in Delhi Dengue Continues Its Relentless March in Delhi |
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:26:07 GMT+00:00
HC clears decks for CBI probe against Pondy medical college Times of India CHENNAI: Paving the way for resumption of CBI probe into a Puducherry-based medical college's role in the multi-crore scam involving former MCI chairman Ketan Desai, the Madras high court has vacated an interim stay on the investigation. ... HC vacates interim stay on CBI probe Court issues warrant against ex-MCI chief in assets case CBI court issues warrant against former Medical Council President Desai |
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:46:50 GMT+00:00
 Mumbai Mirror | Lisa Ray - Fighting against Cancer BreakingNewsOnline. New Desk: Lisa Ray- A known face in Bollywood brought cheer to her fans with her presence in the inauguration ceremony of a new cancer treatment centre in Mumbai on Wednesday. The actress, who survived cancer a year ago, is now happy with her 'Rebirth' ... Conquering cancer needs attitude: Lisa Ray Lisa Ray Says Key to Cancer Fight Lies in Right Attitude Spirit of life award for women cancer survivors |
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:36:10 GMT+00:00
 India Talkies | Life expectancy up by 50 pct since 1960, says report Indian Express Life expectancy in India has increased by nearly 50 per cent since 1960, says India Health Report 2010 by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Indicus Analytics. “This increase is substantially better than sub-Saharan Africa. ... '8 percent households become poor due to medical expenses' In need of healing Healthcare System in India needs to be revamped: Dinesh Trivedi |
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:19:22 GMT+00:00
 MedIndia | HIV Positive Students Boycotted by Peers MedIndia In a shocking incident, students of a government school in Belgaum have boycotted more than 20 HIV positive students with parents also refusing to send their children to school. ... Belgaum: HIV kids boycott still on HIV+ kids in Belgaum ostracised by classmates Keep HIV+ students away, demand parents |
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:01:35 GMT+00:00
Dengue risk at Games venues angers HC Times of India NEW DELHI: An alarmed Delhi high court has ordered the capital's civic agencies to take immediate steps to prevent spread of dengue and malaria in and around Commonwealth Games sites. The directive by a division bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak ... HC slams Delhi govt over failure to provide medical care to pregnant women HC seeks report on woman's death HC: Leave AC rooms, monitor labour benefits |
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:41:07 GMT+00:00
Price-tagged medical jobs Times of India BANGALORE: How much does it cost, meaning the bribe, to get a job at a government hospital in the state? According to a complaint filed with Hassan Town police station, it's Rs 1.25 lakh for a technician's post, Rs 1.5 lakh for a chemist's post, ... Rampant corruption in recruitment in medical colleges B'lore: JD(S) Demands Probe by Rama Jois into Medical College Recruitment |
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:23:07 GMT+00:00
 Daily Mail | Coffee's the secret to long life Times of India Sipping a hot cup of coffee daily could give you more than a healthful lift of energy. The drink helps people live longer by warding off heart disease, a study has revealed. Researchers at the University of Athens have carried out the study and found ... A cup of coffee keeps your arteries supple, healthy Coffee is 'good for the heart', new research finds Coffee May Combat High Blood Pressure |
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:54:49 GMT+00:00
 MedIndia | Daily stress may cause obesity Hindustan Times Comfort food is not a new notion, but a new study has said that stress on a daily basis can lead to over eating and consequently, obesity. A recent study conducted by the Departments of Psychiatry and Biomedical Engineering at the University of ... Stress and Obesity Connected Long-term stress causes weight gain HOW STRESS CAN PILE ON THE POUNDS |
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:58:31 GMT+00:00
 India Talkies | 'Healthy mother, healthy child' seems to be becoming a reality Daily News & Analysis If the outcome of a nationwide survey commissioned by Unicef is anything to go by, Indian mothers, would-be mothers and children are in the pink of health. Coverage Evaluation Survey 2009 (CES-2009) ... Maternal, infant health index improves in India: Unicef UNICEF survey shows increase in maternal, child health indicators: Govt. UNICEF Report Shows Significant Increase in Maternal and Child Health ... |