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"Today is World Pneumonia Day. Pneumonia is one of the leading infectious killers of children under the age of 5. Our government in #Bangla is fully committed to combating pneumonia and other common, yet often deadly, childhood diseases," she tweeted.

The panel has recommended to set up a hub and spoke model under the Tata Memorial Centre, which is the leader in cancer treatment and is supported by the Department of Atomic Energy.

A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice C Hari Shankar further said that charges levied by a private nursing home or hospital would also depend upon the facilities available with them.

A team led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) in Spain is the first to explore the association between ambient and household air pollution, and carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) -- a marker of atherosclerosis or thickening of arteries -- in a population of a low-and-middle income country.

The project of Andhra Pradesh Medtech Zone for creation of Common Facility Centre (CFC) for Superconducting Magnetic Coil Testing and Research was given in-principle approval recently.

"Today is World Immunisation Day. Immunisation against vaccine-preventable diseases is essential for a healthy life. You will be happy to know that almost 100 per cent of the children in #Bengal have been completely immunised," Banerjee tweeted.

Now, a new study has come out with a startling finding that a diet which can improve human and planetary health would be unaffordable for 1.58 billion people worldwide, most people living in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.

The aforementioned SRS bulletin was issued from the Office of the Registrar General, which also highlighted an interesting fact that the most significant decline is 'heartening' and it pertains to the Empowered Action Group (EAG) states as well  Assam.

The woman was from Baghdad and had complained of recurrent swelling and pain in the parotid gland’s right side after drinking water and eating food.

The main features of such a new visa would be a halving of fees and a quicker processing time of just two weeks for qualified doctors and nurses.

Antiretroviral drugs, which reduce the viral load of an HIV carrier to the point at which the infection is both undetectable and cannot be transmitted further, have generally performed well against a variety of subtypes, according to research.

At present, organic foods are certified through the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) of Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the Commerce Ministry and the Participatory Guarantee System for India of the Agriculture Ministry.

Lab chains have an offer - pollution test packages - that help analyse if your body is ready for fight against pollution.

For those with health issues including cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes and lifestyle diseases, these are some ways to combat the risk and keep your heart healthy, and happy.

The researchers from the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) noted that the average age of menopause in Canada and the United States is between 50 and 52 years.

The economic boost would come from lower mortality rates - in other words keeping more people alive, working and contributing to the economy for longer, the study's authors said, and from employees taking fewer days off sick.

Of the total dengue cases, October saw 787, the highest in any month so far his year while in the same month 249 malaria cases were also recorded, according to the report.

The results of the study revealed that patients who said they felt lonely were nearly three times as likely to be anxious and depressed, and to report a significantly lower quality of life compared to those who said they didn't feel lonely.

The pollution crisis is piling public pressure on the government to tackle the root causes of persistent haze.

Nutrionists, dietitians must be engaged by the school administration to assist in the preparation of menu for the children, periodically.

On Sunday, he had tweeted, "Eating carrots helps the body get Vitamin A, potassium and antioxidants which protect against night blindness common in India.

Universal health coverage (UHC) has re-emerged as a top priority for the WHO and is an essential element of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted in 2015.

Alphabet’s health subsidiary Verily has utilized AI to introduce (developed by Google) an algorithm that helps in early detection of diabetic retinopathy.

When the levels of these particles increase in the atmosphere and eventually penetrate deep into the lungs of human beings, one can experience several harmful health impacts such as breathing disorders, coughing, choking.

With improved internet penetration in the country and widespread use of smartphones, technology has driven the industry to deliver cost-effective healthcare especially in rural India, with the help of technology.

Delhi offers a perfect example to study the paradox which exists between right to environment and right to development. It is difficult to draw a line between both the rights as both of them clearly could not be said to co-exist.

Delhi and its neighbouring cities recorded the worst air quality of the season on Friday, forcing the authorities to declare a public health emergency. But pollution levels in the region dipped marginally on Saturday with slight increase in wind speed.

The EPCA on Friday declared a public health emergency in the national capital and banned construction activities till November 5.

The Delhi government has announced that all schools will be shut till November 5 in the wake of rising level of pollution. Doctors at several private hospitals also reported around 25-30 per cent rise in footfall of patients at the OPDs and emergencies.

The air quality started deteriorating when the wind direction changed to westerly and northwesterly around October 20-22, data showed. Westerly and northwesterly winds bring smoke from stubble burning in Haryana and Punjab to Delhi.

The Delhi government on Friday decided to shut all schools till November 5 after a Supreme Court mandated panel declared a public health emergency in the Delhi-NCR region in the wake of rising level of pollution.

According to the study, the dietary guidelines for pure fruit juice consumption differs from country to country, particularly with regard to whether pure fruit juice can be considered an acceptable alternative for fruit.

Next time you switch on your laptop to browse on Netflix, you may want to think again. A new study highlighted in the New York Post poses several disturbing facts for regular Netflix users.

In a letter to chief secretaries of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, EPCA Chairman Bhure Lal said, "The air quality in Delhi and NCR deteriorated further last night and is now at the severe plus level. We have to take this as a public heath emergency as it will have adverse health impacts on all, particularly our children."

In a letter to chief secretaries of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, EPCA Chairman Bhure Lal said, "The air quality in Delhi and NCR deteriorated further last night and is now at the severe plus level. We have to take this as a public heath emergency as it will have adverse health impacts on all, particularly our children."

Air pollution is a key issue and for parents, the effects of air pollution raise concerns. As India has progressed in terms of industrialization in the pursuit of economic development, it has also unboxed the serious problem of air pollution.

Himachal Pradesh government has come up with H.P State AYUSH Policy which provides for lucrative incentives to prospective investors in AYUSH and Wellness Sector.

As simple as this issue may seem at the beginning, but if not addressed or given due attention to in time, these the continuing stress can be fatal for health.

Several private hospitals empanelled under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) are reportedly considering a move to stop providing cashless services to beneficiaries.

As we continue on our journey of learning to manage our dietary and lifestyle habits, we have certainly become more aware and taken cognizance of the food we eat.

Commonly referred to as the nutrition facts label or the nutrition information panel, this table describes the nutrient content of a food and is intended to guide the consumer in food selection

Indian students also pursue MBBS course from countries like Saudi Arabia, Guyana, Libya, Cayman Islands and even Pakistan!

Netflix The Game Changers: Many argue how can someone become fit like an ox without taking animal protein? For those inspired by vegetarianism, the answer is simple - eating like an ox!

The machine can segregate 3,000 metric tonnes of waste daily.

The researchers conducted a six-week study involving thirty male participants classified either as obese or overweight, and compared the results from two groups -- those who ate breakfast before exercise, and those who ate after.

Another rising challenge pertains to drug-resistant TB, which poses a direct threat to global TB care & prevention. Clearly, it remains a major public health concern in many countries.

Timely complementary feeding is initiated for only 53 per cent of infants aged 6-8 months.

World Spine Day:Arthritis, poor posture, obesity, and psychological stress can also cause or complicate back pain, neck pain and other spinal problems.

In those three nations, an average of 40 percent of children aged five and below are malnourished, higher than the global average of one-in-three, according to a report out Tuesday from UNICEF, the UN children's agency.

Fifty lakh beneficiaries have availed treatments provided under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) in just over a year.