Infant mortality rate refers to the number of infant deaths under one year of age per 1,000 live births. Even at an IMR of 12, Kerala was well ahead of…

Public Health England (PHE, UK) has estimated that smoke-free nicotine alternatives are up to 95 per cent less harmful than smoking because they remove tar and combustion.

Doctors in Patna say nearly 90 per cent of people with cellphones and internet access search online for their health complaints before consulting a doctor — if they consult at…

​​​ It was also pointed out that sometimes, despite best efforts, the treatment by a doctor may fail but that does not mean that the doctor or surgeon must be…

This work carried out by the Tata Institute of Genetics and Society, National Centre for Biological Sciences, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology and National Centre for Disease Control has…

In its letter dated September 12, FAIMA expressed concern that equating CCMP-trained doctors with MBBS graduates could dilute the standards of modern medicine and create ambiguity in the minds of…

Experts pointed out that this monsoon, the city experienced heavy rainfall in sporadic spells. The cloudy weather, characterised by high temperatures and high humidity, provided conducive conditions for growth of…

In a public notice issued on September 11, the National Medical Commission (NMC) said the campaign will be launched on September 17 and conclude on Gandhi Jayanti on October 2.

"These are therapeutic cancer vaccines designed to prevent recurrence of the disease in people who already had cancer, not for its prevention in healthy people," said Dr Rajeev Jayadevan, convener…

Delhi faced a series of bomb threats. Max Hospitals in Shalimar Bagh, Saket, and Dwarka received threats. Earlier, Taj Palace Hotel also got a threat email, later deemed a hoax.…