Findings published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials present a comprehensive comparison of the physical, chemical, and oxidative properties of mainstream (firsthand) smoke from commercially available herbal and tobacco cigarettes…

A five-member inquiry committee found irregularities in the urology department and recommended action against one regular pharmacist and three contractual employees.

Two patients who recently arrived in Brazil from African countries have been put in isolation after showing symptoms linked to Ebola, officials said, though one later tested negative for the…

New age nicotine products like vapes and pouches are gaining popularity among youth, marketed as safer alternatives. However, experts warn of significant nicotine addiction risks, especially for developing brains. Concerns…

"With temperatures soaring across much of the country, it is important to take extra care. Stay hydrated. If you need to step out in the sun, do so cautiously and…

Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital has achieved a significant medical milestone by successfully treating a head and neck cancer patient using a unique combination of Surface Guided Radiotherapy (SGRT) and…

Scaling up of surgeons was projected to yield the largest reduction in global cancer mortality of 3.64 per cent, especially in Africa, Asia and Oceania, while scaling up the workforce…

The survey found that 30.7 per cent of women aged 15-49 years were overweight or obese in 2023-24, up from 24 per cent in NFHS-5, which was conducted in 2019-21.

The analysis, based on data from 204 countries and territories, found that women bear a disproportionately higher burden of several chronic and non-fatal conditions that affect quality of life, while…

According to the NFHS-6, 67.4 per cent of currently married women aged 15-49 years were using 'any family' planning method -- both modern and traditional methods -- in 2023-24, down…