Health News

15 years after a botched surgery, Chennai court fines doctor, hospital

The court said the hip-replacement surgery was conducted by a doctor who had no knowledge of the procedure.

Jul 18, 2016

Why are India's young women at an increased risk of cancer now?

Cervical and breast cancers have been found to be the most common types among young Indian women.

Jul 18, 2016

Hospital on a train: Lifeline Express completes 25 years

The train, a project of Impact India Foundation and the Indian Railways, provides medical aid in rural areas of the country.

Jul 16, 2016

Baby stolen from Bangalore hospital: Police crack the case

A woman who was asked to watch over the baby girl allegedly stole her from the hospital.

Jul 16, 2016

NHRC sends notice to Telangana govt over botched-up eye surgeries

NHRC has asked the Telangana government to respond within two weeks over the issue of medical negligence at a state-tun hospital.

Jul 16, 2016

India becomes first Yaws-free country, no cases of maternal, neonatal tetanus either

WHO certifies India as neonatal, maternal tetanus and Yaws free country.

Jul 15, 2016

First Delhi, now Mumbai: Kidney racket busted at Hiranandani Hospital, 4 arrested

The Mumbai Police raided Hiranandani Hospital, and stopped a kidney transplant operation that was planned with forged papers.

Jul 15, 2016

Woman accuses top Bangalore hospital of making her HIV +ve, fudging blood test records

The 40-year-old woman had undergone blood transfusion at the MS Ramaiah Hospital before a surgery.

Jul 15, 2016

Diabetics more likely to have a cancer diagnosis: Study

A new study by the University of Toronto has found that diet and exercise can prevent cancer risk in diabetics as well.

Jul 14, 2016

Dengue crisis in Maharashtra: Number of cases jumps over three-fold this year

Other states like Karnataka and Delhi have also stepped up surveillance and treatment facilities to fight dengue.

Jul 14, 2016

India, Kenya sign a deal to build largest cancer hospital in East Africa: Report

India would assist Kenya in building the cancer hospital and a pharmaceutical company producing cheaper, generic medicines.

Jul 14, 2016

Medical emergency in Kashmir: Centre to send eye surgeons to the valley

Over the past few days, hospitals across the valley have witnessed an unprecedented rush of patients with pellet guns-induced eye injuries.

Jul 13, 2016

Meet the woman who claims to treat India's diabetes problem by changing food habits

Eating whole vegetarian foods could not only treat diabetes but also reduce people's dependence on medicines.

Jul 13, 2016

Apollo Hospitals deepens its footprint in Kenya, inks two pacts

Apollo Hospitals has signed MoUs with Airtel and Kenyatta National Hospital in the healthcare sector in Kenya.

Jul 13, 2016

Ebola case in Delhi not confirmed yet

The WHO earlier said that Ebola is no longer a public health emergency.

Jul 12, 2016