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PoK healthcare in shambles

Muzaffarabad, Nov 12: Healthcare is virtually nonexistent in Pakistan occupied Kashmir. Mortality rate is one of the highest in the region. No cure or diagnostics are available to trace even the most cardinal diseases. Moreover, to top it dispensaries and health facilities built by foreign countries are in a bad shape because of poor management. Situation of healthcare is grim and critical in PoK.

Nov 12, 2013

Amanda Bynes to Be Released from Rehab by Christmas

Actress Amanda Bynes is expected to be released from a rehabilitation centre by December and will be home in time for Christmas.

Nov 6, 2013

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India's First Mission to Mars: All You Need to Know [PHOTOS]

The countdown to India's first mission to Mars to launch an unmanned spacecraft on a nine-month journey to the planet has begun.

Nov 5, 2013

Chennai Researchers Develop Device that Detects Heart Problems Early

A team of Chennai researchers have developed an instrument that can help prevent cardio-vascular diseases.

Oct 31, 2013

Obama 'not happy' over healthcare website glitches. Duration: 0:42

US President Barack Obama said Wednesday that he is "not happy" the glitch-filled rollout out of his health reform program, as he renewed a vow the fix the problems. Duration: 0:42

Oct 30, 2013

Japanese healthcare firms bring cheer to children

Jakarta, Oct 29 (ANI): Children have fun while learning at SALONPAS Chiropractic Centre in KidZania, a work experience facility started by Hisamitsu Pharma Indonesia in 2012. Hisamitsu is a Japanese pharmaceutical company which is famous for SOLOMPAS brand pain relief patch. Children come to the Chiropractic Center to learn about back pain and how to take care of bones. Established in 1975, Hisamitsu Indonesia has been selling pain relief patches in the country. In 2012 it sold 500 million pain relief patches, and sales are growing. Hisamitsu is contributing to improving the quality of life through education of children in Indonesia. Japanese products like POCARI SWEAT help to treat children suffering from dehydration.

Oct 29, 2013

Flu Vaccine Reduces Risk of Heart Attacks, Strokes

Flu vaccine can protect heart patients against the risk of suffering heart attacks or strokes, a new study reveals.

Oct 23, 2013

Priyanka inaugurates Cancer Center in her father's memory

Mumbai, Oct 22 (ANI): Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra was spotted inaugurating HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd's Comprehensive Cancer Centre in memory of her Father Late Dr. Ashok Chopra at Nanavati Hospital,Mumbai. Speaking on the occasion nostalgic Priyanka thanked Nanavati Hospital for this initiative. Health Care Global Enterprises Ltd. is Asia's largest cancer care network, with 27 cancer centers in India and overseas.

Oct 22, 2013

Obama acknowledges healthcare website glitches

US President Barack Obama on Monday defended his health reform, declaring at a White House event that, despite numerous glitches, the program is already helping many uninsured Americans.

Oct 21, 2013

Vitamin D Pills do not Prevent Bone Loss in Older Adults

For years, physicians have been prescribing vitamin D supplements for older adults. But, now a new study shows that these pills might not be preventing bone loss after all.

Oct 11, 2013

BSE closes points 54.83 up on October 10

New Delhi, October 10 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 54.83 points up to stand at 20304.09. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 21.60 points up to stand at 6029.05. JP POWER and GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Ltd. were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 6.91% and 5.94% along with Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. and Tata Motors with an increase of 5.67% and 5.54% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include Jain Irrigation and Hindalco Industries Ltd. with a decrease of 2.52% and 2.38% along with Tata Power and Prestige Estates with a decrease of 2.27% and 2.13% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is up 226.09 points at 11,746.31 while the banking sector is down 7.33 points at 11,763.17 and the realty sector is up 1.85 points at 1,317.24. The Indian currency is down 0.18% at Rs 62.04 per dollar.

Oct 10, 2013

Weak rupee injects booster dose to Indias medical tourism

New Delhi, Oct 02 (ANI): A weak rupee coupled with a range of quality healthcare options focussed on providing hassle free healing experience to the foreign patients is driving a boom in India's medical tourism industry. The study conducted by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ASSOCHAM) said the fall in the rupee has made medical treatment cheaper for foreign patients by nearly 25-30 percent and has also led to a spur in the number of foreign patients arriving in India over the past six months. The overseas patients come to India for complex surgeries involving the chest, the intestines, and transplantation of organs or replacement of the joints.

Oct 2, 2013