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Employee health plans charge smokers extra but don’t help them quit
Smokers are charged higher premiums by employers, this entitles them to programs that will help them quit smoking at the same time.
17 Mar 2018 10:00 AM
TV trauma cases don’t look much like real life
Only 6 percent of TV patients got transferred to a long-term care facility, compared with 22 percent of actual patients.
22 Feb 2018 10:01 AM
Let’s talk about health: India’s future at stake
India has been the outlier among major economies so far as healthcare is concerned.
08 Feb 2018 2:17 AM
Regular exercise cuts complications post-lung cancer surgery
Pooled analysis of the data showed that an exercise programme before surgery reduces the complication rate afterwards by 48 per cent.
03 Feb 2018 2:04 PM
Digital focus can help create jobs, better rural lives: Industry
Budget proposal to double allocation to Digital India initiative to Rs 3,073 cr is a fine booster to transform digital economy.
01 Feb 2018 5:18 PM
Union Budget 2018 unveils healthcare for 500 million of India's poorest
The government currently provides 30,000 rupees towards healthcare for poor families.
01 Feb 2018 2:11 PM
CES 2018: Nokia's new tech can track your sleep and snoring pattern
The device, which can be fit into a mattress pad, is also expected to track snoring.
09 Jan 2018 4:28 PM
Race may matter in hospital care for preemies
They can also encounter longer-term challenges such as impaired vision, hearing and cognitive skills.
03 Jan 2018 1:59 PM
Best gift ideas for the elderly
Here are some of the best gift recommendations for the elderly.
28 Dec 2017 9:48 PM
Why healthcare regulation in India will be slow to evolve?
India’s healthcare system is at a stage of a complete redesign.
25 Dec 2017 12:12 AM
Why dementia is more prevalent in rural areas
Access to healthcare is a key reason.
19 Dec 2017 2:48 PM
Genetics in personalised medicine is healthcare's current buzz word
Here what researchers have found.
19 Dec 2017 1:25 PM
Half of all pregnancies in India unintended: Lancet study
Women in India face considerable challenges trying to obtain abortion care, researchers say.
14 Dec 2017 2:51 PM
Half of world's people can't get basic health services: WHO
Some 800 million people worldwide spend at least 10 percent of their household income on healthcare.
14 Dec 2017 12:03 PM
A call for action to improve healthcare for rare disease patients
Find out more.
10 Dec 2017 2:01 PM
India cuts back funding for National Health Mission
The National Health Mission is one of the world’s largest health programmes and forms the backbone of public services in India.
23 Nov 2017 11:30 AM
Smart pills to track health statistics, send info automatically
The FDA has just approved of a pill with ingestible sensors that can send health statistics directly to your smartphone.
17 Nov 2017 7:48 PM
Men more likely to be diabetic, says new study
According to data, if diabetes continues to rise at present fast pace, India may regain ignominy of being diabetic capital of the world.
10 Nov 2017 8:18 AM
This robot is a masseuse in a Singapore clinic
The robot can deliver optimum massage after sensing the stiffness of its muscle tissues.
11 Oct 2017 2:31 PM
Columns
Senior IPS Officer Y. Puran Kumar Raises Eyebrows with Complaint of Car Discrimination Amid Lok Sabha Elections
Modi's "Guarantee 2024" vs Congress' "Nyay Patra" - A Clash of Narratives
Exploring the historical context and implications of the term "Hindu Rashtra" in light of constitutional and legal frameworks.
The BJP adapts its messaging, responding to opposition criticism with new assurances and clarifications.