Russia recorded a decrease in alcohol and tobacco consumption in 2016, the media reported on Monday.


Alcohol, tobacco consumption falls in Russia


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An Indian American physician has been inducted into the Hall of Fame of the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Science in Ohio state.


Indian American doctor in US varsity's Hall of Fame


Challenging the common perception, researchers led by one of Indian origin, have found that Omega-6 (n-6) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) -- referred to as the "healthy fats" -- can lead to lazy behaviour, especially in women, as well as contribute to diabetes.


Omega-6 fats may make girls lazy, up diabetes risk


Trying to allay fears about the mobile tower emissions, the telecom industry body Cellular Operators' Association of India (COAI) on Wednesday appealed to the public "not to panic" about the Supreme Court order on tower radiation.


SC order: Telecom industry body says don't panic, towers are safe


The Supreme Court Tuesday said that while prohibiting the advertisement on sex determination techniques on the internet, care has to be taken that it does not interfere with the access to genuine information on the subject.


Curbing sex determination test adds should not affect genuine information: SC


The Delhi High Court on Tuesday upheld stringent penal provision for illegal use and abuse of Ketamine, notorious for its use as a date rape drug.


Ketamine to remain in Psychotropic Substances list: HC


The University Grants Commission (UGC) has written to universities across the country, asking them to ensure an "elaborate training programme" on Common Yoga Protocol for the 3rd International Day of Yoga to be celebrated on June 21.


UGC asks VCs to ensure proper training for Yoga Day events


Actress Deepika Padukone, who runs the Live Love Laugh Foundation, has urged people to provide love and care to those suffering mental illness.


Make those with mental illness feel safe, loved: Deepika Padukone


There is nothing glamorous about breast cancer, not when one spots a lump or abnormal skin on or around the breast, and definitely not when one reads about the seemingly invincible Hollywood powerhouse Angelina Jolie undergoing double mastectomy. But remarkably in some patients, breast cancer spurs positivity.


Zest for life, spirituality: The 'positive side' of breast cancer (Health Feature)


A patient died on Sunday when he was left unattended for a long time at a government hospital in West Bengal's North Dinajpur district, his family said.


Patient left unattended in Bengal hospital, dies


Coming on the heels of the announcement of a National Strategic Plan for Tuberculosis (TB) Elimination 2017-25, the TB-Free India Summit brought together some of the popular faces of Bollywood and Members of Parliament for the two discussions on what can be done to end TB by 2025.


Bollywood faces, parliamentarians create awareness on TB


Environmental activists here on Friday accused GM crop giant Monsanto of "illegally" introducing a GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) based crop in various states of India and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take action against the multinational.


Activists accuse Monsanto of 'contaminating' local crops with 'illegal' Bt Cotton


Far from offering any long-term solution to the problem of depression, abusing substances such as alcohol, opioids, and drugs like cocaine and heroin will only worsen it, health experts have warned.


Substance abuse worsens depression: Experts


The Indian Institute Of Technology-Kharagpur's medical college is set to debut in 2020, a statement said on Thursday.


IIT Kharagpur's medical college to debut in 2020


Nightingales Home Healthcare Services provider Medwell Ventures Ltd on Wednesday announced raising $21 million (Rs 1,362 crore) in second round (Series B) funding from Mahindra Partners, Eight Roads Ventures, US-based F-Prime Capital Partners, early angel investors and founders.


Home healthcare services firm Medwell raises $21 mn


The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved an MoU with Australia on cooperation in the field of health and medicine, a cabinet communique said.


Cabinet approves health MoU with Australia


The Enforcement Directorate has attached immovable assets worth Rs 23.54 crore of Surgicoin Medequip Private Limited and others in Delhi and Haryana in connection with a National Rural Health Mission (NHRM) scam, an official said on Wednesday.


ED attaches Rs 23.54 crore assets in rural health scheme scam


After making a "miraculous" recovery, CRPF's breavheart commander Chetan Kumar Cheetah, who went into a deep coma two months ago on sustaining nine gunshot wounds in an anti-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir, walked out of hospital on Wednesday, doctors said.


CRPF breavheart commander discharged from AIIMS


At the launch of the government's Accessible India Campaign in December 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggested the term "divyaang" -- which translates into "divine body" -- for persons with disability, instead of the usual "viklaang", or handicapped. He said persons with disability are divinely blessed with "extra gifts".


Why 12.1 mn 'divyaang' Indians are illiterate


An initial investigation by the Kolkata civic body on a batch of alleged "artificial eggs" did not find any abnormality, an official said on Tuesday.


Artificial eggs: Kolkata civic body gives clean chit in preliminary test


Global pharmaceutical company Cipla on Tuesday announced that it has received final approval of the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for the generic version of Epzicom tablets -- for the treatment of HIV-1 infection.

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