The Himachal Pradesh cabinet on Wednesday gave its nod to admit the first batch of 100 students in Dr Radhakrishnan Government Medical College in Hamirpur town.


Himachal to start admissions for Hamirpur medical college


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A high blood pressure level but still below the usual threshold for treating hypertension can put 50-year-olds at increased risk of developing dementia later, revealed a study led by an Indian-origin researcher.


How middle-age hypertension raises dementia risk later


The United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) cleared Sun Pharma Industries Ltd of the issues it raised in December 2015 after inspecting its Halol facility in Gujarat, said the Indian drug maker on Tuesday.


US regulator clears Sun Pharma's Gujarat plant


A 37-year-old woman from Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh died at the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMCH) after being bitten by a rabid domesticated pup, an official said on Tuesday.


Himachal woman dies due to rabid pup bite


The Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) on Monday hit out at the Congress for blaming the RSS for prompting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to halt the introduction of anti-cervical cancer vaccine in the country, saying the party was backing "certain pharmaceutical lobbyists".


Congress backing pharma lobbyists: Swadeshi Jagran Manch


Extreme ambient temperatures increase the risk of occupational accidents, with women appearing to be more vulnerable to cold and men to heat, says a study.


Extreme temperatures raise risk of work-related injuries


Soreness after an intense workout is part of the package. It cannot be completely overcome. However, it can be managed efficiently with proper care. Eat cherries, take out some time to relax after workout and try to sleep, suggest experts.


Easy ways to fix post-workout soreness


Insomnia, or inability to fall asleep or stay asleep at night, is fast emerging as a huge global health concern. Stress at work, lack of physical exercise, high levels of tech engagement and poor sleep hygiene are some of the most significant factors causing insomnia. So make sure you are getting rid of it in smart ways.


Exhausted yet wide awake? Get night sleep properly


Pushpa Devi, 40, takes a walk along the railway tracks every morning to relieve herself, sitting and hiding under the bushes in Jangpura, a mixed neighbourhood that is part of the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC)-governed area declared open-defecation free last year under the much-hyped Swachh Bharat Mission.


People in Delhi's open-defecation free area defecate openly (Civic Feature)


An Abu Dhabi-based Indian had to undergo amputation of his hands and legs following an unsuspecting small injury at work, the media reported on Saturday.


UAE-based Indian undergoes amputation after minor infection


Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious National Health Protection Scheme (NHPS), or Modicare, fails to address the enormous inequities in India's health sector, says Purendra Prasad, who, along with Amar Jesani, has edited "Equity and Access: Health Care Studies In India".


'Modicare does not address India's health inequities'


The Supreme Court on Friday refused to pass any order to stay the alleged culling of stray dogs by authorities in Sitapur in Uttar Pradesh following deaths of over a dozen children in the past seven months.


SC refuses stay on culling of dogs in UP's Sitapur


Researchers have found widespread uranium contamination in groundwater from aquifers in 16 Indian states.


India's groundwater widely contaminated with uranium, say researchers


Even as the country's waste management rules call for effective recycling and have fixed a cap of 20 metres on landfill sites, Delhi's huge un-engineered dumping grounds have grown taller by two to 15 metres in the past 12 months, officials in the know have told IANS.


Despite new waste-management rules, Delhi's Ghazipur landfill grows 15 metres in a year


What oil do you cook with? If you have been stuck with olive or other vegetable oils, it's time to shift to a healthier option: Canola oil.


Try canola oil if you are diabetic, obese (Comment)


Apple has patented a design for a wearable blood pressure monitor -- a cuff, equipped with a sensor that is expected to be Bluetooth compatible and sport a touchscreen.


Apple patents BP monitoring 'cuff'


With a surge in unhealthy lifestyles, increased cases of mental illness and NCDs in India the concept of workplace wellness has become pertinent. The market for corporate wellness, valued at $3.4 billion in 2015, is expected to reach $7.4 billion by 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of nine per cent in the Asia-Pacific during this period.


Corporate wellness goals will spell good health for healthcare industry (Comment)


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said his government's aim is to ensure affordable healthcare to every citizen and to achieve this it will open about 1,500 more generic medicine centre across the country.


Our aim is affordable healthcare for all: Modi


Spike in ozone pollution has emerged as a rising threat for the already polluted National Capital Region, especially Delhi, with a new study finding "green areas more vulnerable".


Ozone spikes in Delhi, study finds dangerous trend


The medical device sector on Thursday hailed Andhra Pradesh's move to to use auto-disable syringes for all clinical purposes from World Hepatitis Day on July 28 to prevent infection.


Andhra's decision to use auto-disable syringes hailed


One of the first rules of nutrition is to never mix fats and sugars because this contributes to obesity. However 70 per cent of Indian mix both in their diet, says a report by The Food Analysts.

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