Ileana D'Cruz, who has been acting in films since 2006, says she doesn't consider herself to be a "so-called personality or a star".


Don't look at myself as a celebrity: Ileana


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Avoid  obesity and its related health problems like diabetes, hypertension and hormonal disorders by changing few habits. Stop smoking, eat right at the right time, balance your diet and meditate, suggest experts.


Stop smoking, eat healthy, meditate to avoid obesity


Rome, Dec 19 (IANS/AKI) China has removed a 16-year-long ban on Italian beef, the country's Agriculture Ministry and quality control agency announced on Tuesday.


China lifts 16-year ban on Italian beef


There is a need to step up effective research and development for formulating new drug molecules in the country, a senior official said on Tuesday.


'Effective R&D and research for new drug molecules needed in India'


Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday launched four healthcare services for the benefit of the general public.


Odisha launches four healthcare services


The Delhi High Court on Monday directed the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to produce before it the medical opinion given by the doctors on plea of a minor rape victim, seeking to medically terminate her pregnancy.


HC seeks report of AIIMS doctors on minor's plea to terminate pregnancy


With health insurance remaining underpenetrated but considered expensive by the consumers, there is still significant opportunity to expand distribution and reduce cost of acquisition and services, a Ficci report said on Monday.


Significant scope to expand distribution, cut cost of health insurance: Ficci


Only 27 per cent of Indians have health insurance coverage,  a joint report by FICCI and KPMG revealed on Monday.


Only 27% Indians covered by health insurance: Report


Calling for standardisation of hospital healthcare costs within a city, the Indian insurance regulator on Monday suggested measures like introducing community group insurance products to bring down distribution costs and ensure companies are not burdened with fictitious claims.


Insurance regulator calls for standardising city hospital costs


Cycling can be one of the easiest ways to stay fit. Besides controlling your weight, it can reduce depression, stress and anxiety, say experts.


Reduce stress, anxiety by cycling regularly


Mustard oil has been used for centuries as a food additive and remains a staple in a majority of Indian homes. Incorporating mustard oil into your daily diet is known to protect against heart disease. The oil is rich in monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats, both of which help lower bad cholesterol and raise good HDL cholesterol hence maintaining one's cholesterol balance, which in turn leads to healthy cardiac functioning.


Indian chefs go ga-ga over mustard oil


After a US study that linked canola oil intake with worsened Alzheimer's symptoms and weight gain stirred a debate in India, industry stakeholders have said that the study was conducted on mice and provides no evidence of harmful effect in humans.


Canola oil study provides no evidence of ill-effect in humans: Stakeholders


The Fortis Memorial hospital in Gurugram charged 1,208-1,737 per cent more than procurement price for much of the medical equipment, including disposable syringes and three way stop cocks, to the parents of seven-year-old dengue patient Adya who had died at the hospital despite undergoing treatment for two weeks, according to the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA).


Gurugram Fortis charged Adya's parents over 1,208% more for medical devices: NPPA


The Fortis Memorial hospital in Gurugram charged 1,208 per cent more than procurement price for much of the medical equipment, including disposable syringes, to the parents of seven-year-old dengue patient Adya who had died at the hospital despite undergoing treatment for two weeks, according to the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA).


Gurugram Fortis charged Adya's parents 1,208 % more for syringes :NPPA


Drug maker Sanofi India Ltd on Friday appointed its wholetime Director N. Rajaram as Managing Director from January 1.


Sanofi India elevates Rajaram as Managing Director


The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved the bill setting up the National Medical Commission that seeks to replace the Medical Council of India (MCI), Law and Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said.


Cabinet approves bill to replace Medical Council of India


Actor-fitness enthusiast Milind Soman, who is set to host the adventure reality show "I Can You Can", hopes it will encourage viewers to quit smoking.


Milind Soman hopes show will inspire people to quit smoking


India and Morocco on Thursday inked MoUs to enhance cooperation in telemedicine, drug regulation and pharmaceutical quality control as well as water resources, roads and maritime sectors, an official statement said.


India, Morocco ink MoUs on cooperation in health, transport


The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) will offer a food safety training and certification course by food safety regulator FSSAI, the varsity announced on Thursday.


IGNOU to offer courses in food safety


India and Morocco on Thursday inked an MoU to enhance cooperation in telemedicine, drug regulation and pharmaceutical quality control, an official statement said.


India, Morocco ink MoU for cooperation in telemedicine


An Indian American cardiologist based in the US state of Nevada has been arrested on 39 charges of unlawful distribution of prescription opioids and healthcare fraud, officials said.

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