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.


Indian American doctor arrested for healthcare fraud in US


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Poachers, predators and deforestation are not the only threats that  chimpanzees now face. New research finds that even a human "common cold" virus can give them a deadly blow.


Human 'common cold' virus killed chimps in Uganda


It's really not a dirty business. They have adopted a simple, clean technology that turns human waste into an odourless renewable alternative to charcoal, which locals use to ignite their hearths and to keep themselves warm.


It's poop heat in Kenyan slums -- and business too (Environment Feature)


Bollywood's multi-faceted talent Neeraj Vora, an actor, writer and director known for his humorous streak on and off screen, died here early on Thursday, months after being comatose, his family member said.


Writer-actor-filmmaker Neeraj Vora dead at 54


The fifth edition of 'Route 55', a 10 km walkathon event in the city, aimed at raising funds for the impoverished in the society, would be held on December 24, organisers said on Wednesday.


10K walk in Kolkata to raise healthcare funds for the impoverished


Chinese authorities are collecting DNA samples, fingerprints and other biometric data of millions of people in the country's far western Xinjiang region, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a report on Wednesday.


China collecting DNA, biometrics from millions in Xinjiang


Cancer is a terrifying disorder which has touched almost everyone in some way or the other. With incidents of cancer rising across the globe, scientists have been frantically researching to figure out solutions to treat this disease in the most effective and non-invasive manner.


Using liquid biopsy to monitor colorectal cancer (Comment: Special to IANS)


Try spices at home to ward off cough and cold. They not only emit tantalizing aromas and make your meals delicious, but also protect you from infections.


Try Indian spices to ward off winter sickness


A five-year-old petitioner approached the NGT on Tuesday complaining of noise pollution from Delhi Metro's operations.


Girl, 5, moves NGT against noise pollution from Delhi metro


The Border Security Force on Monday said it seized more than 12,000 bottles of banned cough syrup Phensedyl from a village in West Bengal.


Over 12,000 bottles of banned cough syrup seized in Bengal


Over 50 patients and their attendants had a narrow escape on Monday when a fire broke out at a private hospital here in Uttar Pradesh, police said.


Fire breaks out in Lucknow hospital


A team of doctors from China's Sichuan province have launched a week-long free health camp in Nepal.


Chinese medical team launches free health camp in Nepal


The improvement in the air quality turned out to be short-lived as Delhi-NCR started inhaling toxins again with virtually no winds and cases of stubble burning in the national capital itself on Sunday.


Delhi-NCR air quality near severe, stubble burning in Delhi


Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday said banning liquor was the biggest example of practising secularism and urged the Congress and Left parties to announce such bans in the states governed by them.


Banning liquor biggest example of practising secularism: Bihar CM


A string of thought-provoking stories were told through plays and movies at the third edition of the Delhi International Queer Theatre & Film Festival 2017 here.


Thought provoking tales at Delhi's queer theatre, film fest


Smog, the choking threat which has landed the national capital in a pollution emergency, has been the cause of many respiratory problems in children and adults. When your daily commute feels like living on the edge, what are your other outdoor activities supposed to feel like?


Yoga for a healthy respiratory system (Comment: Special to IANS)


Rajasthan's Medical and Health Department on Saturday sought a list of doctors who went on leave on Friday without taking valid permission even as an employees union warned of massive protests if they were not invited for talks.


Rajasthan goes tough on doctors on leave, employees warn of protesters


Punjab Director General of Police V.K. Bhawra on Saturday released a book titled "Borderline" written by Shabri Prasad Singh here.


Book on 'borderline personality disorder' released


The Employees' State Insurance Scheme (ESI) is expanding its reach and now has presence in over 461 districts providing benefit to around 10 per cent of the countrys population, Union Labour and Employment Minister Santosh Kumar Gangwar said here on Friday.


ESI scheme present in 461 districts, covers 10% population: Minister


A day after improving to "moderate", the air quality across Delhi-NCR dipped back to "very poor" on Friday, as wind speed dropped.


Air quality back to 'very poor' in Delhi-NCR


The Delhi government on Friday cancelled the licence of Max Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, here with immediate effect, more than a week after the hospital erroneously declared a newborn dead.

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