Large-scale misuse of antibiotics in poultry farms in India coupled with poor waste management is leading to multi-drug resistant bacteria, a new study by the CSE said on Thursday.


Antibiotic misuse in poultry leads to multi-drug resistant bacteria


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The Rajasthan High Court on Wednesday took suo moto cognizance of a verbal spat between doctors inside the operation theatre at a Jodhpur hospital -- the video of which has gone viral.


Doctors fight during operation in Jodhpur, HC orders inquiry


Amazon on Wednesday announced a partnership with the Akshaya Patra Foundation to implement the Karnataka government's 'Ksheera Bhagya' Scheme in the city, wherein schoolchildren would be provided a glass of milk each five days a week.


Amazon to help implement Karnataka milk scheme


Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said there should be no politics over mohalla clinics and urged Delhi Lt. Governor Anil Baijal to sort out objections over the matter across the table.


No politics on mohalla clinics: Kejriwal


Food packed with vitamins, rich in antioxidants, nuts and green tea are some of the eatables that can help you fight depression, suggest experts.


Fight depression by eating right


Excluding children from school may lead to long-term mental health problems, a new study has shown.


School exclusion linked to long-term psychiatric illness


A hospital worker who was sacked after she was accused of accessing singer Justin Bieber's medical records has now filed a lawsuit against her former employers.


Justin Bieber's testicle injury sparks lawsuit


Coffee and black tea have long featured as preferred beverage options for a lot of people. However, rising awareness about the need to improve lifestyles has led to increased consumption of healthier alternatives such as green tea. The antibacterial, antifungal and antioxidant properties of this variety of tea address several health issues -- ranging from bad breath to blood pressure.


6 reasons why you should include green tea in your daily diet


Make your travel blissful with children and especially babies, by being fully-equipped with all the essential things like a baby stroller, a nasal aspirator and a breast pump, say experts.


Carry baby stroller, breast pump when travelling with babies


The suspended Principal of Baba Raghav Das Medical College in Gorakhpur, where more than 60 children, including infants, died in a span of six days, and his wife were arrested on Tuesday from Kanpur by a Special Task Force team, officials said.


Infant deaths: Gorakhpur hospital's suspended Principal, wife arrested


Genomics research firm MedGenome on Tuesday said that it raised $30 million (Rs 192 crore) in the third round (Series C) of funding to speed up developing affordable diagnostics tests.


Research firm MedGenome raises $30 mn funding


Philips India on Tuesday said it is set to increase to 36 the number of public-private partnership (PPP) healthcare centres across the states of Haryana and Jharkhand by early 2019.


Philips India to increase PPP healthcare centres


Sticking to her promise made on Independence Day, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday said that a Pakistani baby who is in a critical condition will be given a medical visa for treatment in India.


Sushma offers medical visa to Pakistani baby


Old age homes for the cash-rich have been around in some Indian cities for quite a while, but the concept has only now arrived in Kerala, a state where those over 60 make up 12.6 per cent of of the population. The national average is 8.6 per cent.


Posh old-age homes a boon for parents of cash-rich Keralite NRIs


Women who take statins -- cholesterol lowering drugs -- may be at a lower risk of developing breast cancer and subsequent mortality, researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have found.


Statins may cut breast cancer risk


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This salt-related increase in heart failure risk was independent of blood pressure level, study said

Maybe you are salting yourself sick? High intake doubles heart risk

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Overnight rains left the Uttar Pradesh capital inundated and waterlogged at many places on Monday. Normal life was disrupted.


Lucknow inundated after heavy rains


Whether it is the temptation of enjoying yummy fried food or the dread of getting wet in the rain -- the monsoon season can play havoc with one's motivation to keep up with workout and fitness plans. But don't give up and follow a regular regime to stay fit and healthy, suggest experts.


Don't let rain ruin diet, fitness plans


Despite the popularity of sugary treats, many health experts have noted how the increasing consumption of such products is leading to several serious diseases, such as diabetes. To curb the effect of sugar-based confectionaries, experts have suggested sugar-free treats that are a healthier alternative.


Satisfy your sweet tooth with these sugar-free sweets


Belly fat may release more of a protein that can cause a non-cancerous cell to turn into a cancerous one, new research has found.


Here's how belly fat could raise your cancer risk


Over 1,000 resident doctors at the Safdarjung Hospital here went on strike on Thursday after a patient assaulted a doctor, affecting emergency services. They withdrew the strike after the Health Ministry assured them extra security.

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