NIMS Medicity, a hospital in Thiruvananthapuram, has tied up with the Maldives to strengthen their healthcare delivery system and set up a professional education sector in the country.


Maldives hands over hospital, 2 islands to Kerala group


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Exposure to ozone, a powerful greenhouse gas and a widespread air pollutant in many major cities, may cause cardiovascular disease such as heart attack, high blood pressure and stroke, according to a new study of Chinese adults.


Ozone pollution tied to cardiovascular health: Study


The GST Council on Monday raised the compensation cess rates on cigarettes in view of the reduction in tax on the demerit good under the new indirect tax regime. This will rake in an additional revenue of Rs 5,000 crore for the exchequer.


GST Council hikes cess on cigarettes


The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Central government to inform it about the status of the panel to replace the court-appointed oversight committee, headed by former Chief Justice of India R.M. Lodha, to oversee the Medical Council of India's (MCI) functioning.


SC seeks information on panel to oversee MCI's functioning


Celebrity chef-restaurateur Kunal Kapur is set to front ads of US-based fruit company Stemilt Growers.


Chef Kunal Kapur endorses fruit brand


For Mrighank Srivastava, one fateful September night in 2008 changed his life for the worse. Though he survived being knocked down from his motorcycle by a speeding BMW while his friend was killed, his injuries led to various health problems and he says life appears "worthless" now.


For 2008 BMW hit-and-run survivor, life is 'worthless'


Ultraviolet (UV) radiation around Urmia lake in Iran has quadrupled over the past 10 years, putting life at risk, authorities said on Sunday.


High UV radiation quadruples around Iran's Urmia Lake


A massive fire broke out at the trauma centre of the King George's Medical College here, police said. While no casualties have been reported yet, more than 150 critically ill and injured patients have been shifted to alternative places.


Massive fire breaks out at Lucknow's trauma centre


'Cancer Clinics', a dedicated cancer specialty clinic, was launched here on Saturday to provide curated services for cancer patients and their carers.


'Cancer Clinics' opens in Hyderabad for integrated care


Kanpur/Lucknow: Mohammad Shafiq, 52, lives with his family in a small hutment in a graveyard in Kanpur's Idgah Colony, and used to earn his living by procuring meat from the nearby government slaughterhouse and selling it by the roadside.


Big business gains from UP's slaughterhouse crackdown


The Shipping Ministry is planning to modernise and upgrade its hospitals at major ports into medical colleges and tertiary-care hospitals, Union Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari announced on Friday.


Port hospitals to be upgraded to medical college, super specialty level: Gadkari


The Rajasthan government is planning to launch olive tea in August this year, said a minister here on Friday.


Rajasthan to launch olive tea next month


Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have found that a new class of oral drugs for treating breast cancer are generally well-tolerated with a manageable toxicity profile for most patients.


New class of breast cancer drugs are well tolerated: Study


A state-of-the-art institute for autistic children will open here in Kerala with a vision to transform the lives of such children through best practice principles and family-centered holistic care.


Autism institute to be set up in Kerala


Delhi High Court on Thursday sought a report from authorities in the national capital on the number of vacant post of food inspectors, which is hampering an effective check on the use of pesticides in vegetables and fruits sold in Delhi.


HC seeks report on vacant post of food inspectors


It's the age of technology and we are more than ever using our eyes to check our phones, computer screens, gaming consoles and televisions, which can lead to eye fatigue. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and more to take care of eyes, suggest experts.


Ways to maintain good eyesight


A telemedicine network wherein health professionals from the seven-nation group of BIMSTEC will be able to interact regularly and share knowledge was launched here on Thursday, said Union Minister Faggan Singh Kulaste.


Telemedicine network to benefit seven BIMSTEC nations launched


The Delhi government on Wednesday decided to reconvene the ongoing monsoon session of the Assembly from August 8.


Delhi government to reconvene assembly session from August 8


As part of the central government's 'Act East' policy, the JIPMER-BIMSTEC Telemedicine Network (JBTN) is to be inaugurated by Union Minister of State for Heath and Family Welfare Faggan Singh Kulaste here on Thursday, said a JIPMER official.


Telemedicine network to be launched in JIPMER


Sri Lanka has banned plastic shopping bags as it is facing a dengue epidemic and garbage crisis, Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne said on Wednesday.


Sri Lanka bans plastic bags amid garbage crisis


The Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave its approval for signing a Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) between India and Germany in the field of health.

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