Weight-loss drugs may also help cut alcohol intake: StudyA new study shows GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide may help reduce heavy drinking. A trial found weekly injections cut heavy drinking days by h...
30 Apr, 2026, 06.26 AM IST
WHO turns to public for monkeypox name changeThe UN health agency has for weeks voiced concern about the name of the disease that emerged onto the global stage in May. Experts warn the...
16 Aug, 2022, 05.55 PM IST
Stigma free Monkeypox communication important to check its spread: ExpertHealth minister Mansukh Mandaviya also told the Parliament on Tuesday that the disease was not limited to any particular group, and spread ...
03 Aug, 2022, 06.17 PM IST
Monkeypox can spread from close physical contact regardless of sexual orientation, race, says expertsMonkeypox can spread from close physical contact regardless of sexual orientation or race and scapegoating or demonising the entire LGBTQ c...
31 Jul, 2022, 05.29 PM IST
How parents can help kids navigate mental health implications of contracting Covid-19Talk to children about Covid in age-appropriate and non-stigmatising language, say psychologists.
09 May, 2021, 11.46 AM IST
Terming children foreign terrorist fighters may lead to stigmatisation, dehumanisation: India at UN"There is a general tendency to extend the term to their families. Using the term FTFs for children may lead to stigmatisation and dehumani...
30 Jan, 2021, 10.07 AM IST
COVID-19 patients treated as untouchables once posters pasted on their homes: Supreme CourtThe government, though, claimed that the union health ministry had issued no such directives to states asking them to issue such notices. I...
02 Dec, 2020, 08.10 AM IST
Covid-19 patients treated as untouchables once posters pasted on their homes, says SCThe Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) said however that its guidelines do not contain any instructions or guidance regarding af...
01 Dec, 2020, 10.46 PM IST
Posters not to be pasted outside homes of COVID-19 positive persons: AAP govt to HCThe Delhi government, represented by its additional standing counsel Satyakam, also told the high court that its officials have also not be...
03 Nov, 2020, 12.24 PM IST
Covid-19 not so serious but has been stigmatised: AIIMS director Randeep GuleriaThe AIIMS director said 80% of the patients have mild symptoms, 15% can be cured with oxygen therapy and 5% need ventilator support. Urging...
23 Apr, 2020, 11.54 PM IST
Covid-19: Social tensions, privacy concerns add to woes of those suspected of exposureLast week, a couple in Bengaluru was stunned by a slew of messages they received on WhatsApp at about 2 am. To their horror, their names ha...
11 Apr, 2020, 11.19 AM IST
FM Nirmala Sitharaman seeks to enhance IMF toolkit, expand liquidity swap networkIndia has asked the International Monetary Fund to use its existing resources to create a non-stigmatised short term liquidity swap facilit...
01 Apr, 2020, 09.04 AM IST
China extends support to India to fight Covid-19During a phone call on Tuesday with Foreign Minister S Jaishankar, State Councilor and FM Wang Yi expressed sympathy and solidarity with In...
24 Mar, 2020, 11.02 PM IST
Acne can lead to low quality of life, result in sleep disturbance and headachesQuality of life and psychological distress can take a hit due to acne.
01 Oct, 2018, 07.35 PM IST
Muslim-Americans 'most important partners' in ISIS fight: Barack Obama"Our determination to win the battle against ISIL's hateful and violent propaganda -- a distorted view of Islam that aims to radicalise you...
26 Mar, 2016, 03.50 PM IST
Government working on many initiatives to simplify processes for MSMEs: Anup K PujariThe government has initiated several measures to provide technology, training and finance to micro, small and medium enterprises, says Puja...
25 Nov, 2015, 03.21 AM IST
- Did UP cops break child laws in Aarushi case?
The Uttar Pradesh police has come under fire for its "insensitive" handling of the Aarushi murder case.
27 May, 2008, 04.36 AM IST