Want to lower cancer diagnosis risk? Harvard doctor suggests removing these 4 culprits from your dietA recent study reveals a concerning rise in early-onset cancer cases among young adults. Data indicates that 20% of cancer inquiries now co...
22 Jun, 2025, 05.40 PM IST
Exposure to fertilisers, pesticides will affect next generation's ability to reproduce: Gujarat GovernorGujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat on Monday said a recent study by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has warned that expos...
11 Dec, 2023, 06.45 PM IST
People can avail treatment for any type of cancer under Ayushman Bharat scheme: Jitendra SinghUnion Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, a medical professional, stated that early detection is crucial in controlling Type 2 Diabetes and lifesty...
30 Jul, 2023, 07.49 AM IST
Youth associations urge PM, finance minister to increase taxes on tobacco productsAccording to the associations, the Parliament Standing Committee on Health submitted a pertinent and comprehensive report on cancer care pl...
11 Jan, 2023, 06.55 PM IST
Bring strong anti-tobacco law to save youth, ban designated smoking areas: ExpertsAt a webinar held by Tobacco-Free India, a citizens group, they said gaps in the COTPA Act serve as a tacit approval from the authorities t...
05 Aug, 2022, 08.49 PM IST
Women grossly under-insured in India: SurveyAs high as 50% of urban Indians fear their life will be severely impacted with the death of the breadwinner.
21 Feb, 2019, 11.38 AM IST
Quitline no, enhanced warnings on tobacco packs from SeptThe Health Ministry issued a notification yesterday making amendments on using the new warnings and including the quitline number.
04 Apr, 2018, 05.12 PM IST
Ways to curb non-users from taking to tobaccoWhile the number of tobacco users is reducing across developed nations, countries like India still have a long way to go.
27 May, 2016, 11.53 AM IST
When business and philanthropy cross roads for industrialist Aneel MurarkaAfter building a successful business empire, the MD & CEO of Mirachem Industries, followed his passion to provide a platform for talented y...
19 Aug, 2015, 09.45 AM IST
Health app 1mg kicks off cancer awareness campaign1mg has announced the commencement of an awareness campaign aimed at informing consumers of cheaper alternatives when it comes to cancer me...
16 Aug, 2015, 05.21 PM IST
Centre approves Rs 20 crore Skill Development Scheme for HaryanaGovernment has approved Rs 20 crore Integrated Skill Development Scheme for implementation in Haryana in addition to existing ones for gene...
13 Mar, 2015, 08.12 PM IST
- Vitamin D deficiency plagues Indians: Government
He also added that life style diseases like heart attack and hypertension are "common" among the youth and rheumatic heart disease is also ...
09 Dec, 2014, 06.52 PM IST
Centre will take steps to check illegal immigration: Sonia GandhiThe UPA chairperson said that appropriate action would be taken to address the problem of illegal influx of foreigners.
18 Nov, 2013, 04.26 PM IST
Youth energy in positive direction can meet complex challenges: Prime MinisterHe said the youth should keep the moto of the NCC-- unity and discipline-- uppermost in their mind.
28 Jan, 2013, 03.25 PM IST
- Narendra Modi justifies gutkha ban in Gujarat
"I have to save Gujarat's youth from the dreaded evil of cancer and thus, a decision to impose a ban on gutkha was taken," Modi said.
02 Oct, 2012, 09.43 PM IST
- Chief Ministers of 11 states to support an anti-tobacco campaign
Chief Ministers of 11 states in India have pledged their support to Voice of Tobacco Victims (VOTV), a national campaign against chewing to...
20 Jul, 2011, 12.10 PM IST
- Women getting bra-zen on Facebook
Most Facebook users on Thursday logged in to be foxed by curious conversations on status lines, like: ‘Electric blue,’ ‘Same pinch’.
09 Jan, 2010, 09.06 AM IST