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China’s EV boom is cleaning the air, and may have prevented 262,000 deathsElectric vehicles are proving to be life savers. Studies show China's shift to electric cars has prevented thousands of premature deaths. A...10 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST- Haryana's infant mortality rate falls to 24 deaths per 1,000 live births, matches national averageHaryana's infant mortality rate has dropped to 24 deaths per 1,000 live births, reaching the national average. This significant achievement...06 Jun, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
- Is India winning the wrong battle on infant mortality?India's infant mortality rate has significantly dropped to 24 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024. This progress is largely due to a surge...02 Jun, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
- India makes significant progress in reducing maternal mortality decline, on course to meet SDG targetIndia's maternal health has seen a remarkable transformation, with maternal deaths having fallen significantly, a global achievement. This ...29 May, 2026, 10.34 PM IST
- In 1920, a husband’s homemade fix for his wife’s finger cuts led to the adhesive strip revolution in everyday medicine that changed how people treat cuts and scrapesEarle Dickson's home-grown invention, the Band-Aid, revolutionized minor wound care. Frustrated by gauze slipping and bandages failing, he ...26 May, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
- India ready to provide technical guidance, support in maternal, child healthcare: NaddaIndia is a leader in delivering healthcare interventions with fairness. Union Health Minister JP Nadda highlighted this at the World Health...20 May, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
- Scientists found a shockingly simple way to predict your lifespan — here's how to test yourselfNew research indicates that stronger grip strength and the ability to easily stand from a chair are powerful predictors of a longer, health...13 May, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
- More, the merrier: Women in policymaking drive better social outcomes, economic gains, NCAER study showsThe ongoing parliamentary session addressing the 33% Women's Reservation Act underscores its profound economic and social advantages. Studi...19 Apr, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
- India’s maternal mortality drops nearly 80% since 1990: Global studyIndia has achieved a remarkable reduction in maternal deaths, dropping from 508 to 116 per lakh livebirths since 1990. This progress exceed...28 Mar, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
- UN report lauds India’s sharp decline in child mortality ratesIndia leads in reducing child deaths. A UN report highlights India's success in improving child survival. Significant drops in under-five a...18 Mar, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
- Cancer, heart disease, stroke-linked deaths are declining globally but there is warning about other diseases. Here's what research study revealsDeaths from dementia, other neuropsychiatric conditions including alcohol use disorder, and some other cancers like pancreatic and liver ha...14 Sep, 2025, 09.22 PM IST
- India sees improvement in maternal, child health indicators, says 2021 SRS reportIndia has made remarkable strides in maternal and child health between 2014 and 2021, with significant declines in MMR, IMR, NMR, and U5MR....10 May, 2025, 11.52 AM IST
- Safety is no baggageComparison of crash outcomes revealed significant differences for both drivers and vehicles. Drivers who survived were more likely to have ...06 Sep, 2022, 11.36 PM IST
- Covishield gives 93% protection against COVID, 98% mortality reduction, finds AFMC studyAddressing a press conference, NITI Aayog Member (Health) Dr V K Paul presented findings of the study which was conducted on 15 lakh doctor...27 Jul, 2021, 07.02 PM IST
- 20% of world’s under-5 deaths occur in IndiaThe under-five mortality rate (U5MR) in India is about seven times higher than in high-income countries where 1 in 147 is dying.09 Sep, 2015, 11.15 AM IST
- Nuts & peanuts can lower your risk of dyingPeople who eat at least 10 grams of nuts or peanuts daily have a lower risk of dying from several major causes of death, says a new study.12 Jun, 2015, 04.24 PM IST
- 'India unlikely to meet infant mortality rate target of 2015'"At this current rate of decline it seems it will be difficult for India to reach the target of less than 39 per 1,000 live births by the e...21 Dec, 2014, 11.13 AM IST
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