Ebola and the ongoing global health emergency that no one is noticing
On Wednesday the World Health Organization declared the ongoing – and now year-old – Ebola outbreak a global health emergency. The emergency declaration comes after a man […]
Health
How robust is the National Health Index?
In June this year, the NITI Aayog published the second edition of the Health Index, an annual exercise that measures the overall and incremental performances […]
Anti-occupation NGO Spokesman Didn’t Lie About Beating a Palestinian, Prosecution Admits
The State Prosecutor’s Office reversed Sunday its decision to close an investigation against Breaking the Silence spokesman, saying an incident he described in which he […]
Teachers to be taught how to spot signs of mental health issues
Theresa May wants to overhaul society’s approach to mental illness. Credit: NSPCC/PA New teachers will receive training on how to spot the signs of mental health […]
Do not buy health insurance without knowing these 5 restrictions
Here are five restrictions in a health insurance plans that every buyer needs to know for avoiding any bad surprises during claims settlement or during […]
Muscle-building protein shakes may threaten health
The protein shakes that health supplement stores sell, which people sometimes buy as a dietary aid to build muscle mass, may not actually be safe […]
Half a million UK children missed measles jab: Report
It comes as National Health Service (NHS) chief Simon Stevens warned measles cases had almost quadrupled in England in just one year and urged families […]
Amazon launches HIPAA-eligible Alexa skills for health care
Amazon today announced a limited number of voice apps for the Alexa Skills Kit by health care companies like Cigna and Boston Children’s Hospital that […]
Are air fryers healthy?
Many sources claim that air fryers offer a healthful alternative for making fried foods. But what are the benefits and risks of cooking with an […]
Health budget focuses only on Ayushman Bharat, other schemes ignored
NEW DELHI: Making Ayushman Bharat scheme the representative of all the healthcare initiatives in Budget 2019-20, Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government forgot to focus on […]