Healthcare

NITI Aayog mulls healthcare system for middle class

The healthcare system would exclude those covered under the newly-launched Ayushman Bharat scheme that mainly caters to the bottom 40 per cent population of the country.

15 Delhi govt hospitals to be upgraded; LNJP facility to get 22-storey mother-child-medicine block

"We are seeking to boost healthcare facilities in the national capital. And, as part of a project, 15 Delhi government hospitals are to be upgraded, a top official in the Delhi health department told PTI.

Vardhan writes to RS chairman for early consideration of allied and healthcare professions bill

"Health Minister Harsh Vardhan has written to Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu to expedite the reconstitution of the parliamentary standing committee on health and family welfare for early consideration of the Allied and Healthcare Professions Bill," official sources said.

Turning 40? Here are 7 Health habits you should adopt for a healthy living

Reaching 40 is a milestone, signalling a time of transition from young adulthood to middle-age. Follow these 7 healthy habits that will keep you fit and strong all your life.

India 145th among 195 countries in healthcare access, quality: Study

What is the importance of waiting period in health insurance?

Employers in India provide group health insurance plans to their employees as a part of the employment benefits. An employee health insurance policy ceases to exist once the employee quits the job or transfers to another company.

Budget 2018: Senior citizens expect cheaper healthcare, health insurance, but what does 2018 have in store?

In this year's budget, the top most expectation continues to be income tax benefit. In the current fiscal, the taxpayers are expecting more tax advantage under section 80D.

Union Budget 2018: Government may hike healthcare spending by 11 pc

According to a report by news agency Reuters, the government is likely to raise its public health spending by 11 per cent in the upcoming budget, slated to be tabled in the Parliament on February 1.

Union Budget 2018 | Govt needs to increase healthcare outlay in budget: ICRA

Public sector investment on healthcare accounts for less than 1.5 per cent of GDP, which is one of the lowest globally, and the government intends to increase the expenditure to 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2025.

Government needs to increase healthcare outlay in budget, says report

The outlay on healthcare increased by a healthy 28 per cent in the last budget and the allocation is likely to see a similar increase in the forthcoming budget as well, according to a report by rating agency Icra.

World Heart Day: Nearly 50% Indian women at risk of heart disease, reports survey

The analysis is based on more than 3.3 million lipid profile tests performed at SRL Labs across India during 2014-2016.

Bizarre! Jharkhand doctors operate right kidney instead of left

In a shocking incident, a patient's right kidney was operated upon instead of the left at a premier medical hospital here. Gudia Bai's operation on the right kidney took place at the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS)

Tips to improve your bone health and it’s easy

Worried about your degrading health than here are few useful physical activities, which can boost your bone health.

Health Alert: Childhood obesity can cause hip disease

The study helped researchers to understand one of the main diseases affecting the hip in childhood.

Smoking rates in Britain now at lowest ever level

A decade after cigarettes were banished from Britain's pubs, clubs, bars and restaurants, smoking rates in the country have reached the lowest ever recorded, shows new research.

7 tips to keep your body summer cool

Chef Ashish Massey at The Ancient Barbeque, and chef Sonu Negi share their expert advice on how to keep your body cool in summer.

Baby care tips for newly turned moms

While new mothers need to embrace the fact that the first few days will be chaotic, there are ways in which baby care can be provided without too much stress, said experts.

Need to reduce dependence on imported medical equipment for ‘affordable treatment’: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that India needs to reduce its dependence on imported medical equipment in order to make treatment affordable for the common man.

A wristband that can observe human emotions

In a first, an MIT engineer has developed a wristband which has a potential to recognise human emotions, the brain as well as behaviour, especially during seizures caused by epilepsy.