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Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government
The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday.
Syringe recall at AIIMS was a precautionary, patient-safety measure: Health Ministry
In a letter written to Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, Rajya Sabha MP Haris Beeran had said that in the past month two separate recall notices were issued for disposable 10 ml syringes with needles supplied by differe...
Major A&E changes announced amid strikes
Patients have been urged to only attend A&E if their condition is life-threatening or serious.
Nipah virus: Containment steps on in Kerala’s Kozhikode after man tests positive for disease
Seventy-seven persons on patient’s contact list, 15 people quarantined. Health department working in coordination with departments of Forest and Wildlife and Animal Husbandry
Do you know how waistline can indicate liver health? Doctor explains link between belly fat and fatty liver
Waistline is not just about physical appearance, it can also indicate the presence of visceral fat which raises fatty liver disease risk, explains Dr Upadhyay.
Cancellations 'unavoidable' during hospital strike
The British Medical Association has announced more strike action in an ongoing dispute over pay.
Chronic inflammation troubles? Doctor shares 6 foods that may help calm the body naturally
Dealing with inflammation? These anti-inflammatory foods may help improve overall health and improve well-being.
Two doctors booked for doing faulty surgery on 10-year-old boy
A man who filed a complaint with Karaikudi North Police said his son lost his penis due to a faulty surgery done at a private hospital
Doctor shares 5 best drinks for weight loss that may help boost metabolism, improve digestion, and control cravings
From green tea to jeera water, here are doctor-recommended drinks that can support your weight loss journey alongside a healthy diet and exercise.
Are work boundaries the new workplace wellness essential? Experts explain how setting limits prevents burnout
Find out from experts on why work boundaries remain non-negotiable and how managers can help employees during high-pressure periods.
Ahmedabad water contamination: 7 remain hospitalised; Union Minister Shah reviews situation
Health Department teams visited all housing societies where diarrhoea and vomiting cases were reported and conducted house-to-house surveys, while chlorine tablets were also distributed for water purification
It’s not ‘just stress’: 3 silent mental health red flags hiding behind everyday fatigue, worry and self-doubt
Feeling constantly tired, overwhelmed or stuck in negative self-talk? Check out key mental health red flags experts say you should never brush off.
Sudanese national with fever detected at Hyderabad airport amid Ebola scare, shifted to Gandhi Hospital
Health authorities clarified that the passenger has not been classified as a suspected Ebola patient and is undergoing precautionary testing owing to his travel history and symptoms
For every ₹100 spent on healthcare in Telangana, households paid ₹39 from their own pockets: NHA report
The findings suggest that while the government remained the largest contributor to healthcare spending in Telangana, households continued to bear a substantial share of medical costs through direct payments at the point...
From fibremaxxing to gut-brain axis wellness, these 5 gut health trends are shaping wellness in 2026: Do experts approve
Health dynamics are changing, and so are the trends. Here are some of the gut health trends that are shaping wellness in 2026.
WHO announces first confirmed Ebola recovery in DRC outbreak
The DRC is on its 17th outbreak of the disease, the deadliest of which claimed nearly 2,300 lives out of 3,500 cases between 2018 and 2020
Trump in 'excellent health' but should lose weight and exercise more, his doctor says
The White House releases the results of the US president's latest medical examination, which states he is "fully fit" to carry out his duties.