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According to estimates that have been drawn up by the government, the requirement is of Rs 20,000 crore for the healthcare policy.

Flipside to Modicare' a matter of contention

Trust deficit, climate change can hinder the ambitious project.

5 March 2018 2:02 AM IST

Loud sounds generated by recreational or occupational noise or music, must have proper protection systems in place. People must plug out and allow their ears to rest.

Deafness set to be the future disease

It is estimated that 900 million people will suffer from disabling hearing loss across the world by 2050.

5 March 2018 12:59 AM IST

Dr Sandeep Raj Barma, senior pulmonologist

Eliminating TB not easy

Tuberculosis has been an evolving challenge for the government, which hopes to eradicate the disease by 2025.

5 March 2018 12:28 AM IST

Researchers hopeful new tech could help bone marrow transplant patients. (Photo: Pixabay)

Gene therapy, regeneratives in spotlight

Adverse effects are mutation of genes, immunological changes.

3 March 2018 12:33 AM IST

There is often confusion between MODY and Type 1 Diabetes as both are found to affect young people or children. Type 1 Diabetes is diagnosed in those suffering from MODY, leading to misdiagnosis.

MODY a rare diabetes affecting young, lean

It has 14 genetic variants and each has its own unique clinical characteristics.

2 March 2018 1:28 AM IST

Nutraceuticals were neither foods nor medicines but were found to prevent or treat chronic diseases though there was no proper clinical trial or data to back this theory.

Safety of nutraceuticals under lens

Call to have them classified as different from food supplements, medicines.

26 Feb 2018 2:02 AM IST

Alkaline foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables, unsweetened milk, yogurt, nuts, beans, lentils, etc. act as great alternatives to sugary foods.

Sugar affects fertility

A recent study suggests a link between increased consumption of sugar and infertility.

26 Feb 2018 12:12 AM IST

$The fracas was seen by the surveillance team at Uppal who alerted SR Nagar station officials, the next station.$ Nation

Hyderabad: Scuffle in Metro caught on cam

2 men asked to alight mid-way after fight.

22 Feb 2018 1:42 AM IST

The increased use of CT scans and ultrasounds are helping to identify kidney stones that are symptomatic in nature.

Symptomatic stones: Monitor kidney functioning after 40years

Long term use of Vitamin D and calcium supplements.

21 Feb 2018 1:31 AM IST

This is because there were false positive cases of tumours and thus unnecessary removal of ovaries in women and also unnecessary treatment of the cancer.

Screening for ovarian cancer not recommended

False positive cases have experts warning against conducting test.

21 Feb 2018 1:04 AM IST

Irked over doctors across the country not including generic names of drugs in the prescriptions given to patients, the Medical Council of India (MCI), on Friday, amended its 2012 Circular.

Botched Surgery: Telangana patient files caveat in court

The TS MCI order has created a furore and Dr Khan is appealing against this order in the court.

20 Feb 2018 2:42 AM IST

The disorder may occur as a result of abnormalities in the areas of the brain that regulate arousal and inhibition.

A ticking time bomb

Intermittent explosive disorder, characterised by impulsiveness, anger and aggression, is distressing both for the...

19 Feb 2018 12:10 AM IST