Doctor Debunks Viral Backward Walking Step-Count Myth
An orthopaedic surgeon from Mumbai clarifies that walking backwards does not multiply your step count. Learn the real benefits and risks of retro-walking for fitness and joint health.
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Inside Karnataka's Human Milk Collection at Govt Hospitals
Discover the meticulous process of human milk collection, screening, and pasteurization at Karnataka's government hospitals. Learn how donor milk saves vulnerable infants' lives.
Lucknow: Cold Wave Spikes Heart Attacks, Strokes
A sudden temperature dip in Lucknow has nearly doubled heart attack and stroke cases. Doctors warn the elderly and those with existing conditions are at highest risk. Learn how to protect yourself.
Aadhaar Now Mandatory for Govt Hospital OPD in Jaipur
Jaipur's health department mandates Aadhaar or Jan Aadhaar for patient registration at government hospitals. The move aims to streamline records but raises access concerns. Learn the details and implications.
Odisha Doctors Strike for 3rd Day Over Pay Parity
Doctors in Odisha continue their one-hour OPD strike, impacting patients across state hospitals. The state forms a committee to address demands for pay parity and DACP. Read more.
Holiday Heart Syndrome Spikes in Kolkata Hospitals
Kolkata hospitals see a surge in alcohol-induced heart rhythm issues during festive season. Cardiologists warn of risks from binge drinking and oily food. Learn the symptoms and dangers.
Bhopal: Incomplete Treatment Fuels Fatal Double Pneumonia
Bhopal doctors warn against stopping pneumonia medicine early as incomplete treatment leads to fatal bilateral pneumonia. Hospitals report a 25% rise in cases, overwhelming wards.
Telangana Rolls Out Super-Specialty Services in District Hospitals
Telangana govt launches comprehensive super-specialty services in district teaching hospitals to stop patient referrals to Hyderabad, easing burden on city facilities and families.
Mumbai's Cancer Care Sector Becomes Fastest Growing
Mumbai's private hospitals see oncology as the fastest-growing healthcare sector, driven by rising cases and investments in advanced tech like robots and linear accelerators. Explore the boom and its challenges.
Punjab Taps Private, Retired Doctors for Govt Hospitals
Punjab health department directs civil surgeons to recruit private & retired specialists to bridge critical gaps in govt hospitals. New scheme offers fixed fees per patient. Details inside.
UAE Delivers 30 Tonnes of Medical Aid to Gaza
The UAE delivers 30 tonnes of vital medical supplies to Gaza as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, supporting hospitals and treating thousands of Palestinians.
Pakistan Health Crisis Deepens in Rawalpindi Hospitals
Hospitals in Rawalpindi struggle with severe shortages of medicines and staff, leading to patient suffering. The crisis highlights systemic failures in Pakistan's healthcare sector. Read more.
KIMS Hospitals denies Adoni Medical College bid claim
KIMS Hospitals clarifies it did not bid for Adoni Medical College PPP project, attributing confusion to APMSIDC's misidentification. Read the full story for details.
Porta Cabin Shelters in Chandigarh Hospitals from Jan 1
Chandigarh Health Dept to install 25-bed & 10-bed porta cabin shelters in GMSH-16 & civil hospitals from New Year, offering relief to patients from distant areas.
Lucknow: Pollution, Not Virus, Causes Cough & Throat Burn
Doctors in Lucknow warn that persistent dry cough and sore throat are now linked to air pollution, not flu. Hospitals report a massive 300% rise in respiratory OPD cases. Learn how to protect yourself.
Jharkhand Adds 100 MBBS Seats, Expands RIMS in 2025
Jharkhand's 2025 health overhaul: 100 new MBBS seats approved, RIMS second campus, 6 new medical colleges & state's first medical university planned. Read about the major push to fix healthcare infrastructure.
Winter Heart Risks & Safety Tips from Kauvery Hospitals
Cold weather strains your heart. Learn how to protect your cardiovascular health this winter with expert advice from Kauvery Hospitals, Bangalore. Stay safe and reduce risks.
Wrong Blood Type Given to 75-Year-Old in Bikaner Hospital
A probe into PBM Hospital in Bikaner confirms a 75-year-old woman was given the wrong blood type. This is the 5th such incident in Rajasthan govt hospitals in two years. Read about the accountability concerns.
Delhi Govt Hospitals Struggle with 146 Faculty Vacancies
RML Hospital & Lady Hardinge face severe faculty shortages, crippling key departments. Discover how this impacts patient care and why recruitment lags. Read the full RTI report.
North India's First 3D Printing & VR Lab Launched in Amritsar
Amandeap Hospitals, with Ujala Cygnus, launches North India's first 3D printing & VR lab in Amritsar. This tech revolutionizes surgical planning & patient care. Read more!
TGMC Finds 8 Illegal Eye Hospitals in Miryalaguda
Telangana Medical Council uncovers 8 private eye hospitals operating illegally in Miryalaguda. Fake doctors and technicians performed surgeries, risking patient lives. Read about the shocking inspections and pending legal action.
Delhi HC Summons Health Secy Over Hospital Reform Delays
Delhi High Court warns that delays in hospital reforms risk lives. Health secretary summoned over failure to implement key systems like NextGen e-hospital app and radiological services.
Rajasthan hospitals flout blood safety rules, risk lives
Govt hospitals in Rajasthan have failed to implement 2015 safety directives for blood transfusions, leading to multiple errors. Read about the negligence and new warnings issued.
Ghaziabad Cold Wave Advisory Amid Dense Fog, Temp at 10°C
Ghaziabad health department issues cold wave advisory for hospitals as dense fog reduces visibility and temperatures plummet in NCR. IMD reports a cold day with minimum around 10°C. Read the full advisory details.
Nagpur HC Warns Hospitals Over Illegal Parking Encroachment
Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court proposes heavy fines and licence cancellation for hospitals illegally using parking spaces in Dhantoli and Ramdaspeth, citing a decade of inaction.
Bangladesh Violence Hits Kolkata Medical Tourism
Fresh violence in Bangladesh threatens to halt the recent recovery of medical tourism to Kolkata. Hospitals report a sharp drop in visa applications and fear patients may abandon treatment. Read more on the economic impact.
Karnataka Assembly Passes Key Amendment to Medical Bill
Karnataka's new bill allows private hospitals and clinics to start with a 6-month provisional registration, bypassing initial inspection. Learn about the key changes and their impact.
9 New Critical Care Blocks Ready in Telangana
Telangana govt prepares to operationalise nine new Critical Care Blocks in district hospitals from January first week. This move aims to reduce referrals to Hyderabad and strengthen golden hour emergency care across the state.
Jharkhand Launches Advanced Care for 21 Critical Diseases
Jharkhand residents can now access advanced treatment for 21 critical diseases, including cancer and sickle cell anaemia, at four major government hospitals under the CM Abua Health Scheme.
SC Stays Kerala HC Order on Hospital Rate Display
The Supreme Court has suspended a Kerala High Court order mandating private hospitals to display service rates. The stay came on an appeal by hospital associations. Read for details.
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