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Govt doctors to train in soft-skills to minimise conflicts with patients

New Delhi, April 14 -- The Union health ministry's National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW) is planning to start a dedicated course to train doctors at government hospitals in soft-skil... Read More


Genetically altered mouse to pave way for resurrection of wolly mammoth?

New Delhi, March 5 -- The birth of the Colossal Woolly Mouse, announced by the US-based Colossal Biosciences on Tuesday may seem like a small step in genetic engineering. What it is actually, is a gi... Read More


Govt steps led to dip in maternal, infant mortality rates: MoS in Parliament

New Delhi, Feb. 8 -- India has made huge progress in improving maternal mortality rate (MMR) and infant mortality rate (IMR) and is well on track to meet global targets, Union minister of state for he... Read More


More tax on junk food? Economic Survey flags factors affecting health

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Mental health issues and poor lifestyle choices are costing India billions in lost productivity, with some workers missing up to 15 workdays monthly, according to the government's... Read More