Health

The government is considering plans to allow dentists from abroad to work without taking an exam to check their education and skills. The proposal, which is subject to a three-month consultation, aims to address the severe shortage of NHS dentists. It is hoped a quicker process would attract more dentists. The British Dental Association has accused the government of avoiding ...

No dengue death case was reported in the country during the last 24 hours till Saturday morning. As a result, the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease stayed at 16 this year. According to the latest data from the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), 11 patients were hospitalised during the period, raising the number affected people to 1,271 ...

Navigating the complexities of hypothyroidism can be an overwhelming journey, given the rising prevalence of this condition in the Indian population. Thyroid disorders, affecting nearly 42 million Indians, are among the most common endocrine disorders. Hypothyroidism arises when the thyroid gland fails to produce an adequate amount of thyroid hormone, a crucial regulator of the body’s metabolism. This deficiency can ...

One more person died from COVID-19 in the country during the last 24 hours as of Friday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the viral disease to 29,485. In addition, 43 new cases were reported across the country during this time, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). It said a total of 476 samples were tested ...

Transitioning seasons, aside from bringing about occasional coughs, colds, and extreme hair fall, often accompany dry, cracked, and calloused feet. Dealing with cracked feet while wearing sandals can dent an individual’s confidence, and it may also lead to various health issues down the line. While there are numerous medicated ointments and costly treatments available promising smooth, buttery-like feet, your kitchen ...

Labelling foods as ultra-processed might not be so helpful for consumers who want to know how healthy a product is, UK experts say. Currently, packs must show whether a food item is high in fat, salt and sugar but not how processed it is. Scientists who analysed different products say it is too simplistic to brand all ultra-processed foods (UPFs) ...

Ginger tea or adrak wali chai is a favourite with many owing to its soothing properties especially when you have a headache. But when we came across an Instagram post from dietitian Suman Tibrewala, suggesting that including ginger in meals or as a tea can help a healthy scalp, we decided to ask our in-house dermatologists. Dr Rinky Kapoor, consultant ...

One more person died from COVID-19 in the country during the last 24 hours as of Monday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the viral disease to 29,484. In addition, 68 new cases were reported across the country during this time, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). It said a total of 282 samples were tested ...

The MBBS admission test results for 2023-24 academic sessions has been announced. The pass rate is 47.83 per cent. A total of 49,923 students were passed in the admission test exam which was held on Friday (February 9). Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen announced the result on Sunday afternoon. Tanjeem Muntaka Shorba secured first place getting ...

Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen has said the government will take all the necessary steps to appoint graduate pharmacists at all public hospitals. “All the necessary steps will be taken to appoint the graduate pharmacists… the provision of enrollment of graduate pharmacists in different countries in the world but we did not start work to enrol ...