J&K state health agency (SHA) has suspended the empanelment of 13 hospitals and imposed heavy penalties on 17 others for their involvement in fraud while […]
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Stress, Smoking two primary contributors to cardiac events in Kashmir: IMHANS Study
Stress and smoking are two of the primary contributors to cardiac events among people in Kashmir, claims the new study carried out by Institute of […]
Alzheimer Disease: How Aluminum Damages Your Brain
Research has found a strong link between aluminum exposure and Alzheimer’s disease. Patients with a genetic mutation that predisposes them to early onset of Alzheimer’s […]
Do’s and Don’ts: How to protect yourself from cold wave?
Epidemiological studies have shown excess winter mortality particularly in older age groups where older persons, particularly men over 60 years, are less able to maintain […]
Obesity, Overweight can lead to diabetes: Study
Overweight and obese people have a higher chance of developing diabetes, but the exact mechanism is not well understood. A new study at Washington University […]
Health experts have flagged concern over the life threatening risks of gas heaters across Kashmir Valley
The health experts have flagged concern over the life threatening risks posed by increased and incessant use of gas heaters by people in Kashmir Valley […]
People should take precautions to reduce risk of high blood pressure in winter: Urges DAK
With the continuous dip in temperatures to sub-freezing levels in Kashmir valley, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Wednesday said chilly weather of winter puts people […]
Health implications of wireless devices
Remember cell phones are a necessity, don’t make it a luxury. To use smart devices you have to be over smart. With increasing electromagnetic hypersensitivity […]
BF.7 in India: ‘China’s Covid situation different because…’ What experts said
Four cases of BF.7, the new variant behind the surge of Covid cases in China, have been detected in India prompting the Centre and the […]
Alleged Medical Negligence at Shifa Hospital: Divisional Commissioner orders probe
Taking a serious note of the alleged medical negligence at Shifa Hospital here, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir on Tuesday asked GMC Principal to constitute a five- […]