Anonna Dutt

Dispose of trivalent polio vaccine: Delhi Medical Council to doctors

Delhi resident doctors threaten strike over 7th pay panel

Around 20,000 resident doctors from central, Delhi government and corporation hospitals across the city have threatened to go on a strike on May 26 to protest against the Seventh Pay Commission recommendations.

Hygiene training changes little for street food vendors of Delhi

India’s apex food regulatory authority trained more than 23,000 food vendors how to handle hygienic food for over two months but nothing has changed on the ground

Govt gives free medicine, sales down at nearby private pharmacies

Sales at pharmacies near Delhi govt hospitals have dropped by 50% since February as medicines are available within the hospitals

This is how you can protect yourself from toxic colours on Holi

The colours available in markets may contain chemical dyes, acids, mica, glass powder and dangerous alkalis, which can cause skin irritation, blisters, flaking and other damage.

How effective are anti-radiation cellphone chips

Amid growing concern over the radiation and heat emitted by cellphones, some users are turning to anti-radiation chips. Doctors say they could help, but some might not be all they claim to be.

One in three teens lose sleep over gadgets, social media: Study

One in three Delhi teenagers go to school with drowsy, with 29% of more than 500 students surveyed admitting to getting less than five hours of sleep because they were up late connecting with their friends on smartphones.

Breathing Delhi’s air is worse than smoking, finds govt report

Breathing in Delhi air is worse than smoking, according to a Delhi government report.

Operation Cost Saving: Outsourcing medical services to reduce expenses

A growing number of super speciality hospitals are outsourcing services such as blood sample testing, dialysis and even CT scan to bring down operational cost and ensure best care for the patients

Online gaming addiction made brothers forget to take loo breaks

It got so bad they started urinating and defecating in their pants and did not notice that their home had been broken in -- not once but twice -- while they were their playing.

Doctors surgically remove ‘rare’ third leg of 2-year- old girl

In fact, only four cases of polymelia have been recorded across the world, with one reported from Bihar, where a girl was born with four hands and four legs.

Memory check: Never dismiss dementia as an old-age problem

Lack of systematic care, poor awareness and the tendency to dismiss early signs are adding to the woes of dementia patients and caregivers.

Delhi govt resuscitates healthcare but more needs to be done

Move health from MCD to Delhi govt, MCD docs tell Kejriwal

Doctors’ strike at the hospitals and several dispensaries run by the North and East municipal corporation enter day six on Wednesday

Chaos at govt hospitals on Day 1 of free medicines scheme

Chaos reigned supreme on day one of disbursement of free essential medicines at Delhi government hospitals as patients were made to run around prescriptions signed by doctors.

Delhi government gets ready to tackle Zika virus sting

The Delhi government will hold an emergency meeting on Monday to take a stock of preparations to tackle the Zika virus.

Doctors join MCD workers’ strike on fourth day

Doctors from six hospitals and several dispensaries run by the north and the east municipal corporations on Saturday joined the municipal employees’ strike under a united front.

One in three Delhiites tested has bad lungs

Nearly 35% people living in Delhi — one in every three Delhi residents tested — cannot breathe properly, shows preliminary report from on-spot lung function tests

Delhi health min claims road accidents down by 15-20%, hospitals deny

Major hospitals across the city denied health minister Satyendra Jain’s claim on Sunday that the AAP government’s odd-even rule had resulted in fewer accidents on Delhi roads.

Lending a paw: Cuddling pets boosts immunity

Pets are helping ailing and lonely city dwellers fight loneliness, depression and stress. Cuddling has even been shown to boost immunity, doctors say.

Dec 16 gang rape: 3 yrs on, women still pray each time they step out

Nothing much has changed on ground despite the hue and cry after the 2012 gang rape. Autos still refuse passengers, men still misbehave with women on buses and police are still not to be seen on roads at night

Salt therapy for asthma: Living without inhalers and steroids

Salt therapy, also known as halotherapy, is helping asthma patients reduce their suffering and getting them off inhalers and steroids.

Our noodles safe, have followed all food safety rules: Patanjali

Patanjali Ayurved on Wednesday said it has not committed any violation amid reports that the FMCG venture promoted by yoga guru Ramdev had not obtained mandatory product approval from Food Safety and Regulatory Authority of India (FSSAI) for its instant noodles brand.

Five medical emergencies to watch out for this Diwali

The chemicals that add sparkle and colour to Diwali firecrackers can hurt your body and mind in more ways than you can count. Here’s how you can deal with some of the more common problems.

Watch out for these signs of stroke and act fast

Irrespective of how good a medicine is, its efficacy decreases with each passing hour in the treatment of stroke.

Just one OT working at hospital designated for India-Africa summit

Equipment and manpower has to be juggled just to keep two of the five emergency operation theatres (OT) functional at the Lok Nayak Hospital, which has been chosen as the designated hospital for any eventuality during the ongoing Indo-African summit.

Fever clinic doctors forego leaves to tackle dengue cases

A spike in the number of dengue cases being reported from the city has meant that the Delhi government’s fever clinics in 55 of its dispensaries are running at full capacity.

Civic bodies under-reporting dengue toll, hospital data show

Dengue figures in the Capital may have been grossly under-reported, shows an analysis of data from various hospitals. Eight government hospitals have reported 13 deaths as on Saturday, but the municipal corporations have confirmed just five.

Download now: Perfect new workout apps for really busy people

Martial arts today, land surfing tomorrow. New apps are allowing busy fitness enthusiasts to toggle between gyms, workout types and trainers, offering access across brands and pay-as-you-go options

No new facilities to deal with dengue, AAP forgets infra promise

The AAP government has gone back on its promise of setting up additional infrastructure to deal with the rising number of dengue cases even as the count has touched an alarming 831.