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ndias AIDS epidemic is slowing down, with a 32 per cent decline in new HIV infections (86,000 in 2015).

Compulsory HIV screening during pregnancy likely

The agenda of the government now is to reduce mother-to-child transmission.

16 Jan 2017 2:21 AM IST

India beats polio vaccine crisis with new policy

India beats polio vaccine crisis with new policy

India introduced IPV as part of global polio endgame strategy.

13 Jan 2017 1:44 AM IST

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan (Photo: PTI)

Irked health ministry won't send tableau

The issue was even taken up at the higher level , but nothing went in favour of health ministry.

11 Jan 2017 3:16 AM IST

All carbonated drinks have to declare their contents and in India.

Ad says not safe for kids, Coke in damage control

Coca Cola spokesperson Ishteyaque Amjad, however, said the product is safe for children.

6 Jan 2017 5:02 AM IST

According to the first of its kind study, one in 10 (seven per cent to 11 per cent) cases of dementia among those who live within 50 metres of a major road could be attributable to traffic exposure.

Living next to traffic ups dementia?

Study found no link between traffic exposure and Parkinson's disease or multiple sclerosis.

5 Jan 2017 1:22 AM IST

Now, fortified food to carry special logo

The FSSAI made it mandatory for the manufacturers to ensure that the level of fortified food should neither fall below...

4 Jan 2017 3:39 AM IST

Operative treatment leads to improved sex life-related pain (Photo: AFP)

Age Exclusive: Sex education still a taboo for govt

Decision on content of Centre's book for adolescents taken at higher level'.

29 Dec 2016 1:04 AM IST

The government has proposed that proceeds from the health cess be used by exclusively for investment in public health. (Representational image)

Health ministry joins clean drive

The objective is to make those CHCs high quality in terms of infection control and hygiene, said an official.

28 Dec 2016 2:48 AM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik (Photo: PTI)

Karnataka, Odisha upset over Neet language bias'

Both the states have never conducted the exam in their language and have always preferred English as their choice of...

25 Dec 2016 3:51 AM IST

The vaccine, called rVSV-ZEBOV, underwent clinical trial involving 11,841 people in Guinea in 2015. (Photo: AFP)

Ebola vaccine coming soon?

The vaccine, called rVSV-ZEBOV, was studied in a trial involving 11,841 people in Guinea during 2015.

23 Dec 2016 3:53 AM IST

HRD minister Prakash Javadekar has in the past favoured making board exam compulsory for CBSE students as is the practice in all state boards. (Representational image)

Joint counselling for Post Graduate medical and dental courses

Officials say that the move is expected to bring transparency and fairness in the admission process.

22 Dec 2016 2:16 AM IST

Indian Border Security Force soldiers walk with their belongings for night duty near the India-Pakistan international border. (Photo: File/AP)

Wagah-like border spectacle planned in Gujarat

Govt plans border viewing centre in Banaskantha district to woo tourists.

19 Dec 2016 1:50 AM IST