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High blood pressure is the leading risk factor for stroke and heart disease, and kills around 7.5 million people worldwide every year. (Representational image)

In 40 years, 100 per cent global rise in number of BP patients

Significantly, the report published in the Lancet found that men had higher blood pressure than women in most world...

16 Nov 2016 3:30 AM IST

To make it easier for women to seek safe abortion, the government has also suggested doing away with the necessity of second opinion. (Photo: Pixabay) (Representational image)

Government wants abortion rights for all women in India

The MTP Act in India came into existence in 1971 and was amended in 2003 to facilitate better access to women.

15 Nov 2016 1:23 AM IST

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

Health won't be fundamental right

But health check ups, screenings, drugs, OPD care, Ayush services will be free.

13 Nov 2016 2:25 AM IST