Tag: adolescents
High Prevalence of Hypertension in Telangana: Studies
HYDERABAD: Two recent and separate studies have found high prevalence of hypertension in Telangana among.
Just 1 Dose of the HPV Vaccine May Prevent Infection
NEW YORK: Just one dose of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine may prevent infection from.
Yoga Can Help Cope with Mental Illness
Mental illness in city dwellers which has emerged as a major problem can be treated.
Suicide Attempts by Poisoning on Rise Among US Youth
NEW YORK: Suicide attempts by poisoning among youngsters have more than doubled, and more than.
India to Increase Public Health Spending to 2.5% of GDP: PM Narendra Modi
NEW DELHI: India is set to increase its public health spending to 2.5 percent of.
Health Ministry to Share Best Practices from States
NEW DELHI: Union health secretary Preeti Sudan inaugurated the ‘India Day’, an official side event.
World AIDS Day on 1 December: Theme ‘Know your status’
World Aids Day, which falls on 1 December, will have “Know your status” as the.
India to Host UNICEF’s Global Meet on Maternal and Child Health
NEW DELHI: India will be the global host of UNICEF’s Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and.
Parliamentarians Commit to Health of Women, Children and Adolescents
Over 30 parliamentarians from countries in WHO South-East Asia Region have committed to health and.
Smartphone Use for Prolonged Period Can Impact Teen Memory
Exposure to radiation from smartphones can impact memory in teenage children, says a new study.