A report published in Lancet Planetary Health has highlighted hazardous air quality in 10 major Indian cities. It found that around 33,000 deaths per year are linked to air pollution levels exceeding World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. The study analyzed data from Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, Shimla and Varanasi between 2008 … Read more
Indian Coast Guard Managing Director Rakesh Pal passes away: Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Director General Rakesh Pal passed away on Sunday (August 18). He was speaking to officials about Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit to Chennai when he felt chest pain. He was immediately rushed to the hospital but Rakesh Pal could not be saved. … Read more
In a tragic turn of events, a 26-year-old man from Puducherry, S Hemachandran, lost his life while undergoing metabolic treatment and Bariatric surgery at a private hospital located in Pammal, a suburb of Chennai. Hemachandran, who weighed 150 kg, was admitted for surgery but faced complications during administration of anesthesia on Monday, which ultimately led … Read more
Chennai: The Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES) partnered with the technology leaders in robotic-assisted surgery to conduct their 21st national conference in Chennai. The four-day conference was focused on Innovation, Safety and Excellence, and training and upskilling of healthcare professionals on new-age surgical technologies like robotic-assisted surgery. The conference included over 11 subspecialty … Read more
<!– –> She lifts heavy weights and uses other gym machines and equipment, all while wearing a saree. The key to aging well is developing healthy habits, such as regular exercise and a balanced diet. As you get older, it becomes even more essential to instill habits that keep you strong and active. Recently, a … Read more
Wedding bells rang at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) on Friday as Deepa and Mahendran, two interns at the century-old institute, began a new life by getting married. IMH staff, friends and family cheered as Mahendran and Deepa were married in a simple religious ceremony at the temple on campus. Within minutes, the couple … Read more
The two residents, who fell in love while seeking mental health care, were married on Friday and the wedding reception was held at the institute. The two residents, who fell in love while seeking mental health care, were married on Friday and the wedding reception was held at the institute. The Dr. Sarada Menon Auditorium … Read more
New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has shared an advisory to take precautions during monsoon as heavy to very heavy rains are predicted in some parts of the country in the next few days. As per IMD forecast, rainfall activity is likely to gradually increase over Peninsular India from July 31 (Sunday). The weather … Read more