Yoga in menopause reduces insomnia symptoms
Taking a 12-week yoga class and practicing at home was linked to less insomnia—but not to fewer or less bothersome hot flashes or night sweats. The link between yoga and … continue reading
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New Health Initiatives for the State of Assam
Union Health Minister of Health & Family Welfare Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad launched several new health initiatives worth Rs.500 crores under NRHM for the strengthening of healthcare services in Assam … continue reading
US hospital technician to plead guilty in hepatitis C outbreak
A hospital technician accused of infecting dozens of patients with hepatitis C through tainted needles told investigators he had been stealing drugs for more than a decade and was ‘killing … continue reading
Genes responsible for glioblastoma multiforme brain cancer
Scientists have identified 18 new genes responsible for driving glioblastoma multiforme, the most common and most aggressive form of brain cancer in adults. “Cancers rely on driver genes to remain … continue reading
Ayahuasca by Dr Jawahar Shah
Ayahuasca is a wonderful remedy which can produce the effect as good as that achieved after undergoing long traumatizing sessions of intense psychotherapy. It can be employed as a very … continue reading
Rs 553 crores for mainstreaming of AYUSH under NRHM
A total of Rs 553 crores was given to the States / UTs for mainstreaming of AYUSH under National Rural Health Mission during 2009-13. This resulted in the establishment of … continue reading
Update on Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathic Medicines
The Indian Department of AYUSH has taken several steps to make people aware about efficacy, efficiency and strengths of AYUSH systems of medicines, so as to encourage them to use … continue reading
HOMOEOPATHY AND DREAMS
WHY TO STUDY DREAMS ? “They give us a far better insight into the deeper nature of our patient than many of the so-called symptoms that crop up and float … continue reading
AYUSH would grow in a big way in 2013 – 2014
The 12th Five Year Plan seeks to expand the reach of healthcare and work towards long term objective of establishing a system of Universal Health Coverage in the country. During … continue reading
H1N1 cases of Seasonal Influenza in Delhi
Various sub types of Seasonal Influenza virus are circulating and causing the present spurt in cases in the States of Rajasthan, Delhi, Haryana and Punjab. Notable among them is Influenza … continue reading