Suchitra Sen dies in Kolkata hospital after massive heart attack
Suchitra Sen – Veteran Indian actress died at a hospital (Belle View Clinic) in Kolkata on 17 January 2014 at 8:25 a.m., of a heart attack. She had been admitted
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India to provide all treatment facilities to cancer patients – Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh
Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has said Government is committed to provide all treatment facilities in the country to cure cancer patients. Addressing a gathering while inaugurating Homi Bhabha
UP encephalitis death toll rises to 581
In Uttar Pradesh, the death toll due to encephalitis has mounted to 581 this year as five more children succumbed to the disease during past 24 hours in Baba Raghav
Obama to nominate Indian-origin doctor as Surgeon General
US President Barack Obama has announced his intention to nominate Indian-origin doctor Dr Vivek Hallegere Murthy as Surgeon General. Dr. Murthy heads the group that promotes Obama’s pet healthcare project.
Manna Dey passed away at a private hospital in Bangalore
Legendary playback singer Manna Dey passed away at a private hospital in Bangalore following a prolonged illness. Doctors said, 94-year old singer breathed his last at 3.50 AM today. He
Lung cancer and COPD projected to increase over coming decades
A major new publication from the European Respiratory Society (ERS) ahead of its annual congress (Barcelona, 7 Sept 2013), shows that lung conditions are responsible for 1 in 10 of
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
Higher BMI increases gallstones risk
Elevated body mass index (BMI) is tied to increased risk of gallstone disease, especially in women, a new study has claimed. Researchers led by Dr Anne Tybjaerg-Hansen from Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen
Nelson Mandela – more alert every day, says daughter
Nelson Mandela, who has been lying critically ill in hospital for just over two months, is becoming more alert and more responsive by the day, his youngest daughter said, adding
Prayers as Mandela marks two months in hospital
South African church leaders on Wednesday led prayers in front of the hospital where critically ill former South African president Nelson Mandela is soon to mark two months in care.