Rates of bowel cancer are rising among younger adults, with no clear reason why, experts are warning. Although the disease still affects older people far more often, the increase in many countries among the under-50s is concerning, Cancer Research UK says. England is one the countries with the biggest rise, averaging a 3.6% increase per … Read more
The 14th national meet of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics-Infant and Young Child Feeding (IAP-IYCF) and the 10th national meet of the Human Milk Bank Association are being held at the School of Public Health, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram; SAT Hospital; and Ananthapuri Hospital; from November 15-17. Over 150 delegates from within the State and … Read more
Getty Images NHS England has attacked senior doctors for charging “rip off” rates for overtime, after a BBC investigation found pressure to cut waiting lists is allowing some consultants to make more than £200,000 a year for additional work. That is nearly double the average basic pay for a full-time consultant in England. Many of … Read more
After the PIL hearing, the High Court called for immediate measures by the State authorities and stated that the mental and physical well-being of students is an integral part of their growth | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Bombay High Court on July 30 raised serious concerns over rising suicide cases among students in Maharashtra. A … Read more
A toll gate on a highway. | Photo Credit: BASHKARAN N Starting April 1, as part of its annual revision, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has raised toll rates on the access-controlled Bengaluru-Mysuru and Bengaluru-Hyderabad highways, and on the Hoskote-Devanahalli section of the Bengaluru Satellite Town Ring Road (STRR). On the Bengaluru-Mysuru access-controlled … Read more
The government on Friday issued orders revising the prices of 13 essential commodities supplied through Supplyco outlets in the State. A few days ago, the Cabinet had green-lit a proposal submitted by the Food and Civil Supplies department to revise the pricing mechanism of items sold through Supplyco. As a result, the subsidy provided for … Read more
Jon Shelton, head of cancer intelligence at Cancer Research UK, said: “This report shows us where the UK is doing well, and where we need to focus on improvements for patients. There are positives in here – screening is having a real impact, and cancer mortality rates are falling. Source link
Experts suggest rising child poverty is a major factor behind the estimated increase. Source link
Death rates since March 2020 up by 3% in France, 5% in the UK and 17% in the US Source link
A total of 33 lakh members (including urban cooperative society) have been enrolled under the scheme. | Photo Credit: P.K. BADIGER Following resentment from private hospitals over the low package rates under the relaunched Yeshasvini Co-operative Members Health Care Scheme, the Department of Cooperation has modified the rates for various procedures. The Cooperation Department had … Read more