China’s health ministry launches TV channel
August 7th, 2012 - 12:18 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Aug 7 (IANS) health ministry has launched a TV channel that will promote awareness, education and prevention of diseases.The China Health Television (CHTV) has so far reached more ... Read more...
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India’s biscuit industry heading towards premiumisation (Feature)
May 3rd, 2012 - 5:27 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, May 3 (IANS) India's Rs.150-billion ($3 billion) biscuit industry, the third largest in the world, is witnessing a major shift towards 'premiumisation' as consumer preferences change, fuelled by soaring ... Read more...
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Green tea business grows in India amid health awareness
February 26th, 2012 - 4:52 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Feb 26 (IANS) More and more tea makers are adding green tea in their portfolio as consumers in India are developing a taste for the beverage for its many ... Read more...
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40,000 Zimbabwean men circumcised in a year
November 20th, 2011 - 4:38 pm ICT by IANS
Harare, Nov 20 (IANS) More than 40,000 Zimbabwean men have been circumcised so far since the programme began in 2010, in a bid to reduce the risk of HIV, the ... Read more...
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Competition watchdog approves Danone’s acquisition of Wockhardt arm
September 18th, 2011 - 4:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposed acquisition of the nutrition business of pharmaceuticals firm Wockhardt by global dairy major Danone.The deal ... Read more...
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A fair for cancer-stricken Pakistani children
July 18th, 2011 - 1:42 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, July 18 (IANS) It was time for fun and games at a fair for children, especially those suffering from cancer in Karachi city.The family fun fair was organised by ... Read more...
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NGO seeks action against ’sex change’ doctors
June 27th, 2011 - 9:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) An NGO Monday Monday demanded stern action against doctors involved in the alleged surgical sex change of girls in Madhya Pradesh's Indore city."Stringent actions have ... Read more...
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UAE launches health education booths
June 23rd, 2011 - 11:42 pm ICT by IANS
Ajman (UAE), June 23 (IANS/WAM) The UAE health ministry will set up health awareness booths at all its facilities across the country, it was announced Thursday.The Health Education Corner initiative ... Read more...
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Germany gives Rs.10 lakh for girl child education
April 20th, 2011 - 5:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Germany has given Rs.10 lakh as a grant for basic education of the girl child in Haryana's Mewat district.German Ambassador Thomas Matussek and director of ... Read more...
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NGO seeks ban on tobacco ad during World Cup
March 28th, 2011 - 10:45 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, March 28 (IANS) An NGO Monday sought to ban tobacco advertisements during the cricket World Cup, saying these will have an adverse effect on the minds of the people.New ... Read more...
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Health camp for municipal school students in Delhi
November 1st, 2010 - 11:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Spearheading the move to sensitise children on the importance of hygiene, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and Global Hygiene Council (GHC) Monday organized a health camp ... Read more...
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Condoms, sex issues taboo no more at Jamia Millia (Feature)
September 14th, 2010 - 10:51 am ICT by IANS
By Madhulika Sonkar
New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Not so long ago, the mere mention of the word "sex" would raise eyebrows and spark a debate in Jamia Millia Islamia, recall old-timers at ... Read more...
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UAE says no to obesity, targets teens
July 11th, 2010 - 7:03 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, July 11 (IANS/WAM) Teenagers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who weigh over 90 kg have been asked by the government to attend anti-obesity sessions and try to lose weight ... Read more...
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Health awareness fuels growth of clinical diagnostic laboratories in India
May 29th, 2010 - 1:43 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi/Chennai, May 29 (ANI): A sharp rise in health awareness has given a boost to the growth of diagnostic laboratories and other health facilities, which in turn have indicated a progressive ... Read more...
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Lead healthy lifestyle, UAE women told
April 23rd, 2010 - 2:50 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, April 23 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched a health awareness programme for women in an effort to educate them about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle.
The Dubai ... Read more...
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Health awareness programme for Commonwealth Games begins
April 8th, 2010 - 6:30 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Apr 8 (ANI): The Chairman of the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (CGOC), Suresh Kalmadi, on Thursday flagged off the 10th Perfect Health Parade to promote a clean, green and hygienic ... Read more...
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PepsiCo To Take Away Drinks Having High Calorie From Schools
March 17th, 2010 - 7:23 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
New York, Mar 17, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Pepsico, which is rated among the leading soft and energy drink maker in the world, has decided to remove drinks with high sugar content ... Read more...
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Racial gaps exist in women’s heart-health awareness
February 11th, 2010 - 6:11 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 11 (ANI): A new research has found that racial gaps continue to exist in women's heart disease awareness.The study, published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, a journal of the ... Read more...
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Bangalore cycles for cause of environment, fitness
October 11th, 2009 - 10:43 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Oct 11 (IANS) Cycling as a fun and sporting event received a major boost in India's IT-hub Bangalore as around 6,000 enthusiasts took part in BSA Hercules Cyclothon Bengaluru '09 here ... Read more...
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79 families refuse polio vaccination in Bihar
October 7th, 2009 - 3:57 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, Oct 7 (IANS) At least 79 families here have refused to vaccinate their children against polio claiming it causes impotency, officials said Wednesday.
"A total of 79 families have refused to vaccinate ... Read more...
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Orissa launches health programme for students
October 1st, 2009 - 7:29 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, Oct 1 (IANS) The Orissa government Thursday launched a school health programme which is expected to benefit more than 580,000 students in the state.
The scheme, launched by Chief Minister Naveen ... Read more...
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Bangaloreans to run for healthy heart
September 25th, 2009 - 11:49 am ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Sep 25 (IANS) In just one year in her job, BPO employee Beena M, 23, has gained around eight kilograms and doctors fear she might be prone to heart-related ailments. This ... Read more...
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UAE unveils plan to tackle swine flu
July 22nd, 2009 - 4:21 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, July 22 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has unveiled a plan to stop the spread of influenza A(H1N1) virus, also called swine flu, in the country, the WAM news ... Read more...
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ASHA provides health care in Punjab villages
April 29th, 2009 - 10:36 pm ICT by ANI
By Avtar GillAbohar, April 29 (ANI): With health awareness being minimal in rural Punjab, ASHA, a scheme launched by the Government of India under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM), is ... Read more...
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ASHA scheme makes ”health for all” possible in Punjab village
March 20th, 2009 - 8:09 pm ICT by ANI
By Avtar Gill
Sitto Village (Punjab), Mar 20 (ANI): In an effort to make ''health for all'' possible in Sitto village in Punjab, the Government is implementing the Accredited Social Health Activist ... Read more...
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Rural health schemes benefits tribals in Tripura
March 7th, 2009 - 3:35 pm ICT by ANI
By Pinaki Das
Agartala, Mar 7 (ANI): The implementation of various schemes in Tripura under the National Rural Health Scheme has given a reason to smile to the locals. Various health schemes ... Read more...
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East Midnapore in West Bengal has 347 Prime Ministers!
October 1st, 2008 - 7:48 pm ICT by ANI
By Ajitha Menon
East Midnapore (West Bengal), Oct.1 (ANI): Believe it or not, there are 347 elected Prime Ministers in East Midnapore district of West Bengal.
The Prime Ministers hold Cabinet meetings at local ... Read more...
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Health clubs for rural youth in Punjab villages
September 11th, 2008 - 9:06 pm ICT by ANI
By Ravinder Singh Robin
Ramgarh (Kapurthala), Sep.11 (ANI): Several non-resident Indians, in cooperation with local residents are promoting health facilities in villages of Doaba region to motivate youth against drug addiction ... Read more...
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Maharashtrians run for health
July 13th, 2008 - 3:06 pm ICT by ANI
Thane, July 13 (ANI): Hundreds of enthusiasts, including physically challenged, participated in a marathon today which was organised for spreading health awareness in Maharashtra.Sponsored by Marathon Trust of Thane District, the ... Read more...
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Jharkhand wants Dhoni to bat for woman and child health
June 21st, 2008 - 10:53 am ICT by IANS
By Prashant K. Nanda
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Citing Indian cricket captain M.S. Dhoni's leadership skills and product endorsing acumen, the government in his native Jharkhand state is planning to rope him ... Read more...
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Green filmmaker Mike Pandey predicts grim future for water
May 18th, 2008 - 1:24 pm ICT by admin
Madhusree Chatterjee
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Environmental and wildlife filmmaker Mike Hari Pandey, who has won three Green Oscars for his documentaries, is more preoccupied with the state of the country's water ... Read more...
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Cancer, stroke top causes of death in Chinese
April 30th, 2008 - 6:12 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, April 30 (ANI): A Ministry of Health (MOH) study has revealed that cancer and stroke are the top two causes of death in Chinese.The study, which is based on ... Read more...
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Bakery products are hot sellers in Punjab
March 3rd, 2008 - 2:57 pm ICT by admin
By Paramjeet
Jalandhar, Mar 3 (ANI): The tastes of people in Punjab are fast changing. Once crazy for traditional fried delicacies, they, particularly the younger generation, are yearning for baked food products.
A ... Read more...
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Electricity demand by WB villagers hampers culling operations
January 22nd, 2008 - 4:33 pm ICT by admin
Barakartikchunri (West Bengal), Jan 22 (ANI): Residents of a village in West Bengal have refused to hand over their poultry for culling, unless provided with electricity.Villagers of Barakartikchunri village in bird flu ... Read more...
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The Monday way to keep New Year resolutions revealed
December 31st, 2007 - 3:16 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Dec 31 (ANI): For all those who make New Year resolutions but fail to follow them, Healthy Monday, an organization that devotes Monday as a day to increase health awareness and ... Read more...
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