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Age group of 10-20 years showed maximum insufficiency or deficiency of Vitamin D at over a staggering 88%.

Not so sunny? Vitamin D deficiency high in Chennai

Vitamin D is produced by the body in response to skin being exposed to sunlight and is hence known as the Sunshine...

11 April 2017 1:33 AM IST

The increasing numbers of stent procedures and C-sections in the state have forced the government to look at new ways and means of controlling the private hospitals.

Vellore CMC launches new trauma care facility

The centre will be coming along with a 1500-bed super-specialty hospital.

9 April 2017 1:50 AM IST

Over 5 crore Indians suffered from depression in 2015, and globally, more than 300 million people are affected, according to WHO.

Let's talk about depression

WHO stresses on detecting early warning signs.

8 April 2017 7:20 AM IST

State health minister C. Vijayabhaskar speaking to media at his residence on Greenways Road during raids by income-tax sleuths. (Photo: DC)

Tamil Nadu health fraternity rattled over corruption charges

The raids also brought mixed response among the medical fraternity.

8 April 2017 6:43 AM IST

Over two dozen people were hospitalised in the town of Toba Tek Singh as their health deteriorated after consuming the alcohol. (Photo: Representational Image)

Withdrawal symptoms high among tipplers post shutdown

Alcoholics would even travel 100 km just to get a drink,â€ said psychologist P. Nilam.

6 April 2017 6:19 AM IST

Primary and secondary education minister Tanveer Sait while defending the bill, said such an action was required in the wake of students suffering due to leakage of question papers during the second year PU exam.

Students in Tamil Nadu gear up for Neet

TN unlikely to get exemption from exam.

6 April 2017 1:46 AM IST

37 colleges across Tamil Nadu on top 100 list in country

Loyola College got 100 out of 100 in Research and Professional Practice criterion, which was one of the parameters by...

4 April 2017 1:42 AM IST

Ramaseetha, who caused a sensation claiming she quit the Apollo Hospital as a doctor in protest against the hospital admitting Jayalalithaa in the ICU for treatment despite her being lifeless when brought in, has now landed in jail. It turned out she was not a doctor and had never worked at the Apollo. (Representational image)

Nurse council accuses registrar of corruption

Dr Josephine forced to step down from duty.

3 April 2017 6:26 AM IST

Subramani, 72, a cycle rickshaw rider from Ariyalur district of Tamil Nadu, was forced to send his family back to his hometown, due to his meager earnings.

Chennai: Farmer-rickshaw riders fight through drought

A farmer by profession, he rides cycle rickshaws in the city when there are no rains.

29 March 2017 1:36 AM IST

The matter should be reconsidered by the Chief Minister and he must ensure that wheelchairs worth Rs 20,000, as demanded by the Association, are given to the beneficiaries across the state

Quality of wheel chairs distributed by govt not good, cry differently...

It is the only organization that works specifically for spinal cord injured people across Tamil Nadu.

23 March 2017 1:53 AM IST

Central University of Tamil Nadu

(Not) one small step for Tamil Nadu students

Siblings with their American friend work on project to create sustainable life on Moon.

22 March 2017 1:56 AM IST

For representation purpose only

Robotic kidney transplant may catch on in some years

Dr Shroff said that creating awareness on this form of surgery can be done only by the doctors themselves.

21 March 2017 1:41 AM IST