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A 39-year-old man looted at least half a dozen doctors by faking his own death and blackmailing them.

Pressure of ethical practice high in state, say doctors

Pharmacies must be blamed for selling drugs over the counter, however, doctors are at fault too. It is their duty to...

22 Jan 2017 6:33 AM IST

Despite the fact that Bedaquiline - a medicine used to treat Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MTR TB) - hurriedly introduced last year with the motive of making India TB-free, it continues to be in trial and is still available only in six centres in the country. (Representational image)

Drug to treat drug resistant TB not accessible: Doctors

A young girl from Patna was recently denied the Miracle Medicine for TB' despite being in dire need.

20 Jan 2017 7:08 AM IST

22 million unsafe abortions performed each year world wide

Tamil Nadu set to keep tabs on abortions

Will also take note of pregnancies under Save Girl Child at Home' scheme.

11 Jan 2017 6:16 AM IST

Over 80 per cent junk food products today being endorsed by celebrities.

Why should stars endorse junk food, ask nutritionists

Adults, kids equally wooed by celebrity campaigns.

23 Dec 2016 7:20 AM IST

Dr S.M. Balaji with a young cleft lip patient. (Photo: DC)

Surgery at right time necessary to handle cleft

The first surgery is a cleft lip correction, which is done when the baby is two to three months old to close the gap in...

15 Dec 2016 6:45 AM IST

Gender test centres: Two centres comes under scanner

Officials of the DMS, with the help of police, identified two scan centres in Senthamangalam and Rasipuram of Namakkal...

12 Dec 2016 6:29 AM IST

One admission test like NEET cannot solve the issues surrounding the medical admissions in our country until we increase the number of seats. (Representatioanl iamge)

Mixed response to Centre's decision on Neet

The government, under former CM J. Jayalalithaa, which continues to oppose, did not find the inclusion of Tamil as one...

10 Dec 2016 5:58 AM IST

Malaria was likely a significant historical pathogen that caused widespread death in ancient Rome. (Photo: Pixabay)

Tamil Nadu, Punjab ahead of other states in eliminating malaria

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has been pushing for the elimination of malaria by the year 2030.

9 Dec 2016 7:39 AM IST

It was only on October 2, the Apollo Hospitals admitted that Chief Minister was being treated for â€œinfectionâ€and that she was advised to stay in the hospital for a few more days and only after this, the flow of information was steady, though regulated.

Tamil Nadu CM's tryst with Apollo hospitals

Apollo Hospitals suppressed the flow of information in the initial days by claiming that she was admitted with...

6 Dec 2016 3:25 AM IST

Jaya's condition extremely grave, doing our best: British doctor Beale

Dr Beale has been credited for the improvement in Jayalalithaa's health in the past.

5 Dec 2016 4:06 PM IST

Supporters of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa cry in front of Apollo hospital. (Photo: PTI)

Jaya battles for her life, Apollo hospital calls reports of death...

In the latest bulletin issued at 12.45 pm, the hospital said she was under constant observation.

5 Dec 2016 1:21 PM IST

AIADMK cadres holding special prayers for speedy recovery of party supremo J Jayalalithaa in front of Apollo Hospitals in Chennai. (Photo: PTI)

Jaya critical, put on heart-assist device; Delhi doctors rush to...

Doctors closely monitoring Jayalalithaa's condition and trying their 'very best', says Apollo Hospital.

5 Dec 2016 7:52 AM IST