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Doctors say it is the lack of awareness on the telltale signs of stroke that is the reason behind the burden.

Awareness on stroke needed: Doctors

Stroke is the third most common cause of death in Tamil Nadu and the country and the second most common cause of death...

10 Sept 2016 6:32 AM IST

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Fight vitiligo with therapeutic tattooing

Vitiligo, a skin condition, affects 10 to 12 per cent of the Indian population - around 12 crore people.

8 Sept 2016 6:15 AM IST

Of lessons learnt at OTA

Academy has moulded us into better citizens, cadets tell DC.

1 Sept 2016 6:15 AM IST

This is the sixth death in the state and third in Hyderabad due to dengue. (Representational image)

Prevent water stagnation to ward off dengue

Though the state has been seeing a rapid decline in the number of cases reported in the last few years.

30 Aug 2016 6:26 AM IST

The association demanded that the doctors be released and an inquiry be conducted into their illegal detention. (Representational image)

Garbage heaps threaten health of residents: Docs

It wasn't to protect Muthulakshmi from the sun, but from the stench that greeted her as soon as she reached the end of...

28 Aug 2016 6:18 AM IST

With India being identified as the country with the highest rates of depression, the WHO states that Indias hidden burden of depression could seriously spike the countrys suicide figures.

Depression affects women far more

Classified as a common mental disorder by W.H.O, the illness stalks Indians the most.

26 Aug 2016 7:17 AM IST

The Mahabodhi Burns Centre at Victoria Hospital lacked a skin bank which could complement the treatment of burns and reduce the suffering and mortality of victims. (Representational image)

Stanley Hospital to open India's first ever skin bank

The bank, to be opened on August 29, is a first of its kind effort in the public sector of India.

23 Aug 2016 6:22 AM IST

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Conversation essential in cancer fight, says expert

Despite cancer awareness and cure being discussed on many occasions such as at health camps and workshops.

22 Aug 2016 6:52 AM IST

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Mobile phones not a smart choice for kids

Technology isn't that bad, its over dependence on it is a problem: Psychologists.

21 Aug 2016 7:15 AM IST

He left a suicide note saying that he was unable to succeed in life. (Representational image)

Counselling necessary for people in grief, say Psychiatrists

Noted psychiatrist Nambi says pathological grief is common when an individual loses a loved one, however, not everyone...

20 Aug 2016 6:27 AM IST

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TN yet to decide on counselling for private medical seats

The slow process in the announcements being updated online is definitely not helping the institutions.

18 Aug 2016 7:18 AM IST

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GH gets prescription for easing traffic congestion

The hospital receives nearly 14,000 patients a day, resulting in the congestion.

17 Aug 2016 6:11 AM IST