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Do you have a pet dog? Heart surgeon shares 8 health benefits of caring for pets

Read more to find out how pets can reduce stress and improve quality of life!
Published on May 18, 2026 04:36 pm IST

Chandigarh: Take healthcare to houses for rural transformation, says Dr Bang

Dr Abhay Bang being honoured at PGIMER. (HT)
Published on Mar 01, 2026 05:44 am IST

2 suspected cases of Nipah virus detected in West Bengal’s Barasat

Samples have been sent to the National Institute of Virology in Pune. (AFP/Representational Image)
Published on Jan 13, 2026 11:59 am IST

Two of six newborn Bengal tiger cubs dead at

Tigress Aditi with the litter. (HT)
Published on Aug 12, 2025 03:48 am IST

Your daily dollop of butter increases death risk? Study reveals shocking results

The study observed that butter can significantly bring down your lifespan.
Published on Mar 07, 2025 01:45 pm IST

The Domino Effect linking a painkiller and vultures to India's mortality rate

An expired patent, vultures and livestock deaths: The insidious domino effect potentially impacting India's mortality rate
Published on Aug 09, 2024 06:47 pm IST

Lung cancer accounts for 1.8 million deaths annually: Doc

(Pic for representation)
Updated on Aug 01, 2024 07:56 am IST

Preventative measures for women to reduce risk of heart disease

Preventative measures for women to reduce their risk of heart disease, improve mortality outcomes
Published on Jun 14, 2024 01:14 pm IST

Watch out for these unique risk factors for heart disease in women

Watch out for these unique risk factors for heart disease in women
Published on Jun 13, 2024 08:41 pm IST

Nanosensor developed at IIT Jodhpur aims to reduce mortality rate

Nanosensor developed at IIT Jodhpur aims to reduce mortality rate
Published on Apr 08, 2024 04:16 pm IST

The deaths-of-despair narrative is out of date

Between 1999 and 2010 counties with the highest share of working-class whites saw deaths of despair grow much faster than in the counties with the lowest.
Published on Apr 05, 2024 08:00 am IST

15 more cattle heads die in Bathinda village

Fifteen more cattle heads died at Bathinda’s Raike Kalan village in the last 48 hours due to multiple reasons after which animal husbandry minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian visited the affected village on Sunday. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jan 22, 2024 06:16 am IST

Ludhiana: Key private hospitals set to provide free facilities to road accident victims

Key private hospitals set to provide free facilities to road accident victims in Ludhiana. (HT)
Published on Jan 19, 2024 10:26 pm IST

Maternal mortality: Pregnancy is 'shockingly dangerous'

Maternal mortality has decreased significantly in India over the past 20 years.
Published on Jan 12, 2024 06:42 pm IST

Living in fear: Swedish study examines link between health anxiety, early death

Living in fear: Swedish study examines link between health anxiety and early death
Published on Dec 16, 2023 03:59 pm IST

IMD report reveals Maharashtra recorded 47 lightning incidents in 2023

Lightning strikes are one of the atmospheric phenomena that causes higher deaths in the country. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Oct 02, 2023 05:32 am IST

The sudden demise of Indian vultures killed thousands of people

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Historically, vultures were widespread in India. (representational image).
Published on Aug 24, 2023 05:55 pm IST

Want to live longer? Here is the ideal number of daily steps you should aim for

Walking between 6,000 and 10,000 steps per day reduced death risk for adults over 60 by about 42%, whereas walking between 7,000 and 13,000 steps per day reduced mortality risk for those under 60 by around 49%.
Updated on Aug 12, 2023 08:49 pm IST

Adults with regular, healthy sleep schedule have lower risk of death: Study

Adults with regular, healthy sleep schedule have lower risk of death: Study
Published on Jun 06, 2023 09:36 am IST

Cheetah cub dies in MP, dehydration suspected

The cheetah was born to Namibian cheetah Jwala, who was earlier named Siyaya, in the last week of March. (File Photo /ANI)
Updated on May 24, 2023 12:22 am IST

Cub born to Namibian cheetah dies in Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park

Namibian cheetah Jwala, earlier known as Siyaya, gave birth to four cubs on March 27. (File)
Updated on May 23, 2023 08:31 pm IST

Neonatal Mortality: Why is it on the rise? Steps to reduce it

Neonatal Mortality: Why is it on the rise? Steps to reduce it
Published on May 15, 2023 12:50 pm IST

Delhi's AAP government to provide free plants at doorstep. Know why

According to biodiversity experts, small plants are easy to maintain and require fewer resources than larger ones.
Published on Apr 19, 2023 05:47 pm IST

IMD heat index will give you the real feel of weather

The heat index is what the temperature feels like to human body when relative humidity is combined with air temperature. (For Representation)
Updated on Apr 07, 2023 11:09 pm IST

Adults who exercise 2-4 times a week have a lower mortality risk: Study

Study says, adults who exercise 2-4 times a week have a lower mortality risk
Updated on Jul 28, 2022 06:14 pm IST

Heat spells set to raise mortality, say experts

Commuters use scarves to shield themselves from the heat while riding a two-wheeler in Prayagraj. (PTI)
Updated on May 17, 2022 02:17 am IST

Are human gut microbiota, health and mortality connected? Yes, says new study

Study examines connection between human gut microbiota, health and mortality
Published on May 16, 2021 12:17 pm IST

‘Not getting GST dues, even BJP-ruled states unhappy’: Hemant Soren

Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren, whose government completes one year tomorrow, also lamented the poor state of opposition in the country and called for “collective responsibility” to take on the BJP. (Photo@HemantSorenJMM)
Updated on Dec 28, 2020 04:40 pm IST

Creating a robust and effective digital media regulatory mechanism

The online content can be curated content (as provided by news portals or entities such as Netflix, Hotstar or Amazon), and also user-generated content. The words “providers” and “platforms” must be explained clearly to clarify whether both curated and user-generated content are covered under this notification. This will materially change the scope of the notification.
Updated on Nov 20, 2020 06:36 am IST

J&K’s Covid counts crosses 1 lakh-mark

HT Image
Updated on Nov 12, 2020 01:05 am IST