WHO regards depression as major cause of disability: Report
An estimated 322 million people suffered depressive disorders in 2015, a rise of 18.4 percent in a decade, as people live longer, the United Nations agency said in a report.
Feb 23, 2017, 21:07 PM IST
Exercise as you age to delay disabilities in golden years
A new study suggests that regular exercise can may help older adults prevent or delay disabilities that interfere with independent living.
Feb 09, 2017, 16:26 PM IST
Chronic health may reduce social participation in the middle-aged
Middle-aged adults suffering from arthritis, heart diseases, diabetes and depression are more likely to experience disability and limited involvement in society, a study has found.
Nov 10, 2016, 21:23 PM IST
England cricketer loses artificial leg while fielding, but continues to play – VIDEO
This was England PD's second-ever international tour and saw them completing a One Day International with Pakistan before the T20 tournament.
Oct 31, 2016, 12:50 PM IST
WHO urges SE Asian countries to strengthen health system against stroke
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday urged the countries of the Southeast Asian region to strengthen their health care system to tackle the rising incidence of stroke witnessed in the region along with other low income countries every year.
Oct 29, 2016, 00:24 AM IST
Don't lay off or demote employees for disability: Centre
No government office should dispense with or reduce in rank an employee who acquires any disability during his service, the Centre has said.
Oct 12, 2016, 14:04 PM IST
Healthy lifestyle reduces end-of-life disability
Leading a healthy lifestyle can shorten the time that is spent disabled near the end of one's life by nearly two years, says a study.
Oct 01, 2016, 00:48 AM IST
Moderate activity helps elderly people recover from disability
Moderate physical activities like walking can help older adults recover from a major disability more quickly and maintain their independence over time, according to a new study
Sep 30, 2016, 17:37 PM IST
Only five per cent Indians aware of thrombosis
Only five per cent of Indians are aware of thrombosis -- formation of blood clots in the vein -- which affects roughly one in 1,000 people in the country, an expert said here on Thursday.
Sep 30, 2016, 00:55 AM IST
Hypertension biggest global risk factor for stroke: Study
Hypertension is the single major risk factor for stroke, which is a highly preventable medical condition globally, irrespective of age and sex, reveals a study led by an Indian-origin researcher.
Jul 16, 2016, 15:50 PM IST
Nearly half of British population living with chronic pain
The number of affected population -- roughly 28 million adults based population statistics for 2013 -- is likely to rise as the population ages, the researchers warned.
Jun 21, 2016, 16:01 PM IST
Centre renames disability department; 'viklang' to be called as 'divyang'
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities will now be known as 'Divyangjan' Sashaktikaran Vibhag in Hindi, dropping the word 'viklangjan' from its previous nomenclature.
May 25, 2016, 17:00 PM IST
Dyslexia, autism to be included in new bill on disability: Govt
Government is in the process of bringing a new bill in the ongoing budget session to include dyslexia and autism as disability and increase the number of categories under the Diabilities Act from seven to 19, Rajya Sabha was informed today.
Mar 03, 2016, 15:31 PM IST
Muscle exercise can help reduce lower back pain
Exercises that improve coordination of muscles that support and control the spine offer a strategy to reduce pain and disability caused by lower back pain, finds a new study.
Jan 07, 2016, 16:05 PM IST
More women living healthier in mind, not in body
Health expectancy was measured in three ways -- self-perceived health, life without disability, and time free from cognitive impairment.
Dec 09, 2015, 18:59 PM IST
Include acid attack victims in disability list, SC tells states
SC said enhanced compensation would help in the acid attack victims' rehabilitation and make the state government implement the apex court guidelines in true spirit so that such crimes could be prevented in the future.
Dec 07, 2015, 22:29 PM IST
A handful of walnuts secret to better sperm: Researchers
The simple way to boosting male fertility, a major problem across the world, could be gobbling a handful of walnuts, researchers say.
Nov 08, 2015, 16:15 PM IST
