Cancer risk from CT scan radiation at par with alcohol and obesity: Study
Repeated exposure to unnecessary computed tomography (CT) scans raises the risk of cancers as with alcohol consumption and obesity, according...
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Over 1.14 lakh children suffering from malnutrition identified in J-K
JAMMU: (Apr 13) More than 1.14 lakh children suffering from malnutrition have been identified in Jammu and Kashmir for making...
Experts at SKIMS sound alarm on liver disease epidemic
Srinagar — The Department of Surgical Gastroenterology at SKIMS successfully hosted the Mid-Term Conference of the Indian Association of Surgical...
First 1000 days crucial for child’s growth, cognitive development, say doctors
The first 1000 days of the child are the most vital window for ensuring long-term health, growth and cognitive development,...
DHSK organises One-day workshop focusing on the Management and Investigation of Outbreak/Epidemic-Prone Diseases
A one-day workshop focusing on the Management and Investigation of Outbreak/Epidemic-Prone Diseases was successfully conducted on 12th April 2025 at...
“Doctors from Jammu & Kashmir are among the best in the world”: Dr Syed Abid Rasheed
“Doctors from Kashmir are considered to be among the best in the world,” said Syed Abid Rashid, Secretary of Health...
Kashmir has one doctor for every 4,000 patients; half the population suffers from depression, anxiety, PTSD
On World Health Day, as the global community reflects on equitable healthcare, Kashmir’s systemic neglect has left its public health...
Vitamin D builds your bones and keeps your gut sealed, among many other essential functions − but many children are deficient
FLORIDA: (Apr 7) You’ve likely heard about vitamin D’s important role in maintaining strong bones and teeth. But it also...
Mad dog goes on biting spree in Seki Dafar; 40 dog bite victims from across Kashmir reach SMHS in one day
Panic gripped parts of downtown Srinagar on Sunday after a mad dog bit at least a dozen people in Sekidafar,...
National Review Meeting for Shri Amarnath Yatra (SANJY) 2025 held at Banquet Hall in Srinagar
The Department of Health & Medical Education, Jammu & Kashmir, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare...