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Drug overdose can lead to permanent brain damage; liver, kidney failure: Experts, cite mental health issues as reason Srinagar: Rising cases of drug overdose have emerged as a grave public health concern across Jammu & Kashmir, with…

Kupwara: The assault on a doctor and two employees at Community Health Centre (CHC) Kralgund has triggered protests by medical professionals and health workers in North Kashmir’s Kupwara district. Demonstrations were held at CHC Kralgund…

Frank Caprio, the Rhode Island judge whose warmth and empathy in handling minor offenses made him a viral sensation, passed away on Thursday at the age of 88 after battling pancreatic cancer. Caprio, best known for his televised…

Gurez: At least five children from Dawar Gurez in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district were hospitalized on Tuesday after allegedly consuming wild blackberries and an excessive quantity of forest herbs. Officials said the children began…

Call for early deworming, good hygiene, proper nutrition Srinagar: Medical experts in Jammu & Kashmir have warned that children suffering from worm infections often feel persistently tired due to malnutrition and anaemia, which can…

Srinagar: In the wake of a recent incident at SMHS Hospital in Srinagar that disrupted healthcare services, Health Minister Sakina Yatoo visited the hospital to assess the situation firsthand. During her visit, the minister expressed…

MRI to be installed soon, new allergy testing machines coming up' Srinagar: The historic Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial (JLNM) Hospital, a 145-year-old institution located in the heart of Srinagar, is on a track to become a Super Speciality…

Recommend limiting outdoor exposure, increasing fluid intake to combat heat-related illnesses Srinagar: As Jammu and Kashmir grapples with an intense and prolonged heatwave, medical professionals are issuing strong advisories urging the…

Heat waves are becoming more frequent and intense due to climate change, posing significant risks to health and well-being. Extreme heat can lead to heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and other serious conditions, especially for vulnerable…

Says all attached doctors detached, calls for review of Trauma hospital demand Budgam: Health and Medical Education (H&ME) Department Minister, Sakina Itoo said on Monday that the government is committed to consolidating and…