Should “Stable Genius” Trump Undergo Mental Health Test?
The consensus view of over two dozen psychiatrists and psychologists is that Trump is “dangerously mentally ill” and that he presents a clear danger to the nation. By Rakesh Raman…
How to Protect Yourself from Deadly Pollution in Delhi
India’s Health Ministry has issued a health advisory in view of the severe air pollution in Delhi. People have been advised the following: 1. Remain indoors if you have breathing…
Health Benefits of Breastfeeding for Infants and Mothers
No country in the world fully meets recommended standards for breastfeeding, according to a new report by UNICEF and WHO in collaboration with the Global Breastfeeding Collective, a new initiative…
2.1 Billion People Lack Safe Drinking Water at Home
Some 3 in 10 people worldwide, or 2.1 billion, lack access to safe, readily available water at home, and 6 in 10, or 4.5 billion, lack safely managed sanitation, according…
Bengal Offers Swasthya Sathi Scheme for Basic Health Coverage
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s project of introducing Group Health Insurance Scheme to cover around 3 crore (30 million) population and issuing Swasthya Sathi Cards to the beneficiaries for availing…
Dr. Margaret Chan Releases Report on Global Public Health
The WHO has launched a report that chronicles the evolution of global public health over the decade that Dr. Margaret Chan has served as Director-General at WHO. The report opens…