What’s Yoga?

Yoga is commonly known as a generic term for a physical, mental, and spiritual discipline originating in ancient India and found in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism. Specifically, Yoga is one of the six orthodox schools in Hindu philosophy. It...

Free PAD screening camp organised at Orange City Hospital

Nagpur News: Orange City Hospital and Research Institute (OCHRI) conducted a screening camp for Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday, December 1. The camp included free Peripheral Artery Doppler Studies to screen PAD, as...

“There is always a need for more blood donors in the city”- Dr. Vinky Rughwani

Nagpur Today spoke with Dr. Vinky Rughwani, President of the Thalassemia Society of India, Nagpur Chapter, about the problems faced by Thalassemia affected children and possible solutions. Following are excerpts from the interview. Meghna: What exactly is Thalessemia and how widespread...

STAY ACTIVE.STAY HEALTHY!

Exercise Prescription for all ages "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy” we have been listening to this proverb ever since our childhood but how much of it do we actually practice it in our daily...

City doctor elected IMA Vice President

Nagpur News: Dr. Milind Naik State IMA President has been elected unopposed as National Vice President, IMA Head Quarters, New Delhi for the year 2013-14.  He was also Past President of IMA, Nagpur. IMA Nagpur is proud of him. Various...

Teen suicides a growing concern

The recent suicide of a 17- year old girl who set herself afire due to alleged harassment by her boyfriend has once again highlighted the spurt in teen suicides in the city and the country. While nobody can deny the...

New Bronchoscopy Unit at GMCH

Nagpur News: The department of pulmonary medicine, super speciality hospital, GMC (Government Medical Hospital) Nagpur, has started an advanced bronchoscopy unit, which will enable a more advanced bronchoscopy of the lungs. The new technology will facilitate a live and direct...

Healthy soup for winter

It’s 10 degrees outside, and winter has come in full force this year. The days now begin with a steaming cup of tea or coffee, with liberal doses of milk and sugar. Hot chocolate is the season’s favourite drink and...

Teen suicides: “I would blame the adults more than the children”- Rita Aggarwal

Nagpur Today had a chat with reputed consulting psychologist Rita Aggarwal, about the rising deaths of teenagers in recent times. Though she counsels people from all age groups and demographics, she is known majorly for her work with students and...

Two-month-old boy allegedly died after DTP vaccine

Nagpur News: Parents created ruckus at Indira Gandhi Government Medical College and Hospital (IGGMCH) after their two month old son whom they had brought for polio dose died an hour after he was given the dose. Ashutosh Gujar’s parents...

“Snoring can lead to Diabetes and kidney problems”- Dr. Arbat

Nagpur Today spoke to Dr Ashok Arbat, noted pulmonologist and Managing Director, KRIMS Hospital. Dr. Arbat is also the President if Vidarbha Chest Association. Following are excerpts from the interaction. Meghna: What are the most common causes of sleep disorders that...

Simple tips for winter

Nagpur News: The minimum temperature of Nagpur is 16 degrees Celsius today, and maximum temperature is 31 degree Celsius. Due to suddenly down in temperature cold, asthma, vomiting, high temperature like fever are increasing. Patients in the Outpatient Department (OPD)...

NMC imposes fine of Rs 25,000 on Wockhardt Hospital for dumping waste

Nagpur News: The Wockhardt Hospital administration would have to pay heavy price for dumping the bio-waste in the premises of Muk Badhir Shala (dumb and deaf school). The health department of Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has imposed a  fine of...

“With new technology, our success rates with child surgeries are fantastic”- Dr. Saurabh Varshney

Nagpur News: Nagpur Today's Meghna Majumdar  had a talk with cardiac surgeon with CARE Hosital Saurabh Varshney, asking him to explain to our readers the basics of different kinds of surgeries. Following are excerpts from the interaction: Meghna: What are the...

Nagpur NGOs and volunteers comes together to check dengue

Nagpur: In Nagpur Dengue has emerged as a big epidemic in the last couple of months. Health experts believe better sensitization of the people can result in better prevention. With this end in mind, Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has decided...

3- Day workshop on research methodology at GMCH

Nagpur News: The Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik, together with its Department of Tribal Health, Nagpur has organised a 3- day workshop in research methodology on the GMCH (Government Medical College and...

“the emotional condition of a patient affects their treatment”- Aliakbar Shabbir

WHAT IS ENERGY PSYCHOLOGY?

Energy is the blueprint and the infrastructure for the health of any body. Our body is composed of energy pathways and energy centres that are in a dynamic interplay with our cells, organs, moods, and thoughts. If these energies shift...

Sore Throat remedies

Winter is on its way and the seasonal bouts of cold, fever and sore throats have begun their rounds of the city. Nagpur Today, through Aliakbar Shabbir, Integrative Health Coach and CEO, Hi Tech Well Being Centre, offers you some simple, homely...

Dengue prevention drive in city

Nagpur News:  Around 100 NGO workers will be conducting a dengue prevention program in 10 zones, to prevent the breeding of mosquitoes from 29^th October. To prevent the spread of dengue in the city, deputy commissioners in all 10 zones...