DoctorNDTV For the better health of Indians in India and around the world. Our panel of more than 250 experts will answer your medical queries. The complete Indian Health portal from NDTV. en-us http://doctor.ndtv.com/ © Copyright NDTV Convergence Limited 2009. All rights reserved. 11:45 AM DoctorNDTV.com - Top Feature http://doctor.ndtv.com/images/doctor_ndtv_logo.png http://doctor.ndtv.com/ World Diabetes Day is an official United Nation's World Health Day. It is celebrated every year on November 14. The date was chosen because it marks the birthday of Frederick Banting, who, along with Charles Best, is credited with the discovery of insulin in 1921.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4078/type/feature/World_Diabetes_Day_2009.html Parul Chopra , Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:05:00 GMT A relatively unheard and less discussed day - World Menopause Day is celebrated on October 18 every year. World Menopause Day started all the way back in 1984 and was instituted by the International Menopause Society and the WHO.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4032/type/feature/World_Menopause_Day_2009.html DoctorNDTV, Bhawna Arya Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:11:00 GMT World Arthritis Day was first celebrated in 1996 by ARI (Arthritis Rheumatism International). It is being celebrated each year on October 12th. On this day people with arthritis from around the world join together to make their voices heard. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4019/type/feature/World_Arthritis_Day_2009.html , Dr Anand MalaviyaConsultant Rheumatologist, A&R Clinic, New Delhi Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:11:00 GMT Mental health is increasingly recognised as a significant aspect relating to the overall well-being of the individual. This year World Mental Health Day, which falls on October 10, has been dedicated to "Mental Health in Primary Care: Enhancing Treatment and Promoting Mental Health".]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4014/type/feature/World_Mental_Health_Day_2009.html , Dr Samir ParikhConsultant PsychiatristMax Healthcare, New Delhi Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:45:00 GMT World Heart Day, which is celebrated every year on September 27, tries spreading the message across that at least 80% of premature deaths from heart disease and stroke could be avoided if the main risk factors, tobacco, unhealthy diet and lifestyle are controlled.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3993/type/feature/World_Heart_Day_2009_Work_with_heart.html , World Heart Federation Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:39:00 GMT Swine influenza, or ‘swine flu', is a highly contagious acute respiratory disease of pigs, caused by one of several swine influenza. Morbidity tends to be high and mortality low (1-4%). The virus is spread among pigs by aerosols, direct and indirect contact, and asymptomatic carrier pigs.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3930/type/feature/The_Swine_Flu_Pandemic.html DoctorNDTV, Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:10:00 GMT World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year from 1 to 7 August in more than 120 countries to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies around the world.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3897/type/feature/World_Breastfeeding_Week_(1–_7_August_2009).html DoctorNDTV, Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:17:00 GMT "Discrimination is antithesis of equality.It is the recognition of equality which will foster dignity of every individual," reads the Delhi High Court judgment, a 105-page decision that is the first in India to directly guarantee rights for homosexuals. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3860/type/feature/Homosexuality-_debugging_the_myths.html , Dr Bir Singh, Professor of Community Medicine&Co-ordinator, AIDS Education&Training Cell, AIIMS, New Delhi Bhawna Arya, Web Correspondent, DoctorNDTV Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:31:00 GMT World Population Day is observed on 11 July every year to reaffirm the human right to plan a family. This year's theme is to educate girls to a wide range of development issues, including poverty, human rights and gender equality. Bhawna Arya tells more.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3859/type/feature/World_Population_Day_2009.html , Bhawna Arya, Web Correspondent, DoctorNDTV Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:02:00 GMT To create awareness about the damaging effects of illicit drugs, The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is celebrated every year on June 26. Dr Jintedra Nagpal gives details.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3835/type/feature/International_day_against_drug_abuse_and_illicit_trafficking_Substance_abuse_in_adolescence.html , Dr Jitendra Nagpal, Senior Consultant Psychiatrist, Vimhans and Moolchand Medcity, New Delhi Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:16:00 GMT World Blood Donor Day, celebrated on June 14 every year, provides a unique opportunity to thank those who donate their blood to help others. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3808/type/feature/World_Blood_Donor_Day_2009.html , Dr Dharma Choudhary, Clinical Hematologist&Bone Marrow Transplant Physician, BL Kapur Memorial Hospital, New Delhi Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:36:00 GMT Cervical cancer is the most common cancer in Indian women. According to World Health Organization (WHO) estimates, every year 132,082 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer and 74,118 women die from this disease. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3801/type/feature/Fighting_cervical_cancer.html , Dr B.Shakuntala Baliga, Visiting Senior Consultant Gynecologist, Sagar Hospitals and Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore Bhawna Arya, Web Correspondent, DoctorNDTV Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:51:00 GMT The World Health Organization (WHO) has selected Tobacco Health Warnings as the theme for the World No Tobacco Day 2009, which will take place on 31 May 2009. Parul Chopra tells more]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3780/type/feature/World_No_Tobacco_Day_2009.html DoctorNDTV Team, Mon, 25 May 2009 15:02:00 GMT Human organ donation is fast developing into a major treatment protocol. However it is yet to make any significant dent in India. Parul Chopra gives the facts]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3774/type/feature/Cadaver_organ_donation_in_India.html Parul Chopra , Tue, 05 May 2009 11:43:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3773/type/feature/World_Malaria_Day_2009_-_A_day_to_act.html Parul Chopra , Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:22:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3772/type/feature/World_Leprosy_Day_2009.html Manisha Goel, Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:49:00 GMT Heart patients and their spouses frequently perceive sexual intimacy as stressful or even life threatening. Dr Peeyush Jain clarifies these fears and doubts ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3771/type/feature/Sex_and_heart_disease.html Dr Peeyush Jain, Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:58:00 GMT Easy to make, good at taste, fruit juices are a hit all through the year. Bhawna Arya explains the health benefits of fruit juices. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3770/type/feature/Fruit_juices_-_adding_colour_and_health_to_your_life.html Bhawna Arya, Sat, 01 Aug 2009 14:42:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3769/type/feature/International_Day_of_Persons_with_Disabilities_2008.html Parul Chopra , WHO Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:03:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3768/type/feature/International_day_for_the_elimination_of_violence_against_women.html Dr Shirish Kumar, Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:41:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3767/type/feature/World_Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease_(COPD)_Day.html Parul Chopra , WHO Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:22:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3766/type/feature/Fire_safety_during_Diwali.html Parul Chopra , Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:17:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3765/type/feature/Health_insurance_in_India.html , Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:56:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3764/type/feature/World_Water_Day_2009.html Parul Chopra , WHO Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:29:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3763/type/feature/World_Food_Day.html Manisha Goel, Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:21:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3762/type/feature/World_Hospice_and_Palliative_Care_Day.html Manisha Goel, Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:45:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3761/type/feature/World_Sight_Day_2008.html Parul Chopra , WHO Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:23:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3760/type/feature/International_Day_of_Older_Persons.html Parul Chopra , WHO Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:52:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3759/type/feature/World_Heart_Day_2008.html Parul Chopra , World Heart Federation Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:33:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3758/type/feature/Teen_Girls_and_Health.html Parul Chopra , Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:07:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3757/type/feature/World_Alzheimer’s_Day_2008.html Parul Chopra , Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:36:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3756/type/feature/International_Day_against_Drug_Abuse_and_Illicit_Trafficking.html Parul Chopra , Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:40:00 GMT Total ban on all forms of tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship by the tobacco industry. Parul Chopra gives the facts]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3755/type/feature/World_No_Tobacco_Day_2008.html Parul Chopra , WHO Fri, 30 May 2008 12:21:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3754/type/feature/World_Blood_Donor_Day_2008.html Parul Chopra , WHO Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:19:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3751/type/feature/World_Glaucoma_Day_2008.html Rageshree Niyogi, Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:57:11 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3750/type/feature/Bird_Flu_(Avian_Influenza).html Parul Chopra , CDC and WHO Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:10:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3749/type/feature/From_52_to_25_–_how_much_HIV_do_we_have_in_India_anyway-.html Dr LM Nath, Sat, 01 Dec 2007 11:02:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3748/type/feature/World_AIDS_Day_2007.html Parul Chopra , Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:51:00 GMT Fighting the social stigma attached with epilepsy.Rageshree Niyogi gives details.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3747/type/feature/National_Epilepsy_Day_2007.html Rageshree Niyogi, Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:13:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3746/type/feature/World_Diabetes_Day_2007_The_year_of_the_child.html Rageshree Niyogi, International Diabetes Federation Wed, 14 Nov 2007 11:46:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3745/type/feature/World_Heart_Day_2007_Team_Up_for_Healthy_Hearts.html Gauri Katyal, World Heart Federation Sat, 29 Sep 2007 17:07:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3744/type/feature/World_No_Tobacco_Day_2008.html Parul Chopra , Tue, 30 May 2006 13:45:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3743/type/feature/Cocaine_Abuse.html Parul Chopra , Tue, 06 Jun 2006 16:53:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3742/type/feature/Drug_Abuse.html Parul Chopra , Mon, 05 Jun 2006 13:57:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3741/type/feature/World_Mental_Health_Day_2007.html Rageshree Niyogi, Tue, 09 Oct 2007 16:04:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3740/type/feature/International_Day_of_Families.html Manisha Goel, Thu, 14 May 2009 16:24:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3739/type/feature/World_Health_Day_–_2009.html , Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:04:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3738/type/feature/World_Tuberculosis_Day_2009.html Parul Chopra , WHO Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:35:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3736/type/feature/Blood_Donation.html Parul Chopra , Tue, 13 Feb 2007 18:14:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3735/type/feature/World_Diabetes_Day_2006.html Parul Chopra , Mon, 13 Nov 2006 15:58:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3734/type/feature/National_Rural_Health_Mission_(NRHM)_–_Vision_and_Goals.html Parul Chopra , Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:15:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3733/type/feature/World_AIDS_Day_2006.html Parul Chopra , Thu, 30 Nov 2006 17:35:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3732/type/feature/World_Heart_Day_2006_How_young_is_your_heart-.html Neha Tandon, World Heart Federation Mon, 25 Sep 2006 13:37:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3731/type/feature/Food_adulteration.html DoctorNDTV, Thu, 08 Sep 2005 18:21:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3730/type/feature/World_Hepatitis_B_Day.html Parul Chopra , Liver Wed, 26 Jul 2006 18:06:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3729/type/feature/Pain_Clinics.html Dr. G.P. Dureja, Mon, 10 Oct 2005 17:40:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3728/type/feature/Leptospirosis.html Prof. R.H. Fletcher, Fri, 12 Aug 2005 19:16:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3727/type/feature/Avian_Influenza_(Bird_Flu).html Parul Chopra , CDC and WHO Tue, 21 Feb 2006 17:44:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3726/type/feature/World_Food_Day_2007_The_Right_to_Food_–_make_it_happen!.html Gauri Katyal, Food and Agricultural Organisation Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:10:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3725/type/feature/Precautions_for_hearing_loss.html Dr Ajit Man Singh, Wed, 15 Jun 2005 18:23:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3723/type/feature/Health_Insurance_in_India.html Parul Chopra , Wed, 24 May 2006 18:21:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3722/type/feature/10_Barriers_to_your_goal.html Ms. Neeta Garg, Fri, 04 Feb 2005 16:15:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3721/type/feature/Celebrate_your_love.html Parul Chopra , Mon, 14 Feb 2005 13:49:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3720/type/feature/A_truly_colourful_Holi!.html Parul Chopra , Fri, 10 Mar 2006 19:34:00 GMT The New Year has always been a time for reflection at the past year, and more importantly, looking forward to the coming year. It is a time to make resolutions that need to be followed for better and healthy living. So, Parul Chopra provides you a list of healthy New Year's resolutions for children in different age groups]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3719/type/feature/New_Year’s_resolutions_for_children.html Parul Chopra , Thu, 18 Dec 2003 19:50:05 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3718/type/feature/As_you_see_it,_as_they_experience_it_-_Autism.html Usha Ramakrishnan, Child Development Fri, 24 Dec 2004 18:22:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3717/type/feature/Milestones_in_language_development.html Ajit Harisinghani, Fri, 17 Dec 2004 16:43:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3716/type/feature/Stress_and_the_Child.html Parul Chopra , American Academy of Pediatrics Fri, 03 Dec 2004 16:31:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3715/type/feature/Hearing_Aids_…and_the_deaf_shall_hear.html Ajit Harisinghani, Wed, 01 Dec 2004 15:59:00 GMT Obesity High blood pressure A low level of HDL i.e good cholesterol Diabetes DoctorNDTV gives the facts]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3714/type/feature/Exercise_prevents_heart_disease.html Dr. O.P Yadava&Dr. Ganesh Shivnani, Wed, 01 Dec 2004 15:07:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3713/type/feature/Plague_–_the_facts.html Dr. Nazli Siddiqui, Wed, 01 Dec 2004 15:01:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3712/type/feature/Breast_self_examination.html Parul Chopra , Wed, 01 Dec 2004 14:51:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3711/type/feature/AIDS_-_The_numbers_controversy.html Dr. L.M. Nath, Fri, 26 Nov 2004 15:09:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3710/type/feature/World_AIDS_Day_2008.html Parul Chopra , WHO Thu, 27 Nov 2008 15:15:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3709/type/feature/Children_and_Television.html Dr S Anandalakshmy, Mon, 01 Nov 2004 17:55:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3708/type/feature/Organ_donation.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 08 Oct 2004 18:04:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3707/type/feature/Exercise_prevents_heart_disease.html Dr. O.P Yadava&Dr. Ganesh Shivnani, Fri, 24 Sep 2004 16:45:32 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3706/type/feature/Safety_belts_Why_you_should_use_them.html DoctorNDTV, Thu, 08 Apr 2004 20:29:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3705/type/feature/World_Health_Day_2006_Working_together_for_health.html Neha Tandon, WHO Thu, 06 Apr 2006 16:39:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3704/type/feature/Controlling_tuberculosis_in_India.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 23 Mar 2004 17:47:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3703/type/feature/The_population_problem_in_India.html Dr. N.H. Antia, Wed, 07 Jul 2004 14:00:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3702/type/feature/Heat_can_Kill_–_how_to_keep_the_heart_healthy_in_summers-.html Dr U Kaul, NOAA and American Red Cross Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:05:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3701/type/feature/Human_Cloning_-_Boon_or_Brinkmanship-.html Dr. Chandra M. Gulhati, Thu, 02 Jan 2003 12:02:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3699/type/feature/Importance_of_Exercise_in_Diabetes.html Hansa Kanuga, Wed, 16 Jun 2004 18:31:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3698/type/feature/Children_and_their_Parenting.html Dr S Anandalakshmy, Fri, 07 May 2004 15:02:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3697/type/feature/World_Breastfeeding_Week_2008.html Parul Chopra , Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:51:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3696/type/feature/World_AIDS_Day_2005.html Parul Chopra , Wed, 30 Nov 2005 16:19:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3695/type/feature/Dengue_Fever.html Parul Chopra , Thu, 05 Oct 2006 19:19:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3694/type/feature/World_Tuberculosis_Day.html Parul Chopra , Thu, 23 Mar 2006 19:09:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3693/type/feature/LASIK_Surgery_–_the_facts.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 17 May 2006 13:26:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3692/type/feature/World_Mental_Health_Day_2008.html , Bhawna Arya Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:21:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3691/type/feature/World_Malaria_Day—_A_day_to_make_the_world_care.html Bhawna Arya, WHO Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:11:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3690/type/feature/World_Diabetes_Day_2008.html Bhawna Arya, Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:10:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3689/type/feature/Sound_mind_-_healthy_body.html Bhawna Arya, Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:31:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3688/type/feature/World_Rabies_Day_2008.html Bhawna Arya, WHO Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:51:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3686/type/feature/World_Disability_Day_2005.html Neha Tandon, Sat, 03 Dec 2005 13:56:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3685/type/feature/World_Kidney_Day_Are_your_Kidneys_OK-.html Parul Chopra , Thu, 13 Mar 2008 18:40:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3682/type/feature/Summer_safety_tips_for_children.html Parul Chopra , American Academy of Pediatrics Thu, 10 Jun 2004 15:39:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3681/type/feature/The_Drug_menace_in_Sports.html Parul Chopra , Wed, 25 Aug 2004 14:41:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3680/type/feature/World_No_Tobacco_Day_2005.html Parul Chopra , Mon, 30 May 2005 17:37:00 GMT