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Medical Commission Extends Recognition Of Assam\'s Two Medical Colleges

Guwahati, June 22 : The National Medical Commission (NMC) has extended the recognition of two of Assam’s medical colleges to run MBBS courses there. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said...

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Ballia Deaths: Team Finds Lapses In Patient Management

Lucknow, June 22 : The probe panel that investigated alleged heatstroke deaths in Ballia has found glaring lapses in patient management. The team sent by the Uttar Pradesh government to...

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Mandaviya Assess Preparedness For Heat-related Illnesses

New Delhi, June 22 : Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday chaired a meeting with Health Ministers and officials of seven states affected by heatwaves via video conferencing to...

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Yoga Day At Un Sets Record As Modi, Guterres Stress Its Universality

By Arul LouisUnited Nations, June 21 : The International Day of Yoga celebrations on the UN campus on Wednesday entered the Guinness World Records for most nationalities gathering for a...

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Who Should Not Have Dismissed Covid Lab Leak Theory: Top Virologist

London, June 21 : A top virologist on the UN health body’s panel, Professor Marion Koopmans, has said that the World Health Organization (WHO) should never have dismissed the lab...

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Apple-shaped Body May Raise Risk Of Death From Covid-19: Study

Tokyo, June 21 : People with an apple-shaped body, meaning an increase in abdominal obesity, are more likely to be at a higher risk of death from Covid-19, according to...

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1st In-ear Wearable Device To Help Decode Long Covid-related Brain Fog

New York, June 21 : An American digital health company has developed a 24/7 in-ear wearable device that measures blood flow to the head and helps understand the mechanisms behind...

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Exercise May Up Stroke Risk In People With Blocked Arteries: Study

New Delhi, June 21 : An elevated heart rate during exercise can induce a stroke in patients with highly-blocked carotid arteries, according to a study by researchers from the Indian...

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Tn Health Dept To Organise 100 Medical Camps On June 24

Chennai, June 21 : Minister for Health and Family Welfare of Tamil Nadu Ma Subramanian on Wednesday said that the State Health Department will organise 100 medical camps in the...

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High Number Of Diabetic Patients In Tn A Cause Of Concern: Guv Ravi

Chennai, June 21 : Governor R.N.Ravi said that while Tamil Nadu was very progressive and spread the light of Yoga to the whole country, the state was having high incidents...

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People Have Started Practicing Yoga Regularly: Goa Guv

Panaji, June 21 : Citing a quote from Bhagavad Gita that Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self to the self, Goa Governor P.S.Sreedharan Pillai on Wednesday...

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Machine That Detects What Disease You May Get In Future

Prayagraj, June 21 : A team of scientists from Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad (IIIT-Allahabad) have designed a prototype of a machine that will be able to detect the...

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10 Baby Cobras Found In Surgical Ward Of Kerala Govt Hospital

Thiruvananthapuram, June 21 : The surgical ward at the state run district hospital in Perinthalmanna in Kerala’s Malappuram district was closed after 10 baby cobras were found in and around...

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Tn Minister Senthil Balaji Undergoes Surgery, Stable (ld)

Chennai, June 21 : Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), underwent surgery for coronary artery blocks at the city’s Kaveri Hospital on Wednesday....

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Eating Disorders, Self-harm Rose Among Teenage Girls During Pandemic: Lancet

London, June 21 : There has been a large rise in eating disorder diagnoses and self-harm episodes among teenage girls in the years since the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a...

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How Yoga Is Beneficial For Our Overall Health

New Delhi, June 21 : Embracing yoga as a holistic approach can help prevent cancer, boost heart health as well as enable a person live an active and healthy life,...

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Studies Show Even Low Levels Of Air Pollution Made Covid Patients Worse

London, June 21 : Exposure to air pollution, even at low levels, meant an average of around four extra days in hospital for Covid-19 patients, further increasing the burden on...

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Tn Minister Senthil Balaji Undergoes Bypass Surgery

Chennai, June 21 : Tamil Nadu Minister and DMK leader Senthil Balaji who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) underwent a bypass surgery at the city’s Kaveri Hospital on...

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Anurag Thakur Performs Yoga In Hometown Hamirpur

Shimla, June 21 : Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur performed yoga in his hometown Hamirpur in Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday to mark the ninth International Yoga Day. A special event...

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Icmr To Make Public Its Study Findings On Sudden Deaths & Covid Vaccines Soon

New Delhi, June 21 : The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said that the results of its study into heart attacks in young individuals and a possible link between...

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Int\'l Yoga Day: Surat Eyes Guinness Record As 1.25l People Set To Join Session

Surat, June 20 : As the world gears up to celebrate International Day of Yoga on Wednesday, Surat is set to make history with an attempt to break the Guinness...

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Yoga\'s Benefits Are Precious In Today\'s Dangerous And Divided World: Un Secretary General

New Delhi, June 20 : United Nations Secretary General António Guterres on the eve of International Day of Yoga said that benefits of this ancient practice (Yoga) are precious in...

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Can Yoga And Modern Medicine Work Together?

Hyderabad, June 20 : World Yoga Day is celebrated every year on June 21.The term ‘Yoga’ consists of mindful practice of various asanas that connect body, mind and breath to...

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Invex Health To Soon Launch India\'s First Oral Hiv Self-test

New Delhi, June 20 : Mumbai-based INVEX Health is soon set to launch India’s first oral HIV self-test, the company announced on Tuesday. The saliva-based test named Morcheck is currently...

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International Yoga Day: Kejriwal Vows To Restart Free Yoga Classes For Delhiites

New Delhi, June 20 : On the eve of International Yoga Day, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal accused the Central government of shutting down Yoga classes where 17,000 people used...

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Smallpox Spreads In Bihar Village, Locals Allege Medical Negligence

Patna, June 20 : More than 100 people from 35 families have been infected with smallpox in a village in Bihar’s Supaul district, an official said. The infected people include...

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India\'s 1st Mrna Omicron Booster Vax Gets Dcgi Nod, To Launch In 2-3 Weeks

New Delhi, June 20 : The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has granted Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) to India’s first mRNA-based Omicron booster vaccine and it is likely to...

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30 Min Daytime Nap May Boost Brain Health, Delay Ageing By 7 Years: Study

London, June 20 : People who take about 30 minutes of nap during daytime may have improved brain health that can significantly lower risk of dementia, according to a study....

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Israel To Stop Providing Free Nationwide Covid Tests

Jerusalem, June 20 : Israel’s Health Ministry announced the cancellation of an array of Covid-19 antigen tests, which has been provided for free across the country for over three years....

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Daily Aspirin Use Linked With Anaemia Risk In Healthy Older Adults: Study

New York, June 20 : A daily low-dose usage of aspirin, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug commonly used to relieve headache, reduce swelling or fever may lead to about 20 per...

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Ima National President Calls For Protection Of Health Workers

New Delhi, June 20 : Dr Sharad Agarwal, National President of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), raised concern about the growing instances of violence against doctors and requested the government...

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Ima National President Calls For Protection Of Health Workers

New Delhi, June 20 : Dr Sharad Agarwal, National President of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), raised concern about the growing instances of violence against doctors and requested the government...

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Apple Watch Saves Woman From Deadly Blood Clot: Report

San Francisco, June 20 : An Apple Watch has saved a woman from a potentially deadly blood clot by waking her up from a nap, the media reported. One day...

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Make Yoga Part Of Your Life, Says Punjab Cm Mann

Jalandhar, June 20 : Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday performed flexible feats in a mass session with an estimated 15,000 people at the “CM di Yogshala” at the...

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One Doctor Has 83 Hospitals Registered In His Name In Up

Agra, June 20 : One doctor has around 83 hospitals registered in his name in Meerut, Kanpur and various other districts of western Uttar Pradesh. This came to light during...

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Ballia Heatwave Toll Touches 68

Lucknow, June 20 : With 14 more patients succumbing to heat-related ailments in the last 24 hours, fatalities due to heatwave in Uttar Pardesh’s Ballia district has mounted to 68...

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Kgmu Runs Out Of Hcv Drug Stock, Patients Suffer

Lucknow, June 20 : With medicines out of stock, patients suffering from the Hepatitis C virus (HCV) who come to King George’s Medical University (KGMU) here, hoping to receive free...

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Beds, Wards Reserved For Heat Stroke Patients In Up

Lucknow, June 20 : Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak has asked the CMOs and CMSs of all government hospitals to reserve 10-15 beds in the emergency departments and...

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Delhi Hc Seeks Centre\'s Stand On Plea Against Ban On Fdc Drugs

New Delhi, June 19 : The Delhi High Court has sought the Central government’s response on a petition filed by a pharmaceutical company challenging the ban on manufacturing, selling, and...

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Changes In Eye May Soon Help Detect Alzheimer\'s: Study

New Delhi, June 19 : Detecting Alzheimer’s may soon be as easy as spotting changes in cells of the retina of the eye, according to a breakthrough study led by...

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International Yoga Day: Uniting World Through Wellness

By Supriya RameshNew Delhi, June 19 : In the bustling world we inhabit, where stress and chaos seem to rule our lives, there exists a sanctuary — an ancient practice...

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Want To Live Longer? Immune Resilience Maybe Key, Says Study

New York, June 19 : People who tend to preserve immune resilience or the capacity to resist or recover from infections and other sources of inflammatory stress are more likely...

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Screening, Awareness On Stem Cell Therapy To Help Fight Sickle Cell Disease

New Delhi, June 19 : Implementing comprehensive screening programmes, increasing awareness on stem cell therapy can help patients with sickle cell disease, an inherited blood disorder that affects millions worldwide...

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\'school Kids Highly Vulnerable To Fancy Vaping Gizmos\', Say Mothers While Discussing \'ideas For An Addiction Free India\'

New Delhi, June 19 : Think Change Forum (TCF), an independent think tank dedicated to generating new ideas and finding solutions for navigating the post-pandemic world, Monday released fresh findings...

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Uk Scientists Create New Human Embryo Model With Heartbeat

London, June 19 : In yet another scientific breakthrough a team of scientists in the UK have created a human embryo model with its own heartbeat. This comes days after...

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Oral Probiotic May Help Treat Dry Eye Disease: Study

New York, June 19 : Oral administration of a commercially available probiotic bacterial strain was found to improve dry eye disease in a mice model, according to researchers. Dry eye...

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Living With Scd Can Be Challenging To Individuals, Families: Doctors

Bengaluru, June 19 : Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), a complex condition that hits individuals physically, emotionally, can be challenging to not just the patients but also to their families and...

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Heavy Drinkers Get More Impaired Despite Claims Of Higher Tolerance: Study

New Delhi, June 19 : People with alcohol use disorder (AUD) show the same or even more levels of fine motor and cognitive impairment as light/moderate drinkers when consuming their...

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New Book Says Law Must Allow Controlled Use Of \'native Natural Intoxicants\'

By Kavya DubeyNew Delhi, June 18 : Rampant addiction to substances may seem like a contemporary problem, but the use of psychotropic intoxicants long predates the awareness of the menace...

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Up Govt Panel Denies Ballia Deaths Were Due To Heat Stroke

Lucknow, June 18 : The official committee sent to Uttar Pradesh’s Ballia to probe the alleged heat stroke deaths in the eastern district has said that the 54 people who...

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Dads Play Key Role In Supporting Breastfeeding, Safe Infant Sleep: Study

San Francisco, June 18 : Fathers can make a huge difference in the health and well-being of their infants by supporting breastfeeding and safe sleep practices, a new study has...

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Musk Backs Joe Rogan\'s $100k Debate Challenge To Vaccine Scientist After Rfk Jr Podcast

San Francisco, June 18 : After a controversial podcast interview with Democratic presidential contender and anti-vaccine activist Robert F.Kennedy Jr., podcaster Joe Rogan has received support from tech billionaire Elon...

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Fever Cases Go Up In Kerala, Death Toll Reaches 23

Thiruvananthapuram, June 18 : After a woman died on Sunday, the total number of deaths due to dengue and rat fever in Kerala has reached 23 in the last two...

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Allergy Season Drags Japan\'s Economy Of $2.74 Bn In Spending: Report

Tokyo, June 18 : Japan’s hay fever season this year stood to suppress consumer spending by 383.1 billion yen ($2.70 billion), local media reported. Higher pollen levels would push down...

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Heatwave Death Toll Rises To 54 In Up\'s Ballia

Lucknow, June 18 : As the toll in deaths due to heat goes up to 54 in Uttar Pradesh’s Ballia district, deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, who also holds the...

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This Is Why Some People\'s Sex Lives Sizzled While Others\' Fizzled During Covid

New York, June 18 : Those who maintained healthy sexual and intimate lives early in the pandemic used sex as a coping mechanism to enhance their relationship with their partners...

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Did Centre Ignore Its Own Red Flags On Covid Vaccine Side-effects?

By Quaid NajmiMumbai, June 18 : With the global panic over the Covid-19 pandemic finally waning, the focus is again on preventive and curative measures, mainly the ‘life-saver vaccines’.They provided...

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Here\'s How Parents Can Help Children Out Of Gaming Addiction

New Delhi, June 17 : Are you one of those parents finding it hard to pull your kid out of their gaming addiction? Instead of directly restricting them from playing,...

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Excessive Gaming Can Severely Impact Your Kid\'s Mind, Overall Health

By Rachel V ThomasNew Delhi, June 17 : Excessive gaming is an addiction just like gambling and may have serious effects on the minds and health of children and teenagers,...

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Beware Of Bgmi: Return Triggers Fears Of Addiction, Mental Health Issues

By Ayushi JainNew Delhi, June 17 : Banned for more than a year, the Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), the popular battle royale game that enthralled the country’s gaming community, is...

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Combustion From Gas Stoves Linked To High Risk Of Blood Cell Cancers: Study

New York, June 17 : Cooking with gas stoves can raise indoor levels of a chemical linked to a higher risk of leukaemia and other blood cell cancers, finds an...

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Endometriosis May Be Caused By Bacterial Infections: Study

Tokyo, June 17 : Japanese researchers have found that endometriosis, a gynaecological disorder which affects one in 10 women between the age of 15 and 49, may be the result...

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\'painless\' Radiotherapy A Hope For Prostate Cancer Patients: Doctors

New Delhi, June 17 : Painless and non-invasive radiation therapy (also called radiotherapy) has shown promise against prostate cancer — one of the most common forms of cancers among men...

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Testosterone-replacement Therapy Not For Athletes, Bodybuilders: Study

New York, June 17 : Testosterone-replacement therapy is safe only for men with hypogonadism, also known as low testosterone, and not for athletes, bodybuilders, according to a major study on...

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Study Shows Hiv Can Lie Dormant In Brain

New York, June 17 : HIV can lie dormant in the brain, and discontinuation of treatment can reignite the progression of infection to AIDS, finds a study. As a part...

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Us Likely To See Shortage Of Antibiotics For Children, Adults: Report

Washington, June 17 : The US is soon likely to see a shortage of antibiotics after Pfizer warned doctors that it expects to run out of its formulations for children...

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Tn Records 10 Fresh Covid Cases, 5 Came From Abroad

Chennai, June 17 : In the last 24 hours, Tamil Nadu recorded 10 fresh Covid-19 cases, of which five patients tested positive upon their arrival from abroad, authorities said on...

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300 Villagers Fall Ill At A Religious Programme In Rajasthan\'s Dausa

Jaipur, June 16 : Around 300 people fell ill due to food poisoning after eating at a religious programme in Rajasthan’s Dausa, officials said on Friday. The incident took place...

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2 Arrested In Aiims Norcet-4 Exam Fraud Case

New Delhi, June 16 : The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday said that they have arrested two individuals in connection with a case of fraud committed in the...

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Nutraceuticals Products Market In India To Touch $18 Million In 2025

Kochi, June 16 : The demand for nutraceutical products has increased in recent years, resulting in a remarkable compound annual growth of 20 percent over the past three years, experts...

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Your Contact Lenses May Be Shedding Microplastics

Beijing, June 16 : Contact lenses, worn by millions of people around the world, tend to shed microplastics when exposed to sunlight for a long time, according to a pilot...

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Night Owls More At Risk Of Death Due To Alcohol, Smoking: Study

London, June 16 : Night owls — people who are habitually active or wakeful at night — could be at an increased risk of death than morning larks, largely due...

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Up: In A First, Rmlims Doctors Perform Rare Spinal Surgery

Lucknow, June 16 : Doctors at the Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS) have successfully performed a complex surgical procedure on the spine called Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion...

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More Diagnostic Tools For Early Detection Of Alzheimer\'s Underway: Report

New Delhi, June 16 : With advancements in medical technology, novel diagnostic tools are emerging to facilitate early and accurate detection of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a report on Friday....

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Universal Donor Stem Cell Therapy To Help Treat Degenerative Brain Diseases

New York, June 16 : US scientists have developed universal donor stem cells that could one day provide lifesaving therapy to children with lethal brain conditions, such as Canavan disease,...

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Covid Pandemic Increased Diabetes Among Children, Pregnant Women

New York, June 16 : The number of children diagnosed with Type-2 diabetes continued to rise in the year after the Covid-19 pandemic began, according to research. Another study, also...

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Aiims Delhi Inks Mou With Smsimsr To Jointly Work In Healthcare Education

New Delhi, June 15 : The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with India’s first free medical college, Sri Madhusudan Sai...

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Covid Virus First Infected 3 Scientists At China\'s Wuhan Lab: Report

New York, June 15 : The SARS-CoV-2 virus, which caused the deadly Covid-19 pandemic, first infected three scientists working at China’s infamous Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV), according to a...

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Scientists Warn Uk Govt Of A New \'deadly Virus\' Due To Climate Change

London, June 15 : Even as the UK government attempts to prepare for new pandemics, the country’s scientists have warned about a new ‘deadly virus’ that kills nearly every second...

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Madras Hc Allows Arrested Minister Balaji To Be Shifted To Private Hospital

Chennai, June 15 : The Madras High Court on Thursday allowed arrested Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji to be shifted to a private hospital from a government multi-specialty hospital where...

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Tn Health Dept Commence Counselling For Students Post-neet Results

Chennai, June 15 : The Tamil Nadu Health Department has commenced counselling for students who have not cleared the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET), the results of which were...

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First Pvt Hospital Carries Out Swap Renal Treatment

Lucknow, June 15 : Doctors of a private hospital in Lucknow have successfully carried out a swap renal transplant procedure. The procedure, that may cut down the waitlist for patients...

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Eli Lilly\'s Drug To Lead Obesity, Diabetes Treatment: Report

New Delhi, June 15 : Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro is likely to become the leading therapy for obesity and Type-2 diabetes, according to a report on Thursday. Diabetes drug Mounjaro’s (tirzepatide)...

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Water Parks, Swimming Pools A Threat To Ear Infections, Say Doctors

Lucknow, June 15 : Doctors have warned about the increasing number of ear infections, particularly among children, caused by frequent visits to water parks. Ear infections, also known as otitis...

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Kgmu Launches Blood Donors\' Registry

Lucknow, June 15 : The King George’s Medical University (KGMU) here has launched a voluntary donors’ registry booklet to help patients in dire need of platelet transfusions. The booklet contains...

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Samsung Galaxy Watches To Soon Alert Users Of Irregular Heart Rhythms

San Francisco, June 15 : Samsung Electronics has announced that the ‘Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification’ (IHRN) feature on the Samsung Health Monitor app will soon be available in 13 markets...

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2,000-bed Hospital To Come Up In Hyderabad, Cm Says Efforts On To Strengthen Healthcare

Hyderabad, June 14 : Telangana celebrated Health Day on Wednesday as part of its formation day celebrations by laying foundation stone for 2,000-bed facility at Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences...

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Made In India \'liquid Cornea\' To Soon Undergo Human Trials

By Rachel V.ThomasNew Delhi, June 14 : After seeing about 80 per cent success in animal trials, a team of Indian doctors are soon set to launch human trials on...

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Development Of Universal Influenza Vax Gaining: Report

New Delhi, June 14 : Research into universal influenza vaccines is gaining precedence, with several candidates entering clinical development, according to a report on Wednesday. Interim results from a recent...

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How Donating Blood Is Good For Your Health

New Delhi, June 14 : While donating blood is a selfless act and a humanitarian gesture, it also helps improve the health of the donor, said experts here on World...

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Gujarat Becomes First State To Issue Digital Health Cards For Students

Gandhinagar, June 14 : The Gujarat government has taken the initiative to issue digital health cards for monitoring the cognitive development and nutrition level of school children. Under the Shala...

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Mylab\'s Indigenous Rapid Test To Detect Sickle Cell Anaemia In Minutes

Pune, June 14 : Indian biotech firm Mylab Discovery Solutions on Wednesday announced the launch of a strip-based, rapid point of care test for patients with Sickle Cell Anaemia —...

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Australia\'s Doctors Call For Overhaul Of \'sick Care\' System

Canberra, June 14 : Australia’s peak doctors’ body on Wednesday called for a comprehensive overhaul of the nation’s healthcare system to place greater emphasis on preventative care. In a speech...

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Microplastics Getting Deposited In Human Respiratory Tract: Study

Sydney, June 14 : Microplastics, containing toxic pollutants and chemicals, are increasingly getting deposited in our human respiratory tract, and can pose serious health risks, warned a study. Researchers in...

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Arrested Tn Minister Senthil Balaji Advised Bypass Surgery

Chennai, June 14 : Tamil Nadu Electricity and Prohibition Minister V.Senthil Balaji, who was arrested during early morning hours of Wednesday, has been advised by-pass surgery at the earliest. A...

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Vaccine Inequity Behind 50% Of Global Covid Deaths: Study

New York, June 14 : Better access to vaccines could have prevented more than 50 per cent of Covid-19 deaths in 20 lower income countries, scientists contend in a new...

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Lung, Heart Stem Cell Study Can Pave Way For New Covid Treatments

Sydney, June 14 : Researchers have used heart and lung stem cells infected with the virus that causes Covid-19 to better understand how the disease impacts different organs, paving the...

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Brain Waves May Predict Cognitive Issues In Parkinson\'s: Indian American-led Study

New York, June 14 : A study led by an Indian-American researcher has found that a few minutes of data recorded from a single electrode placed on top of the...

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Up Minister Orders Probe Into Complaint Of Pregnant Woman\'s Family

Lucknow, June 14 : Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, who also holds the charge of health department, has ordered a probe against doctors of Ram Manohar Lohia Institute...

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Lebanon, France Ink Health Cooperation Agreement

Beirut, June 14 : Lebanon and France have signed an agreement to activate health cooperation between the two countries, media reported. Lebanese Health Minister Firas Abiad and his French counterpart...

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Tribunal Asks Centre, Delhi Govts To Take Action Against Quacks

New Delhi, June 13 : A tribunal has asked the Centre and the Delhi governments to establish an effective system for verifying doctors and taking action against individuals, who falsely...

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Experimental Vax Delays Return Of Deadly Brain Tumour, Doubles Survival Rate

New York, June 13 : An experimental vaccine has shown promise in delaying the return of deadly brain tumour and also extending the average survival rate from 15 to 26...

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Keto Diet Could Be The Latest Weapon Against Cancer: Study

New York, June 13 : The Keto diet — consisting of high-fat, low-carb foods — known to help lose up to 10 per cent of your body weight, can also...

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Stalin Writes To Pm Against Introducing Next For Medical Students

Chennai, June 13 : Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K.Stalin has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing his strong opposition to the National Exit Test (NExT). The Union Health Ministry...

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Odisha Train Tragedy Death Toll Rises To 289

Bhubaneswar, June 13 : The toll in the tragic triple train accident in Odisha’s Balasore on Tuesday rose to 289 with the death of a man from Bihar while undergoing...

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Low Birth Weight May Raise Risk Of Type-2 Diabetes Later

London, June 13 : Children born with low birth weight were seen to be at higher odds of developing Type-2 diabetes in adulthood, according to two studies. The studies, published...

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New Single Dose Chikungunya Vax Safe, Boosts Immunity: Lancet

New York, June 13 : New single dose chikungunya vaccine, developed by French biotech Valneva is safe and produces an immune response, according to a phase 3 randomised controlled trial...

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New Single Dose Chikungunya Vax Safe, Boosts Immunity: Lancet

New York, June 13 : New single dose chikungunya vaccine, developed by French biotech Valneva is safe and produces an immune response, according to a phase 3 randomised controlled trial...

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Amu Student Develops Portable Single Lead Ecg Device

Aligarh, June 13 : In a novel development, Sami Saud, a final-year M.Tech.student at the Department of Computer Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has developed a portable single lead ECG...

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Thailand Reports 15 Dengue Deaths, Cases At 3-yr High

Bangkok, June 13 : Amid a concerning increase, Thailand has reported 15 dengue deaths since January this year, with 19,503 cases marking a three-year high, according to government officials. The...

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Long Covid Patients Suffer From Persistent Inflammation: Study

New York, June 13 : An overactive inflammatory response could be at the root of many long Covid cases, according to a new study. Looking at proteins circulating in the...

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Pfizer And Gsk To Battle For Share Of New Rsv Vaccine Market: Report

New Delhi, June 13 : US drugmaker Pfizers and British pharma major GSK are likely to face significant competition in the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine market, according to a...

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Aap Grants Rs 1 Cr Each To Two Doctors Who Died Of Covid

New Delhi, June 13 : Families of two doctors, who lost their lives while serving on the frontlines of the Covid pandemic in the national capital, were honoured by the...

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40% Cancer Caused By Tobacco Consumption: Expert

Lucknow, June 13 : Nearly 40 per cent of cancer cases are caused by tobacco, alcohol and pan masala, 4 per cent cases are genetic and 10 per cent are...

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Prolonged Use Of Ear Buds Can Lead To Loss Of Hearing: Kgmu Doctor

Lucknow, June 13 : Prolonged use of ear buds by the young generation is causing severe ear infection. Prof Virendra Verma, head of KGMU ENT department said, “Every week, we...

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Delhi Hc Allows Minor Rape Victim Undergo Termination Of Pregnancy

New Delhi, June 12 : The Delhi High Court on Monday granted permission for a 13-year-old victim of sexual assault to undergo a medical termination of pregnancy beyond the 24-week...

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Breach Of Privacy: Venugopal Hits Back At Mos Chandrasekhar

New Delhi, June 12 : Congress general secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal on Monday hit back at Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar saying that he was...

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Bihar Cm Says His Govt Allotted 150 Acres For Aiims But Centre Rejected It

Patna, June 12 : While the BJP is levelling allegations against the JD-U MPs for the shifting of the proposed AIIMS in Darbhanga, Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Monday...

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New Wound-healing Ink Repairs Cuts With A 3d-printing Pen

Beijing, June 12 : Researchers have developed a wound-healing ink that can actively encourage the body to heal by exposing the cut to immune-system vesicles. The ink can be spread...

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Indian-origin Us Entrepreneur\'s Ai Algorithm Can Spot Healthiest Sperm

New Delhi, June 12 : An Indian-origin US entrepreneur’s company is working on a novel Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based algorithm that can identify the healthiest sperm, an advance that can reduce...

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Your High-pitched Voice May Be In Your Genes

London June 12 : An international team of researchers has identified mutations in a gene that influences the pitch of voices. Speaking is one of the most characteristic human behaviours,...

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To Curb Noise Pollution, Mumbai To Observe \'no Honking Day\' On Wednesday

Mumbai, June 12 : In order to control noise pollution and its adverse health effects, Mumbai Police’s Traffic Control Branch has announced a ‘No Honking Day’ on Wednesday (June 14)...

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Karnataka Residential School Incharge Arrested After Minor Girl Student\'s Death

Shivamogga (Karnataka), June 12 : The incharge of a residential school in Karnataka’s Shivamogga district was on Monday arrested in connection with the death of a 13-year-old girl student. The...

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Chronic Exposure To Lead, Cadmium & Arsenic Raises Heart Disease Risk

New York, June 12 : Chronic exposure to low levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic through commonly used household items, air, water, soil and food is associated with an increased...

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Cowin App Or Its Database Not Breached Directly, Clarifies Centre

New Delhi, June 12 : The Centre on Monday said that it does not appear that the CoWIN app or its database has been directly breached as alleged in some...

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Up To Celebrate Yoga Week From June 15 To 21

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Lebanon Announces End Of Cholera Outbreak

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Indian Study Finds Nutrient Key To Delay Ageing, Boost Long & Healthy Life

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Lucknow Doctors Successfully Operate On Woman With Rare Heart Condition

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Ai In Eye Scans Can Diagnose Inherited Disease Of The Retina

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Mandaviya Inaugurates Cghs Wellness Centres In Chandigarh, Panchkula

Chandigarh, June 9 : Providing accessible and quality healthcare to every citizen of the country is a priority of the government, said Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Mansukh...

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New Delhi, June 9 : A number of factors like sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy diet and stress are driving a significant and rapid increase in non-communicable diseases (NCD) like hypertension and...

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New Stem Cell-based Therapy Can Repair Damaged Heart, Improve Function

Singapore, June 9 : A breakthrough stem cell therapy, has shown that these stem cells, when transplanted into an injured heart, have the ability to repair damaged tissue and improve...

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New York, June 9 : Researchers have found a human immune system ‘tripwire’ that detects various viruses, including SARS-Cov-2, which cause Covid-19. The study, published in the journal PLOS Biology,...

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New Delhi, June 9 : A whopping 315 million people in India suffer from hypertension, 101 million with diabetes, according to an alarming study by the Indian Council of Medical...

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Hazardous Air In Us East Coast Puts Vulnerable Communities At Higher Risk: Report

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Iitr Develops Haemoglobin Self Test Kit That Gives Result In 30 Seconds

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Oral Diseases Affect Over 800 Mn People In Western Pacific: Who

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Conversion Via App Case Shows How Children Get Swayed By Virtual World

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New Delhi, June 8 : While alcohol is known to damage the liver, less activity coupled with high intake of carb and fat food is silently driving an epidemic of...

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Sc Notice To Up On Bail Plea Of Octogenarian Jailed In 4-decade-old Milk Adulteration Case

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Long Covid Can Impact Fatigue, Quality Of Life Worse Than Some Cancers: Study

London, June 8 : Covid-19 survivors suffer immensely from fatigue in their daily lives, which affects their life quality more than some cancers, finds a new study. The research, published...

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Indian-origin Nurse Charged In Death Of 7-year-old In Uk Hospital

London, June 8 : An Indian-origin nurse appeared in court for allegedly killing a seven-year-old boy at a private children’s hospital in Britain in 2016 by switching off his vital...

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Three Studies Show Walking & Yoga Can Reduce Cancer Spread, Recurrence

New York, June 8 : Walking for half an hour daily as well as practising a soft form of yoga can help curb spread of the cancer to other body...

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New Delhi, June 8 : Brain tumour cases are rising ‘steadily’ in India, and children account for 20 per cent of the increasing cases, say doctors here on the occasion...

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Sydney, June 8 : Viruses such as SARS-CoV-2, which caused Covid-19, can cause brain cells to fuse, initiating malfunctions that lead to chronic neurological symptoms, according to an international team...

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Delhi Hc Annuls Appointment Of Medical Director Of Bsa Hospital

New Delhi, June 7 : The Delhi High Court has quashed the appointment of Dr Navneet Goel as the Medical Director of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Hospital in the capital, holding...

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Bengaluru, June 7 : The Karnataka High Court has dismissed the plea of a gynaecologist for quashing the FIR against him, registered under the Pocso Act, for allegedly failing to...

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Meta Urged To Pull Recalled Pillows Linked To 10 Infant Deaths From Fb Marketplace

San Francisco, June 7 : The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has urged Meta, the parent company of Facebook, to remove recalled Boppy pillows from its Marketplace platform, which...

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Global Alzheimer\'s Disease Market To Reach $13.7bn By 2030: Report

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Acclaimed Gujarat Cardiologist Dies Of Heart Attack At 41

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Punjab Cm Dedicates 35th Mother And Childcare Centre

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Mine Contractors Throw Caution To Wind, Make Villagers Of Rural Bhopal Gasp For Every Breath

By Sanavver ShafiBhopal (Madhya Pradesh) June 7 (IANS/ 101Reporters) “A strange sound comes out whenever I breathe,” says Kulwant Bai (40) of Acharpura village, located about 20 km from Bhopal....

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Daily Beetroot Juice May Boost Heart Health In Angina Patients: Study

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Medical Camps For Special Children In Up

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Scientists Inch Closer To Develop Long-lasting Swine Flu Vax

New York, June 7 : Scientists have successfully conducted a long-term experiment with live hogs — a domesticated swine — that may be another step closer to achieving a safe,...

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New Delhi, June 6 : A report compiled by the International Energy Agency (IEA), International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD), World Bank, and World Health Organization...

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Thwarted Malware Attack On E-hospital Services, No Data Breach: Aiims

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Brain Tumour: Early Detection Is Key To Faster Prognosis, Say Doctors

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Power To Grant Bail On Medical Grounds In Pmla Case Discretionary: Delhi Hc

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Canberra, June 6 : Australia’s influenza cases have soared by more than 40 per cent over two weeks as the nation heads into winter. According to the latest Australian Influenza...

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Covid Mrna Vax Safe, Has No Serious Side Effects In Infants: Study

New York, June 6 : Covid-19 mRNA vaccines given to young children (most of them age 4 and younger) are safe and showed no indications of serious side effects, according...

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Addressing Mental, Vision Health Next Frontier: Indian-origin Apple Health Vp

Cupertino (California), June 6 : Indian-origin Sumbul Desai, Apple’s Vice President of Health, has emphasised that the next goal for the company is to help users improve their mental and...

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Former Lok Sabha Speaker Manohar Joshi \'stable\', Shifted Out Of Icu

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New Lung Cancer Pill Cuts Risk Of Death By Half

New York, June 5 : A new pill has shown promise of reducing the risk of death from lung cancer by half, according to results of a decade-long global clinical...

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Doctors Blame Junk Food For Rising Heart Problems Among School-going Kids

New Delhi, June 5 : Increased consumption of junk foods and less physical activity is the main reason why school children are seeing a spike in heart attacks, said doctors...

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Delhi Hc Orders Shifting Of Minor, Who Refused Mtp, To Children\'s Home For Safe Delivery

New Delhi, June 5 : The Delhi High Court ordered that the 14-year-old pregnant minor be transferred to a children’s home for girls in order to ensure the safe delivery...

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Indian Nurses Hoping To Work In Ireland Stuck In Visa \'logjam\': Report

London, June 5 : Up to 850 highly-qualified nurses from India and other countries hoping to work in Ireland are stuck in a visa application ‘logjam’ due to delays in...

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Jerusalem, June 5 : Switching to a green Mediterranean diet, with daily intake of walnuts, green tea and lower red/processed meat, can have a positive effect on brain health, and...

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Tiny Video Capsule Shows Promise As An Alternative To Endoscopy

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