Health
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Targeted action on child malnutrition is needed urgently
Malnutrition is a severe state that arises when the body receives an inadequate amount (undernourishment) or an excess (over nourishment) of essential nutrients necessary for proper human functioning. In simpler terms, it…
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Neurological conditions affected 3.4 billion people globally in 2021: Lancet study
New Delhi: Neurological conditions like epilepsy and dementia are now the leading cause of ill health and disability globally, affecting 3.4 billion people in 2021, according to a major new analysis published…
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Covid ‘unmasked’ interstitial lung disease: Pulmonologists
Kolkata: The Covid-19 pandemic has brought to light the prevalence of Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD), with city-based pulmonologists noting a significant rise in such cases. They, however, observed there is no conclusive…
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Hyderabad hospital removes 418 stones from patient’s kidney
Hyderabad: A team of expert urologists at a hospital in Hyderabad successfully removed 418 kidney stones from a patient with only 27 per cent kidney function. This remarkable feat was accomplished by…
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Why are US kids dying due to the flu?
New Delhi: The flu season in the US, this year, has claimed more than a hundred children’s lives, according to latest estimates from the country’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).…
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US records over 100 pediatric deaths from flu this season
Los Angeles: More than 100 flu-associated pediatric deaths have been reported in the US so far this season, according to data released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).…
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Hyderabad: AIG Hospitals’ new biopsy tech gives results in 5 minutes
Hyderabad: The Asian Institute of Gastroenterology (AIG) in Gachibowli announced on Wednesday, March 6, the introduction of a new technology called VivaScope, which may offer biopsy findings in as little as five…
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Karnataka health dept seals 1093 fake clinics across state
Bengaluru: The Health Department in Karnataka has ramped up its efforts to crack down on illegal medical establishments, uncovering a staggering 1,093 clinics operating without proper authorization across various parts of the…
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Scientists finds more evidence on Covid’s effect on cognition, memory
London: People infected with Covid-19 continue to have deficits in cognitive and memory abilities that last a year or more after infection, according to a study published on Thursday. The study by…
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Takeda, Biological E join hands to make Dengue vaccines accessible
Hyderabad: Japanese firm Takeda and Biological E Limited (BE), a prominent India-based pharmaceutical company, have forged a strategic alliance aimed at providing access to QDENGA (Dengue Tetravalent Vaccine) to all. The collaboration…
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Can dehydration lead to stroke, as mentioned by Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath?
New Delhi: Dehydration — a dangerous loss of body fluid — can be a significant contributing factor for suffering a stroke, said doctors on Tuesday, after Zerodha co-founder and CEO Nithin Kamath…
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50% of time Indian users pick up their phones out of habit: Report
New Delhi: One out of two (50 per cent) times Indian users pick up their phones without knowing why they fired up their smartphone, a new report revealed on Monday. According to…
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Doctor-population ratio stands at 1:834, says Centre, includes AYUSH doctors
New Delhi: The doctor-population ratio in the country stands at 1:834 which is better than the WHO standard of 1:1000, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya told Lok Sabha on Friday. As per…
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Poonam Pandey likely to lead Centre’s cervical cancer awareness campaign
New Delhi: Actor Poonam Pandey is likely to be the brand ambassador of the government’s national campaign to spread awareness of cervical cancer. According to sources, Pandey and her team are in…