Health
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Covid pandemic reversed progress of last 10 years in global life expectancy: WHO
Geneva: The recent deadly Covid-19 pandemic reversed the last 10 years’ steady gain seen in life expectancy at birth and healthy life expectancy at birth (HALE) worldwide, according to a new report…
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Sitting for over 8 hrs inactively akin to smoking: Hyderabad doctor
Hyderabad: Sitting for prolonged periods, often required by many jobs, can seriously jeopardize your health and even shorten your lifespan to a degree comparable to the risks posed by obesity and smoking,…
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Hyderabad neurologist’s post on importance of sleep goes viral
Hyderabad: A leading neurologist from Hyderabad is making headlines with a message about sleep. Dr. Sudhir Kumar of Apollo Hospitals is stressing just how important sleep is to our health. He says…
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DCGI orders withdrawal of cancer drug Olaparib for certain treatments
New Delhi: The Drug Controller General of India has asked drug regulators in all states and Union territories to withdraw AstraZeneca’s anti-cancer drug Olaparib tablets for treatment in patients who have received…
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Menstruation festival to be celebrated in 11 countries from May 21
Thane: Maasika Mahotsav, a week-long festival that aims to destigmatise periods through sports, arts and cultural Programmes, will be celebrated from May 21 in 11 countries. As many as 33 organisations will…
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Neuralink chip can help restore full body control in people suffering from paralysis: Musk
New Delhi: Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Saturday said his brain-computer interface company, Neuralink, can help restore full body control in people suffering from paralysis in the near future. Neuralink…
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Government slashes prices of 41 commonly used medicines
New Delhi: The government has reduced the prices of 41 commonly used medicines and six formulations used to treat diseases such as diabetes, heart and liver ailments. Antacids, multivitamins, and antibiotics are…
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Premature menopause may raise risk of early death: Study
Women who enter menopause before the age of 40 are more likely to die young, finds a study. The study presented at the 26th European Congress of Endocrinology in Sweden, however, showed…
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At least 1 in 5 new mothers experiences postpartum depression: Doctors
While parenthood comes as a blessing for many, for more than 20 percent of mothers, the new chapter of life creates stress, anxiety, and postpartum depression, which can turn fatal for both…
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NIN Hyderabad warns of health risks posed by protein supplements
Hyderabad: The National Institute of Nutrition has recently updated its dietary guidelines, advising both the general public and athletes against the consumption of protein supplements. The advisory is based on the latest…
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AstraZeneca starts global withdrawal of COVID-19 vaccine
London: UK-based pharmaceutical major AstraZeneca has started global withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine, which was provided in India as ‘Covishield’ in partnership with Serum Institute of India, days after it admitted to…
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Sun, sweat and sugar: Navigating diabetes in summer
As almost the entire country is reeling under a heatwave and red alerts being issued for various places through out India, it is important for people with diabetes to take some precautionary…
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Covishield study finds risk of blood clot post vaccination
London: People with blood group O have an increased risk of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT), or venous stroke, after taking the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, administered as Covishield in India, claimed a large study.…
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Intense heat scorches swathes of India
New Delhi: Large swathes of India reeled from searing heat and stifling humidity on Monday with maximum temperatures soaring to 45 degrees Celsius, straining power grids and prompting health warnings from government…
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Study confirms air pollution increases risk of Alzheimer’s disease
New Delhi: A small study of brain autopsies has provided evidence that prolonged exposure to air pollution may raise the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. While ambient air pollution is known to…
