Health
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Scientists link type 2 diabetes with some obesity-related cancers
London: A new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes (T2D) has been linked to a subsequent increase in the risk of developing some, but not all, obesity related cancers, according to new research.…
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Telangana govt proposes Rs 1385 crore for new medical, nursing colleges
Hyderabad: The Telangana government has proposed allocating Rs 1,385.29 crore for constructing new medical colleges, nursing colleges, and super-specialty hospitals under the Directorate of Medical Education (DME) in the 2025-26 state budget.…
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Apollo Hospitals launches ‘Joint Preservation’ program from Hyderabad
Hyderabad: With its focus on early intervention and personalised treatment of joints, Apollo Hospitals launched its innovative ‘Joint Preservation’ program on Monday, March 17, so that individuals can maintain their mobility through…
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Western diet may raise risk of lung cancer: Study
New Delhi: Western diet, often high in salt, sugar and fat, has the potential to raise the risk of cancer in the lungs, finds a study. Previous research has shown the link…
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Adivasis in Telangana hit by low-yield maize seeds
Hyderabad: Adivasi maize seed producing farmers in Mulugu district have lost heavily after getting low yield on the maize seeds given to them by seed companies. Many of the farmers and farm…
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Obesity major cause of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Hyderabad doctors
Hyderabad: With the World Sleep Day being observed on March 14, it is essential to understand what Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and its implications on people’s health. World Sleep Day World Sleep…
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NIMS Hyderabad to hold walk-ins for medical officers, senior residents on Mar 17
Hyderabad: The Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) is conducting walk-in interviews for medical officers in emergency medicine, and senior residents in emergency medicine, radio-diagnosis and anaesthesiology on March 17. The interviews…
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Fluoride in drinking water linked with impaired childhood cognition: Study
London: Exposure to fluoride during the foetal stage or early childhood may impair cognition in children, a new study has warned. Published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, the study from Karolinska…
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India most likely undercounting heat-related deaths: Former WHO
New Delhi: India is “most likely” undercounting heat-related deaths due to a lack of robust data, but the government is now improving surveillance to minimise the impact of extreme conditions on health,…
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14-year-old student dies of heart attack during trip to theme park
Mumbai: A 14-year-old student of a municipal school died after suffering a heart attack at a well-known theme park where he had gone on a trip with others pupils in Maharashtra’s Raigad…
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Newly discovered bat coronavirus can spread to humans like Covid-19: Experts
New Delhi: The newly discovered bat coronavirus — HKU5-CoV-2 — can spread to humans like Covid-19, said experts on Saturday, raising fresh health concerns. HKU5-CoV-2 was identified by a team of Chinese…
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Just 5 minutes of exercise daily can ward off dementia risk in elderly: Study
New Delhi: Just five minutes of exercise, that is moderate to vigorous, daily can help the elderly stave off the risk of dementia, according to a study. Researchers from the Johns Hopkins…
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Plant-rich, low saturated-fat diet may help reduce psoriasis severity: Study
New Delhi: A diet rich in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy foods, and lean meats, low in salt and sugar can help reduce the severity of psoriasis — a skin…
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Video: Several NMIMS students in Telangana’s Jadcherla suffer food poisoning
Hyderabad: Several students studying in Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal (SVKM) Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) in Jadcherla suffered food poisoning on Thursday, February 20, after having their meal on…
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Osmania Hospital denies treatment to woman over Aadhar card
Hyderabad: In a disturbing incident, a woman was allegedly denied medical treatment on Sunday, February 16, from Hyderabad’s Osmania Hospital after she failed to produce an Aadhaar card. The woman, Pramila from…
