Health
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Healthcare buildings to be built with Indian assistance in Nepal
Kathmandu: Two health post buildings will be constructed in Indrawati Rural Municipality of central Sindhupalchowk district with Indian grant assistance, the Indian Embassy in Nepal said on Tuesday. Jhamka Nath Nepal, Chairperson…
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Novo Nordisk brings Ozempic to India for type 2 diabetes treatment
New Delhi: Danish pharma major Novo Nordisk on Friday launched its blockbuster type 2 diabetes treatment injection Ozempic, globally popular for its weight-loss benefits. Ozempic is now available in India as 0.25…
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USFDA approves Alembic Pharmaceuticals’ generic eye infection treatment suspension
New Delhi: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd on Thursday said it has received final approval from the US health regulator for its generic version of Loteprednol Etabonate and Tobramycin ophthalmic suspension used for treatment…
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Study reveals mosquito-borne diseases perceived as rapidly escalating threats to humanity
New Delhi: Mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue could be the most rapidly escalating threats to humanity, followed by tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS, with climate change emerging as a primary driver of…
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Medicines alone will not solve global obesity woes: WHO
New Delhi: While obesity is growing as a global health challenge contributing to millions of preventable deaths each year, the World Health Organisation (WHO), in a new report on Monday, said that…
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Indian researchers discover natural colon cancer treatment
Long Pepper, not only spices up Indian cuisine but has the potential to treat Colon Cancer. According to a consortia of researchers led by the National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela),…
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India a leader in living-donor liver transplants due to infra, regulatory oversight: Experts
New Delhi: India has emerged as a global leader in living-donor liver transplantations (LDLT) due to its infrastructure, specialised surgical expertise and robust regulatory oversight, experts said at a conference here on…
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WHO report confirms reduction in TB cases, deaths over 10 yrs: Govt
New Delhi: In response to certain reports suggesting a rise in tuberculosis (TB) cases over the past decade, official sources in the Central TB Division have stated that the data confirms that…
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India falls 13 places in latest global climate change performance
Belem: India has slipped 13 places from its previous ranking to 23rd position in a latest global chart on climate change performance, brought out by a group of three organisations, mainly due…
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Are berries safe to eat? How worried should I be about the pesticide dimethoate?
Adelaide: Australia’s regulator has suspended use of a common pesticide used on blueberries, raspberries and blackberries known as dimethoate. But this year-long suspension isn’t due to any new information about the pesticide…
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India logged highest number of TB cases in 2024: WHO report
New Delhi: India accounted for the highest number of TB cases in 2024, followed by Indonesia, the Philippines, China, and Pakistan, said the WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2025, as it called for…
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Why young adults face more joint pain and how to fix it
Joint pain can really make it tough to get around, whether you’re playing cricket or just sitting in class. It used to be a problem mostly for elderly people, but now even…
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India’s breast cancer awareness must go beyond symbolism
Since 1985, the world has turned pink every October. From campaigns by global fashion brands to heritage monuments illuminated in pink hues, Breast Cancer Awareness Month has become an act of support…
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Doctor’s suicide note sparks probe; post-mortem shows hanging as cause
Mumbai: The post-mortem report of the female doctor, whose suicide following alleged rape has led to the arrest of two persons, including a police officer, in Maharashtra, has cited ‘asphyxia due to…
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Doctors at NIMS perform rare heart procedure, first for its kind in Telangana
Hyderabad: The cardiology department at Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) has achieved a milestone by successfully performing a Pulmonary Artery Denervation procedure, which is a first for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh…
