Health
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15 prisoners at Haridwar district jail test HIV positive
Haridwar: Fifteen inmates of the Haridwar district jail have tested HIV positive, prison authorities said. More than 1,000 inmates are lodged in the prison. Senior Jail Superintendent Manoj Kumar Arya said prisoners…
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Every 2 min a woman died from pregnancy and childbirth in 2023 globally
New Delhi: A woman died almost every two minutes, or more than 700 women died daily from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth in 2023, according to data from the UN…
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Study of cardiac cells in space to help repair heart damage on Earth
New Delhi: A new study of cardiac cells at the International Space Station (ISS) is set to pave the way for repair of the heart damage on Earth. Researchers from Emory University…
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Telangana Assembly passes resolution adopting Central Organ Donation Act
Hyderabad: The Telangana Assembly passed a resolution, adopting the Transplantation of Human Organs Act (Central Act 42), 1994 and Rules, 1995 (THOA), and Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues (Amendment) Act of…
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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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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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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…