Health
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Study finds anti-cholesterol drugs may reduce risk of death in diabetes patients
New Delhi: Statins, which help treat high cholesterol, may significantly reduce risk of death and major cardiovascular events in adults with type 2 diabetes, including among those considered at low cardiovascular risk,…
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With 97 pc drop in malaria cases, India set to eradicate disease soon: Amit Shah
Ahmedabad: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said India has recorded a 97 per cent reduction in malaria cases and the country will be free of the disease in a “short…
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Indian counterfeit rabies vaccine flagged by Australia, maker clarifies
New Delhi: Days after Australia issued an advisory against counterfeit rabies vaccine in India, a public sector manufacturer of the vaccine ‘Abhayrab’ clarified that the concern revolves around a specific batch identified…
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ADHD drugs boost alertness, reward perception rather than focus: Study
New Delhi: Prescription medicines used to treat ADHD may be working by making one more alert and interested in tasks, rather than directly improving their ability to focus as was previously thought,…
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Non-veg diet, poor sleep and obesity increase risk of breast cancer: Study
New Delhi: Non-vegetarian diet, poor sleep and obesity have been associated with increased risk of breast cancer which is expected to rise by about 5.6 per cent annually leading to an estimated…
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No gym or regular routine? Here’s how to stay fit over the holiday break
Joondalup: The festive season can throw our exercise routines out the window. You might be staying somewhere different, with no access to a gym. Maybe your yoga studio is closed or social…
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Air pollution now year-round public health crisis, threatening India’s growth: Experts
New Delhi: Health experts and policymakers on Thursday warned that prolonged exposure to pollution is fuelling a sharp rise in strokes, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s, and mental…
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Hyderabad woman wins Rs 5 L compensation over surgery negligence
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission–II has slammed a Chennai-based hospital and its doctors for gross medical negligence after they left surgical cotton and thread inside a woman’s abdomen during…
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Delhi pollution: Experts caution against ‘smog-eating’ surfaces
New Delhi: As the Delhi government moves ahead with plans to develop “smog-eating” surfaces in the city, environmental experts on Wednesday warned that such technological interventions should not replace efforts to curb…
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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),…
