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Delhi’s air quality continues to be ‘very poor’
New Delhi: Delhi’s air quality remained in the “very poor” category on Saturday with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 346. Government agencies said the air quality will deteriorate further…
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Health
Health experts signal increase in mental problems amid COVID-19
New Delhi: Public health experts have flagged a manifold increase in mental health cases amid the coronavirus pandemic, with many attributing the rising stress and anxiety levels to isolation, loss…
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Mumbai News
Loose cigarettes ban in Maha as they don’t have health warnings
Mumbai: A complete ban on the sale of loose cigarettes and beedis has been imposed by the Maharashtra Public Health department owing to the lack of health warnings on individual items outside the box. “The ban…
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Politics
PM Shinzo Abe resigns, clearing way for successor
Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his Cabinet resigned, clearing the way for his successor to take over after parliamentary confirmation later Wednesday. Abe, Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, announced last…
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Hyderabad News
Jr docs halt strike after assurances from Osmania Hospital admin
Hyderabad: Junior doctors from Osmania Medical College (OMC) on Saturday temporarily called-off their strike, after the superintendent of Osmania General Hospital (OGH) passed orders to set-up ad-hoc operation theatres in…
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Hyderabad News
Demanding better facilities, Osmania Hospital junior docs go on strike
Hyderabad:Left with no other choice, close to 200 junior doctors and interns of Osmania Medical College (OMC), who work at the state-run Osmania General Hospital (OGH), have boycotted duties and…
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Tips to stay healthy when you are busy
Hyderabad: The National Nutrition Week (NNW) is an annual nutrition event initiated by Food and Nutrition Board, Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India. It is observed throughout…
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Pranab Mukherjee’s health declines; suffers septic shock
New Delhi: Former President Pranab Mukherjee is in a deep coma and on ventilator support, the Army Research and Referral Hospital said on Wednesday. He has been hospitalized for the…
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Health
Raising awareness about diabetes, a costly ailment
With over 75 million diabetic people, India is the second most affected country in the world after China! According to recent surveys, one in six people in the world with…
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Health
Quit smoking to reduce stroke risk: Study
Seoul: Scientists have urged people with atrial fibrillation — the most common heart rhythm disorder — to quit smoking if they want to reduce stroke risk. Previous studies have shown that…
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Reports: Abe expresses intent to step down due to health
Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has expressed intention to step down, citing his declining health, according to Japan’s NHK television and other media. Breaking News: Shinzo Abe, Japan’s longest-serving prime…
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Tid Bits
Mango magic!
New Delhi: Apart from having the most versatile flavour, mangoes have a lot of health benefits as well. It’s no gamer that this fruit is referred to as the ‘King…
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Health
Check out Milind Soman’s tips to keep your fitness game on
Due to the nationwide lockdown that was imposed by the central government to curb the spread of covid-19, gyms and other fitness centres were shut for a few months. Many…
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Hyderabad News
S P Balasubrahmanyam continues to remain on life-support
Hyderabad: Popular playback singer SP Balasubrahmanyam, who was diagnosed with COVID-19, continues to remain on life-support, the hospital medical bulletin read. However, it also mentions that his health is stable. The…
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Hyderabad News
Singer SP Balasubramanyam health condition is serious
Hyderabad: The famous Telugu singer SP Balasubramaniam, who has been infected by deadly Covid-19 virus has deteriorated at Chennai based MGM hospital. He was immediately rushed to the ICU facility…
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Health
Nutritious diet can help fight pandemic
Adelaide (Australia): In the midst of a global pandemic, eating well in a sustainable way is more important now than ever, suggest experts from Flinders University, Australia. ‘Eating local’ and…
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India
Heavy smoking linked to increased health risks
Sydney: Each cigarette smoked a day by heavy smokers increases the risk of contracting several diseases by more than 30 per cent, warn researchers. The study, which links heavy smoking with…
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Lifestyle
How your psyche affects your skin health
New Delhi: The skin and the mind are intricately related. The story is more complex than the proverbial appearance of “dark circles under the eyes” if you have not slept…
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Top Stories
Corn silk that you discard has enormous health benefits
A corn cob that grows in a field and entangled in its silk also has numerous remedies. Who would have thought the silky hair have plethora of benefits.
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Lifestyle
The UK announces plans to tackle ‘obesity time bomb’
London: The UK has announced plans to tackle the “obesity time bomb”, with a ban on adverts for junk food at specific times, the cancellation of “buy one get one free”…
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Lifestyle
Panda eyes or dark circles?
New Delhi: It’s plausible to think that one of the impacts of the lockdown is radiating skin; being away from the pollution and no makeup should have been a blessing…
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Health
Want to live longer? Follow a plant-based protein diet
New York: If you want to lead a healthy, long life, read on. Researchers have found that diets high in protein, mainly plant protein, are associated with a lower risk of…
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Lifestyle
Migraine: All you need to know
New Delhi: Headache is a blanket term used to describe pain on one or both sides of the head and upper part of the neck. According to the WHO, every…
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India
Health infrastructure of Taj city in focus
Agra: Covid-19 sample testing facilities have dramatically improved in Agra, with latest machines and more trained manpower, as also the response mechanism to the pandemic, which is a signs of…
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Lifestyle
Sweeten day to day life without thinking of the calories
New Delhi: The pandemic might be overstaying its welcome, but the past few months have taught us to prioritise our health and well-being to ensure fitness and immunity. With the…
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Hyderabad News
Telangana Health dept launches public health grievance number
Hyderabad:In wake of growing complaints against the private hospitals for charging hefty bills and other issues in connection with the COVID-19 treatment, Department of Public Health Telangana have introduced a…
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Lifestyle
Sports, physical activities help imbibe life values in kids: Mandira Bedi
New Delhi: Just like most parents, actor and fitness icon Mandira Bedi, who swears by the philosophy of ‘sweat now, shine later’, tried to ensure a healthy and active lifestyle…
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News
Bubonic plague case confirmed in Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar: A suspected case of bubonic plague reported in Mongolia’s Govi-Altai province has been confirmed as positive, the country’s Health Ministry said on Tuesday. “The result of a polymerase chain reaction…
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Lifestyle
Only 3% Indians realise the importance of consuming adequate protein: Study
New Delhi: Although 95 per cent of Indian mothers claim to know protein as a macro-nutrient, only three per cent of the population really understands the prominent functions of protein…
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Lifestyle
Getting a grip on ageing
New Delhi: We’ve all battled with a lid that just won’t budge. Maybe we tried banging it on the counter or holding it under hot water, and if all else…
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