Health
Health news focuses on public health updates, medical advisories, hospitals, government health schemes, and wellness initiatives. Coverage highlights information aimed at improving awareness and public safety.
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Covid vaccine not linked to decrease in fertility: Study
Amid several claims of vaccination and reduced fertility, a study of nearly 60,000 women showed that the Covid vaccine played…
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GST cuts on cancer drugs, higher tobacco tax boosting public health: AIIMS study
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) exemption of lifesaving cancer drugs and higher taxation on tobacco products are the steps…
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World-first fingerstick test to expand hepatitis B diagnosis access
Published in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology, the study showed that the point-of-care test can deliver results within an hour…
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IIT Bombay develops method to recover T-cells for cancer therapies
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay have developed a simpler and more efficient method to recover immune…
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Ayushman Arogya Mandirs strengthening fight against cancer: JP Nadda
Ayushman Arogya Mandirs is strengthening the fight against cancer in India, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on World Cancer…
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Typhoid Deaths Rising in Telangana, Health Experts Sound Serious Warning
Typhoid deaths are rising sharply in Telangana, with the state accounting for one in five typhoid fatalities in India. Experts…
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WHO monitoring Nipah cases in India, rules out travel curbs
Following confirmation, an extensive public health response was activated. A total of 196 individuals who had contact with the confirmed…
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Govt flags growing digital addiction, mental health crisis in children, youth
Digital addiction is growing as a significant health problem among children and the youth and is also contributing to the…
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Awareness gap fuelling mental health disorders in young Indian adults: Experts
They pointed out that the Covid-19 pandemic, combined with economic uncertainty and changing social structures, has further intensified stress, anxiety,…
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Plastics emissions to double health risks worldwide by 2040: Study
The modelling-based study compared the global human health impacts of several different future scenarios for plastics consumption and waste management…
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Thailand enhances screening of flights originating from Nipah Virus high-risk region
Thailand's Civil Aviation Authority announced that it will implement comprehensive screening for all flights arriving from India's West Bengal, a…
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Childhood vaccines do not raise risk of epilepsy: Study
“Incident epilepsy was not associated with up-to-date vaccination status or cumulative vaccine aluminum exposure among children less than 4 years…
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Scientists Find Way to Spot Cardiovascular Risk Years in Advance
A team of German researchers has developed a new imaging technology that can noninvasively scan your skin and also reveal…
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Govt launches new online AI course to train doctors, boost healthcare delivery
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare,…
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Human heart regrows muscle cells after heart attack: Study
In a world-first discovery, scientists in Australia have found that the human heart can regrow muscle cells after a heart…
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Study proves maternal use of paracetamol not linked to autism, ADHD
Mother’s intake of paracetamol during pregnancy does not raise the risk of autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and intellectual disability…
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World Bank approves $286 mn loan to boost healthcare access in Bengal
The World Bank on Friday approved a loan of $286 million for a new programme to enhance access to healthcare…
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Your mouth bacteria can predict risk of chronic liver disease, says study
Your mouth bacteria can significantly affect your gut health, and predict the risk of chronic liver disease, finds a study.
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Increase taxes on fruit juices, sugary drinks, alcohol to reduce diabetes and cancers: WHO
Increasing taxes on fruit juices, sugary drinks, and alcohol is essential to curb the rising non-communicable diseases such as obesity,…
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AIIMS Raipur crosses 100 robotic surgeries in four months
AIIMS Raipur has completed 100 robotic-assisted surgeries within four months of launching its robotic programme, marking an important milestone for…
