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‘Yoga for healthy ageing’: Ayush Ministry launches nationwide drive ahead of International Yoga Day

New Delhi, June 14 : With “Yoga for Healthy Ageing” as the theme for International Day of Yoga...
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TN heightens vigil against Nipah virus after cases reported in West Bengal

Chennai, Jan 19:  Tamil Nadu has stepped up disease surveillance and hospital preparedness following the confirmation of two...
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WHO sounds alarm over ‘sharp increases’ in HIV cases in Philippines, Fiji, Papua

New Guinea Manila, Oct 24: The World Health Organisation (WHO) in the Western Pacific region has raised an...
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Application of AI will finally determine future of life: Dr. Harsha Bhattacharjee

GUWAHATI, Oct 17: The Department of Optometry under the Royal School of Allied Health Sciences at The Assam Royal...
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High carb, saturated fat, low protein intake driving diabetes, obesity in India: ICMR study

New Delhi, Sep 30: The rapidly changing eating habits with high intake of carbohydrates and saturated fat, with...
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New blood test to predict risk of liver cirrhosis, cancer within 10 years

New Delhi, Sep 29: A newly developed blood test may aid in predicting the risk of developing severe...
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Australian scientists supercharge vinegar’s antibacterial effect with nanoparticles

Sydney, Sep 23: Adding microscopic particles to vinegar enhances their effectiveness against dangerous bacterial infections and may help...
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Study claims artificial sweeteners can lead to faster cognitive decline

New Delhi, Sep 13:  Long-term use of artificial sweeteners or low- and no-calorie sweeteners, used mainly by people...
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India’s Legendary Physiotherapist Prof. Ali Irani takes Session at Royal Global University

Guwahati, Sept 5: The Assam Royal Global University today celebrated World Physiotherapy Day with an enlightening and eye-opening...
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IIT Guwahati’s new nanosensor can instantly detect cancer-causing pollutants in water

New Delhi, Sep 1: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati have developed a novel sensor from...
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Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes may affect men and women differently: Study

New Delhi, Aug 25: While both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes raise the risk of heart disease...
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Over 500 nuclear medicine facilities available in govt, private sector: Jitendra Singh

New Delhi, July 30: More than 500 nuclear medicine facilities are available in the government and private sectors,...
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Traditional medicine crucial to achieving global goals of Universal Health Coverage: Ayush Ministry

New Delhi, July 4:  Global goals like Universal Health Coverage (UHC) can only be met when traditional medicine...
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Active Covid cases in Manipur stand at 217

Imphal, June 28: Even though the positivity rate declined by 7.5 per cent over the past two days,...
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India’s population reaches 1.46 billion, sees decline in fertility rate: UN

New Delhi, June 10: While India continues to be the most populous country, with an estimated 1.46 billion...
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Early periods, later menopause linked to slower brain ageing in women

New Delhi, June 6: Women with early onset of periods, and later menopause -- which means a longer...
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Study finds common gene variant that doubles dementia risk for men

New Delhi, May 31: Australian researchers have identified a common genetic variant that doubles the risk of dementia...
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INSACOG data shows NB.1.8.1, LF.7 Covid variants active in India

New Delhi, May 24: Amid reports of increasing cases of SARS-CoV-2 virus in India, data from the Indian...
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Grateful for India’s commitment, support to Pandemic Accord: WHO chief

New Delhi, May 22: Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) has thanked...
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Sleep well, avoid junk food to keep your liver healthy

New Delhi, April 26: Having a good night's sleep and avoiding junk food is essential to keep the...
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Scientists create novel method to identify healthy and cancerous cells

Tokyo, April 19: Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University in Japan on Saturday said they have found that the...
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New blood test offers hope for early detection of Parkinson’s disease

Jerusalem, April 12: Israeli researchers have developed a new RNA-based blood test for detecting Parkinson's disease long before...
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India has 3.45 lakh registered homoeopathy doctors, 277 hospitals: Ayush Ministry

New Delhi, April 10: India currently has 3.45 lakh registered homoeopathy doctors, 277 homoeopathy hospitals, 8,593 homoeopathy dispensaries,...
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Rakul Preet Singh shares simple daily practices to boost well-being on World Health Day

Mumbai, April 7: On World Health Day, actress Rakul Preet Singh took to social media to share some...
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Shilpa Shetty celebrates World Health Day with yoga asanas

Mumbai, April 7: On World Health Day, actress Shilpa Shetty took to social media to celebrate the occasion...
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India’s 1st robotic system performs cardiac telesurgery over a distance of 2,000 Km

Bengaluru, March 28: Made-in-India surgical robotic system maker SS Innovations on Friday announced that its SSI Mantra has...
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Early diagnosis of TB crucial for effective treatment: Health Ministry

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Early diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) is crucial for the treatment to be effective,...
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India’s digital disease surveillance system a model for other countries: Anupriya Patel

New Delhi, March 17: India’s digital disease surveillance system is a model for other countries wanting to boost...
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Western diet may raise risk of lung cancer: Study

New Delhi, March 14: Western diet, often high in salt, sugar and fat, has the potential to raise...
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Common diabetes drug price slashed in India due to generic versions

New Delhi, March 13:  The price of commonly used diabetes drug empagliflozin has been slashed by almost one-tenth,...
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Ayush Ministry to evaluate potential of Ayurveda formulation for diabetes

New Delhi, March 10: The Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Kolkata, under the Central Council for Research in...
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Jan Aushadhi Diwas shows India’s commitment to quality, affordable medicines for all: PM Modi

New Delhi, March 7: Jan Aushadhi Diwas shows India’s commitment to provide quality and affordable medicines for all...
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Genetic, lifestyle factors may explain why Down syndrome leads to dementia: Study

New Delhi, March 1: A team of US researchers has decoded that genetic and lifestyle factors may determine...
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New blood test to help detect risk of 30 age-related diseases

New Delhi, Feb 26: A team of international researchers has developed a new blood test that could predict...
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Shreya Ghoshal supports PM Modi’s anti-obesity initiative: It is the need of the hour

Mumbai, Feb 25: Singer Shreya Ghoshal has joined the growing list of celebrities supporting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s...
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Mirabai Chanu joins PM Modi’s ‘fight against obesity,’ further nominates Sindhu, Gukesh, Paes and others

New Delhi, Feb 24: Tokyo Olympic silver medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu has said that she is feeling honoured...
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Health Ministry launches screening drive against high BP, diabetes, cancer in adults

New Delhi, Feb 20: In a bid to tackle the escalating burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in the...
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Health Ministry to launch nationwide screening drive for high BP, diabetes, cancer

New Delhi, Feb 18: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has announced a nationwide screening drive...
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Alcohol-related cancers a growing concern in India, say experts

New Delhi, Feb 17: Alcohol-related cancers are a growing concern in India, said health experts on Monday, even...
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Cardiologists of global repute chart roadmap for cardiology facilities at PIMC

  Guwahati, February 15: In a significant step towards strengthening cardiology services in the region, three distinguished cardiologists of...
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GBS outbreak: Mumbai reports first death

Mumbai, Feb 12: A 53-year-old man, a resident of Wadala, who working as a ward attendant at the...
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Study shows potassium-enriched salt can reduce recurrent stroke risk

New Delhi, Feb 11: Potassium supplements in salt can significantly reduce the risks of stroke recurrence as well...
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Adani Group joins Mayo Clinic, donates Rs 6,000 cr to build two integrated health campuses in India

Ahmedabad, Feb 10: Gautam Adani, the Chairman of the Adani Group, on Monday announced to launch Adani Health...
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Tele-MANAS mental health helpline handles over 18.1 lakh calls: Centre

New Delhi, Feb 7: The Tele MANAS toll-free number, launched as part of the national tele-mental health programme...
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Indian researchers’ new drug delivery system to revolutionise arthritis treatment

New Delhi, Feb 4: Researchers from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) Mohali, an autonomous institution...
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GBS outbreak: Centre asks Maha govt to step up monitoring and implement adequate measures

Mumbai, Feb 4: Amid 163 suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) cases and five suspected deaths in Maharashtra, the Union...
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‘Game changer’: Gurugram doctors hail Ayushman Bharat for cancer treatment

Gurugram, Feb 4: As the world observes Cancer Day on February 4, doctors at a Gurugram hospital praised...
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IIT-G develops multi-stage clinical trial method for personalised medical care

Guwahati, Feb 3: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati (IIT-G) here, in collaboration with leading institutions worldwide,...
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Budget’s health provisions to reduce financial burden on cancer patients, boost care: Expert

New Delhi, Feb 3: Health benefits announced in the Union Budget are expected to reduce the financial burden...
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IIT Guwahati’s new multi-stage clinical trial method to enhance personalised medical care

Guwahati, Feb 3: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, in collaboration with leading global institutions, have...
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IIT Madras launches Bharat cancer genome atlas to boost research, personalised treatment

Chennai, Feb 3: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras on Monday launched Bharat cancer genome atlas to...
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Union Budget: FM exempts basic customs duty on 36 life-saving drugs; boosts medical tourism

New Delhi, Feb 1: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced exemptions on basic customs duty on...
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Eco Survey raises concerns on rising ultra-processed food consumption, proposes health tax

New Delhi, Jan 31: Increasing consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) -- rich in sugar, salt, and unsaturated fats...
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India making tremendous strides in tackling Neglected Tropical Diseases: Health Ministry

New Delhi, Jan 30: India is making tremendous strides in tackling Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD), said the Ministry...
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Sudha Murty: ‘Healthy eating, yoga, and meditation are key to fitness’

New Delhi, Jan 30:  Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty, who is the wife of renowned businessman, and founder...
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New voice-based approach to enable early detection of Alzheimer’s

New Delhi, Jan 28: In a bid to overcome language limitations posed by Alzheimer's disease, a team of...
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Rise of Ayush increasingly making India a health tourism hub

New Delhi, Jan 28: With the rise of the AYUSH system (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and...
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Maharashtra reports first death of rare disease Guillain-Barre Syndrome

Mumbai, Jan 26: Maharashtra has reported its first death due to Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) after a Pune-based Chartered...
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Stress during early pregnancy may affect kids’ health later

New Delhi, Jan 22:  High maternal stress hormone levels during early pregnancy can have a lasting effect on...
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Child succumbs to mysterious disease in J&K’s Rajouri, toll rises to 13

Jammu, Jan 14: One more child died of a mysterious disease on Tuesday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri...
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2 children test positive for HMPV in Nagpur, no surge in respiratory illness: Centre

New Delhi, Jan 7: Two children in Maharashtra’s Nagpur have tested positive for Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), taking the...
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Two children test positive for HMPV in Chennai, recovering

Chennai, Jan 6: Two children in Chennai have tested positive for Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) and are recovering, officials...
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8-month-old baby in Bengaluru becomes India’s 1st case of HMPV; Karnataka to hold emergency meeting

Bengaluru, Jan 6: India has detected the first case of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) -- currently causing an...
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HMPV a ‘winter occurrence,’ ‘less severe, spreading on a smaller scale’: China

New Delhi, Jan 4: The Covid-like Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), currently spreading in China is just a ‘winter occurrence,’...
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HMPV outbreak in China: No need to worry, say Indian health officials

New Delhi, Jan 3: Even as China is reportedly seeing an outbreak of Covid-like Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), Indian...
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Societal inequality may reduce brain health: Study

New Delhi, Dec 27: Socio-economic disparities may cause changes in brain structure and connectivity associated with ageing and...
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Many factors distort blood pressure reading: report

New York, Dec 18: More often than not, patients and even nurses and doctors are skipping steps that...
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Increased intake of plant protein to boost your heart health

New Delhi, Dec 2: Eating more plant-based protein than animal-based protein may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular...
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Study finds potential genes linking depression to menstrual pain

New Delhi, Nov 27: Women suffering from depression are more likely to experience menstrual pain (also known as...
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Weight loss, diabetes drugs can also protect kidneys: Study

New Delhi, Nov 26: The popular glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists known to help in weight loss as...
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Sidhu makes U-turn, says wife underwent cancer treatment along with Ayurveda-based diet

New Delhi, Nov 25: After facing severe backlash from oncologists across the country for claiming diet can cure...
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No single magic formula for cancer, say oncologists slamming Sidhu for ‘sensationalism’

New Delhi, Nov 25: Chemotherapy, surgery, or radiation forms the backbone of the treatment against cancer and there...
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Unproven remedies: Tata Memorial Hospital slams Sidhu’s viral ‘diet cure’ cancer claim

New Delhi, Nov 23:  After a video of former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu surfaced in which he described...
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AI-powered voice analysis may revolutionise early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease

New Delhi, Nov 21: Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based algorithms that can detect subtle changes in a person's voice and...
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Japanese researchers find diabetes drugs’ potential to protect kidneys

New Delhi, Nov 18: A team of Japanese researchers has found a class of diabetes drugs that help...
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Mahima Chaudhry and Dr. Sanjeeva Srivastava Unveil 4D Omics Innovations for Cancer Diagnostics at IIT Bombay

Mumbai, Nov 14: On November 12, 2024, IIT Bombay hosted a symposium titled "Pioneering the Future of Healthcare...
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86pc diabetics in India facing anxiety, depression; women more affected: Report

New Delhi, Nov 13: More than 4 in 5 Indians, or 86 per cent of Indians living with...
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Over 5 lakh elderly above 70 enroll for Ayushman cards; highest from MP, Kerala

New Delhi, Nov 13: More than five lakh senior citizens who are 70 and above have been enrolled...
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Research links frailty to dementia risk

Sydney, Nov 12: An Australian-led international research has found that frailty increases a person's risk of developing dementia....
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Kidney disease, diabetes may raise heart disease risk 28 years earlier

New Delhi, Nov 11: People with chronic kidney disease (CKD), Type 2 diabetes, or both were predicted to...
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Doctor explains why a low-salt diet may not be healthy for everyone

New Delhi, Nov 8:  A healthy person should not consume a low-salt diet as it may adversely raise...
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City doctors report a rise in digestive disorders due to air pollution

New Delhi, Nov 6:  Amid continuing poor air quality in the national capital, doctors on Wednesday reported a...
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New antibody treatment boosts immune response against tumor: study

Jerusalem, Nov 4: Israeli researchers and their colleagues from the United States developed an antibody-based treatment that empowers...
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Glaucoma drug may help fight against dementia: Study

New Delhi, Oct 31: Animal studies have shown the potential of a drug commonly used to treat glaucoma...
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MP wild elephant deaths: Toll touches 7 as 3 more die, two still critical

Bhopal, Oct 30: Three more wild elephants who were critical died early on Wednesday, taking the death toll...
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Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card to provide free hospital treatment to all above 70 years: PM Modi

New Delhi, Oct 30: Senior citizens aged 70 and above can avail free hospital treatment with the Ayushman...
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Calcium supplement, antacid Pan D among CDSCO’s list of spurious drugs

New Delhi, Oct 25: Commonly used calcium supplement Shelcal 500 and antacid Pan D are among the four...
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Prolonged exposure to air pollution may be detrimental to brain

New Delhi, Oct 24:  Even as air quality in the national capital continues to be in the 'very...
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How Covid virus defeats body’s immune response

New Delhi, Oct 22:  Japanese researchers have discovered that SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for Covid-19, carries an enzyme...
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Smokeless tobacco, betel nut drive oral cancer cases in India, highest in South Asia: Lancet

New Delhi, Oct 9:  India has the highest number of oral cancer cases among countries in South Asia,...
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Diabetes, obesity increases risk of liver cancer relapse: Study

New Delhi, Oct 3: Diabetes and obesity can fuel the relapse of liver cancer -- the sixth most...
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Researchers develop new injectable to prevent hypoglycemia in diabetics

New York, Oct 2: A team of researchers on Wednesday reported a new injectable solution to prevent and...
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Study finds 200 chemicals linked to breast cancer in food packaging plastics, paper

New Delhi, Sep 24: A team of researchers has identified nearly 200 potential breast carcinogens in food packaging...
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Study shows antidepressants may improve brain function

Shillong, September 23: A class of drugs that are commonly prescribed to treat depression, and anxiety may also...
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‘Cancer Moonshot’ initiative begins with reducing cervical cancer burden in Indo-Pacific

Shillong, September 22: The 'Cancer Moonshot’ initiative, launched by the Quad countries to help end cancer to save...
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3-5 cups of coffee daily can beat diabetes, high BP, fatty liver risk: Expert

New Delhi, Sep 20: Consuming 3-5 cups of coffee daily can help lower your risk of diabetes, hypertension...
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1 in 4 adults consider weight loss drug use without prescription: Study

Shillong, September 17: Even as injectable weight loss drugs have become a popular option for people struggling with...
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Every 10 pc increase in ultra-processed food intake may raise diabetes risk: Study

Shillong, September 16: Love to binge on savoury snacks, ready meals, and sugar or artificially-sweetened beverages? Beware, every...
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Study links lotions, sunscreens to hormonal disruptions in children

New Delhi, Sep 14: Love to lather your children with lotion to keep their skin hydrated? Beware, a...
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Focussing on bacteria alone will not help combat deadly antimicrobial resistance: Lancet

Shillong, September 13: Including fungal pathogens is crucial in the fight against deadly antimicrobial resistance, which is rapidly...
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