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Homoeopathy adopted in many countries as simple, accessible treatment: President Murmu
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Homoeopathy adopted in many countries as simple, accessible treatment: President...

New Delhi, April 10: Many countries have adopted homeopathy as a simple and accessible treatment method, said President Droupadi Murmu here on the occasion of World Homoeopathy Day. "All over the world, many institutions at international, national and local levels have been promoting...
Lifestyle diseases wreaking havoc
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Lifestyle diseases wreaking havoc

New Delhi, April 10: In an explosive revelation from GOQii's India Fit Report 2024 titled "Thriving at Any Age: The Blueprint for Healthy Longevity," a shocking 45 percent of India's population hovers dangerously close to being classified as Unhealthy. This alarming statistic underscores a nation on...
Last 10 years transformed Indian medical education, added more doctors: Amitabh Kant
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Last 10 years transformed Indian medical education, added more doctors: Amitabh...

New Delhi, April 10: The last 10 years have transformed India’s medical education and have added more to the country, said Amitabh Kant, the G20 Sherpa and former NITI Aayog CEO on Wednesday. “Decade of transformation in Indian medical education. Finally more Doctors in India,” he wrote in a post...
India among top 10 countries with two thirds of hepatitis B & C burden: WHO
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India among top 10 countries with two thirds of hepatitis B & C burden: WHO

New Delhi, April 9: India is among the top 10 countries of the world that represent nearly two-thirds of the burden of hepatitis B and C combined, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) 2024 Global Hepatitis Report released on Tuesday. The 10 countries are China, India, Indonesia,...
Synapses launches $125mn VC fund for STEM innovations in climate & health tech
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Synapses launches $125mn VC fund for STEM innovations in climate & health tech

New Delhi, April 9: Synapse on Tuesday announced the launch of a $125 million venture capital fund to identify and support STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) based solutions for climate change and health. Founded by IIT alumni and veteran investors, Ruchira Shukla and Karthik...
Balanced diet makes immune system more resilient to infections like TB: Health Ministry
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Balanced diet makes immune system more resilient to infections like TB: Health...

New Delhi: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Sunday said that a balanced diet plays an important role in strengthening the immune system, making it more resilient to infections like tuberculosis (TB). In a post on X, the Ministry urged people to make nutritious food choices "to improve...
Govt ready to discuss medical school quota hike in open manner: S Korean minister
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Govt ready to discuss medical school quota hike in open manner: S Korean...

Seoul, April 8: South Korean Health Minister Cho Kyoo-hong on Monday said that the government is ready to discuss the increased quota in medical school admissions with doctors in an open manner if they come up with a unified and more reasonable measure. This comes as about 12,000 trainee doctors...
Scientists develop new technology to decode degenerative brain disorders
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Scientists develop new technology to decode degenerative brain disorders

New Delhi, April 8: A team of South Korean scientists has developed a new labelling technology that can observe neuronal structure in detail and help decode degenerative brain disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, as well as stroke known to cause malfunction and progressive...
India emerges ‘Cancer Capital of the World’: Health of Nation Report
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India emerges ‘Cancer Capital of the World’: Health of Nation Report

Guwahati, April 7: India is witnessing a significant surge in non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and respiratory ailments, which account for 63 percent of deaths in the country. In the latest edition of their annual ‘Health of Nation’ report,...
Hyderabad surgeon conferred with honorary fellowship of American Surgical Association
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Hyderabad surgeon conferred with honorary fellowship of American Surgical...

Hyderabad, April 6: Hyderabad based eminent breast surgeon Dr Raghu Ram Pillarisetti was conferred with the Honorary Fellowship of American Surgical Association (ASA) in Washington DC on Friday. Dr Raghu Ram, the founding director of KIMS Ushalakshmi Centre for Breast Diseases here, is the third...
Doctors caution on heat-related illness as mercury set to reach 40 degrees Celsius
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Doctors caution on heat-related illness as mercury set to reach 40 degrees...

New Delhi, April 6: As mercury is set to reach 40 degrees Celsius, doctors on Saturday advised caution on heat related illness. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday predicted a possibility of the temperatures rising to 39 degrees Celsius in the coming week in the national...
Healthcare industry, individuals must focus on
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Healthcare industry, individuals must focus on 'prevention first': Dr Devi...

New Delhi, April 6: Even as cases of non communicable diseases (NCDs) are rising significantly, the focus of the health care industry as well as individuals must be on ‘prevention first,” said renowned cardiologist Dr Devi Shetty on Saturday, ahead of World Health Day. World Health Day is marked...
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