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Surya Namaskar brings good thoughts to mind, says Raj Education Minister
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Surya Namaskar brings good thoughts to mind, says Raj Education Minister

Jaipur, Feb 15: Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar said on Thursday that practising 'Surya Namaskar' keeps the human body and mind healthy as well as helps a person develop good positive thoughts and keep away from bad habits. The students of private and government schools participated in...
Tripura govt launches universal health insurance scheme
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Tripura govt launches universal health insurance scheme

Agartala, Feb 15: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday launched a universal health insurance scheme -- Mukhya Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (MMJAY) -- under which 4.15 lakh families in the state are expected to be benefited by cashless medical treatment of up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year. ...
St. Jude India ChildCare Centres unveils Happy Healthy Meals
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St. Jude India ChildCare Centres unveils Happy Healthy Meals

New Delhi, Feb 16: St Jude India Childcare Centres, a non-profit organisation that offers hygienic accommodation and holistic care to children battling cancer and their parents, announces the launch of Happy Healthy Meals - a collection of simple everyday recipes that will tickle taste buds and warm...
Migraine & hot flashes may raise heart disease, stroke risk in young women
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Migraine & hot flashes may raise heart disease, stroke risk in young women

New York, Feb 14: Women with both migraine and persistent hot flashes may face significant risk of heart disease and stroke, finds a study. The study, published in the journal Menopause, is the first to examine the joint influences of migraine and hot flashes/night sweats (together called as...
Study decodes how birth weight is linked with heart disease in adulthood
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Study decodes how birth weight is linked with heart disease in adulthood

London, Feb 15: Researchers found that birth weight is linked to heart disease in adults due to risk genes shared by mothers and their children. Most previous studies show that people born small are at increased risk of developing hypertension and heart disease in adulthood. The...
WHO releases 1st-ever guidance on clinical management of diphtheria
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WHO releases 1st-ever guidance on clinical management of diphtheria

Geneva, Feb 15: In a first, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released guidance on the clinical management of diphtheria. While previous available guidance was just an operational protocol, the new guidance followed the rigorous process for developing guidance at WHO. It addresses the...
Ayushman Bharat is bringing healthcare to doorsteps in rural India: Experts
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Ayushman Bharat is bringing healthcare to doorsteps in rural India: Experts

New Delhi, Feb 14: Ayushman Bharat, India's flagship healthcare initiative, is significantly advancing the provision of healthcare services and empowering people living in rural India, said experts on Wednesday. Launched in 2018, this initiative encompasses two primary components: The...
Beat depression better with walking, jogging, yoga & strength training
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Beat depression better with walking, jogging, yoga & strength training

London, Feb 15: Battling hard against depression? Walking or jogging, yoga and strength training seems to be the most effective exercises to ease depression, either alone or alongside established treatments such as psychotherapy and drugs, suggests a study. The World Health Organisation (WHO)...
Lack of knowledge about epilepsy resulting in social stigma, says specialist
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Lack of knowledge about epilepsy resulting in social stigma, says specialist

Hyderabad, Feb 11: International Epilepsy Day is celebrated every year on the second Monday of February to promote awareness of epilepsy around the world. This year, the International Epilepsy Day will focus on the journey of people living with epilepsy who faced challenges in their life. Epilepsy...
Weight loss drugs can shrink muscle mass: AstraZeneca chief
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Weight loss drugs can shrink muscle mass: AstraZeneca chief

London, Feb 11: Using popular weight loss drugs like Wegovey can make patients lose their muscle mass, AstraZeneca chief Pascal Soriot has warned. Obesity drugs including Wegovy, which mimics a hormone that tricks the body into satiety, are currently being used by hundreds of thousands of people....
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'Avoid cooking oils with carcinogenic contaminants'

New Delhi, Feb 11: Health experts on Sunday stressed the need to avoid using cooking oils with carcinogenic contaminants like glycidyl esters (GE) and 3-monochloropropane-1,2-diol esters (3-MCPD). The global challenge of reducing levels of GE and 3-MCPD in vegetable oils is a critical issue...
JIBS signs MoU with Haryana govt to enhance healthcare initiatives
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JIBS signs MoU with Haryana govt to enhance healthcare initiatives

Chandigarh, Feb 12: In a significant development for healthcare in Haryana, the Department of Health, Haryana, and the Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences (JIBS) at O. P. Jindal Global University inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration in various healthcare...
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