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Zimbabwe sees drop in cholera cases
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Zimbabwe sees drop in cholera cases

Harare, Feb 7: Zimbabwe recorded drop in cholera cases after implementation of a raft of measures by the government to control the outbreak. Addressing media, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Jenfan Muswere said: "The Ministry of Health and Child Care is continuing to...
New heart treatment to help grow a replacement valve inside body
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New heart treatment to help grow a replacement valve inside body

London, Feb 6: Replacement heart valves that grow inside the body may be a step closer to reality. Researchers at the Imperial College London and Harefield Hospital in the UK have developed a novel treatment that harnesses body's natural repair mechanisms to build a living heart valve. The...
Mumbai docs successfully treat woman with rare Ewing’s sarcoma of breast
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Mumbai docs successfully treat woman with rare Ewing’s sarcoma of breast

Mumbai, Feb 6: A 48-year-old woman with rare Ewing's sarcoma of the right breast has been given a new lease of life after doctors here successfully treated her. Ewing's sarcoma or PNET (primitive neuroectoderm tumor) are rare, cancerous round cell tumor of the bone and soft tissue usually...
First endo-robotic surgery performed at Kochi hospital on 75-yr-old woman
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First endo-robotic surgery performed at Kochi hospital on 75-yr-old woman

Kochi, Feb 6: Doctors at the VPS Lakeshore hospital here successfully conducted the first ever endo-robotic surgery on a 75-year-old woman. Robotic technology can play a significant role in reducing the morbidity of head and neck surgery. However, robots cannot be used for cancer below the voice...
Higher body temperature linked to depression: Study
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Higher body temperature linked to depression: Study

New York, Feb 6: People with depression have higher body temperatures, suggesting there could be a mental health benefit to lowering the temperatures of those with the disorder, according to a new study.w The study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, doesn't indicate whether depression...
Over 100 students fall sick after midday meals in Bihar
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Over 100 students fall sick after midday meals in Bihar's West Champaran

Patna, Feb 5: Over 100 students fell ill after consuming midday meals in Bagaha sub-division of Bihar's West Champaran district on Monday, officials said. The incident occurred at a government middle school located at Parsauni village in Bagaha. An official said that the children had consumed...
Tips to avoid dry skin during the winter
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Tips to avoid dry skin during the winter

New Delhi, Feb 05: During the winter months, many individuals experience the discomfort of dry skin. The combination of cold wind, low humidity, and indoor heating can strip our skin of its natural moisture, leaving it dry, tight, and flaky. However, there are often overlooked factors that may...
King Charles diagnosed with cancer: Buckingham Palace
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King Charles diagnosed with cancer: Buckingham Palace

London, Feb 6: King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun a course of treatment, Buckingham Palace announced on Monday "During The King's recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests have...
UP govt set to dismiss 774 doctors for absenteeism
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UP govt set to dismiss 774 doctors for absenteeism

Lucknow, Feb 6: Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, who also holds the health portfolio, has said that the state government has initiated the process of dismissing 774 doctors who have remained absent from work. “Negligence will not be tolerated,” Pathak said. He said that the condition of...
A touch of self-care
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A touch of self-care

New Delhi, Feb 05: While India is grappling with a growing cancer incidence rate, we have also been at the forefront of several innovations in cancer care and treatment. The critical solution to overcoming the challenges posed by this disease, however, lies in keeping our communities informed about...
KGMU doctors find new method to identify gallbladder cancer
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KGMU doctors find new method to identify gallbladder cancer

Lucknow, Feb 4: Doctors at the King George’s Medical University (KGMU) have combined two blood markers to develop a new method to provide near-perfect accuracy in identifying gallbladder cancer. Prof Preeti Agrawal, a faculty member in the pathology department of KGMU, said the current method to...
Living near fitness centres may influence people in physical activity after stroke
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Living near fitness centres may influence people in physical activity after...

San Francisco, Feb 4: People may be more likely to engage in physical activity after stroke if they live in a neighbourhood with more recreational and fitness facilities, a new study has discovered. The study published in the journal American Stroke Association found that people in New York City...
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