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Study finds biomarkers to predict disability progression in multiple sclerosis
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Study finds biomarkers to predict disability progression in multiple sclerosis

New Delhi, Sep 20: A team of researchers has identified critical biomarkers that can predict disability worsening in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS). The findings can potentially transform treatment strategies for...
3-5 cups of coffee daily can beat diabetes, high BP, fatty liver risk: Expert
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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 or high blood pressure, and fatty liver risk, according to a top neurologist. While coffee is known to provide multiple health benefits, the expert suggested drinking the beverage without sugar...
2 in 5 employees believe AI, machine learning biggest skill gap: Report
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2 in 5 employees believe AI, machine learning biggest skill gap: Report

New Delhi, Sep 20: Over two-in-five or 43 per cent of employees acknowledge artificial learning/machine (AI/ML) learning as the biggest skills gap, which is crucial to elevate confidence and performance, according to a new report on Friday. The report by Skillsoft, a platform for transformative...
Punjab CM under observation at Delhi’s Apollo Hospital, doing fine: Sources
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Punjab CM under observation at Delhi’s Apollo Hospital, doing fine: Sources

New Delhi, Sep 19: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who was admitted to Delhi's Apollo Hospital is under observation and is doing well, according to hospital sources. The Hospital sources told that CM Mann came for a routine checkup and was doing fine. However, it is unclear when he will be...
Lancet study finds air pollution top risk factor for brain stroke akin to smoking
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Lancet study finds air pollution top risk factor for brain stroke akin to...

New Delhi, Sep 19: For the first time, a study on Thursday showed that ambient particulate matter air pollution is a top risk factor for subarachnoid haemorrhage a type of brain stroke at par with smoking. The study, led by an international team of researchers from India, the US, New Zealand,...
RG Kar fiasco: Junior doctors to continue
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RG Kar fiasco: Junior doctors to continue 'cease work' as Bengal CS 'refuses' to...

Kolkata, Sep 19: West Bengal Junior Doctors' Forum (WBJDF), the umbrella body spearheading the medics' protests against the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor at the R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital here, will continue its 'cease work' demonstration after the crucial meeting with Chief...
Promote healthy diets, physical activity to tackle rising obesity, diabetes: WHO
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Promote healthy diets, physical activity to tackle rising obesity, diabetes: WHO

New Delhi, Sep 18: The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday called on countries to strengthen policies to promote healthy diets and physical activity to combat the rising levels of overweight, obesity, and noncommunicable diseases like diabetes and cancers a leading cause of death. “The...
Indian pharma sector set for 8-10pc revenue growth this fiscal: Report
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Indian pharma sector set for 8-10pc revenue growth this fiscal: Report

New Delhi, Sep 18: After achieving about 10 per cent growth last year, the Indian pharmaceuticals sector is again set to log a revenue growth of 8-10 per cent this fiscal, according to a report on Wednesday. The report by rating agency Crisil suggested that the growth is supported by healthy exports...
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'This is unacceptable', says WHO chief after Israeli tanks fired on Gaza aid...

United Nations, Sep 18: The head of the World Health Organisation, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has said Israeli tanks fired on an aid convoy on a mission to northern Gaza. Posting on X on Wednesday, he wrote that a WHO-led convoy encountered two Israeli tanks while on the way back from a mission...
100 days of Modi 3.0: Health cover to all above 70 years, 75K new medical seats
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100 days of Modi 3.0: Health cover to all above 70 years, 75K new medical seats

New Delhi, Sep 16: In the first 100 days of its third term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led government has rolled out several schemes to boost the healthcare sector such as providing health cover to all senior citizens aged above 70 years, and adding 75,000 new medical seats. About 4.5 crore...
Nipah virus death: Masks compulsory in Kerala
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Nipah virus death: Masks compulsory in Kerala's Malappuram

Kozhikode, Sep 16: Following the death of a 23-year-old from Malappuram due to Nipah virus infection, authorities have made compulsory the use of masks in the district from Monday till further notice. Health and revenue officials are now preparing the route map for the deceased and also the contact...
World Sepsis Day: Timely treatment key to ward life threatening infection
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World Sepsis Day: Timely treatment key to ward life threatening infection

New Delhi, Sep 13: Immediate treatment is crucial to warding off sepsis a life threatening emergency caused by a dysregulated host immune response to an infection, said experts on World Sepsis Day on Friday. World Sepsis Day takes place annually on September 13 and is aimed at raising awareness of...
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