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Centre designates September 23 as new National Ayurveda Day

New Delhi, May 14: The Union government on Tuesday designated September 23 as Ayurveda Day, marking a significant shift from the earlier practice of observing Ayurveda Day on Dhanteras.The change was notified through a Gazette Notification dated March 23, the Ministry of Ayush said.Calling the...
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Promising cancer-fighting CAR-T cell therapy may cause 'brain fog': Study

New Delhi, May 13: While CAR-T cell therapy has shown promise in treating cancer, it may also lead to "brain fog" or forgetfulness and difficulty concentrating, according to a study.CAR-T cell therapy is immunotherapy where a patient's immune cells – T cells -- are genetically engineered and...
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Over 60 die in Congo flooding amid cholera, continued fighting: UN

Amid fighting and disease, deadly floods posed additional dire challenges in South Kivu province of the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), UN humanitarians said
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Chennai corporation to launch mass vaccination drive for stray dogs from July

Targeting an estimated 1.8 lakh stray dogs, the drive will go beyond the routine anti-rabies immunisation to include protection against four other major diseases -- canine distemper, parvovirus, adenovirus, and leptospirosis.
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Global HIV market to cross $32 billion in 7 major markets in 2033: Report

New Delhi, May 12: A new report has said that the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) market across the seven major markets is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.9 per cent from $26.5 billion in 2023 to $32.1 billion in 2033.The GlobalData’s report, “Human...
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Study shows weight-loss drugs can cut alcohol intake by almost two-thirds

New Delhi, May 10: Medications such as liraglutide or semaglutide taken for weight loss also have the potential to reduce alcohol consumption by almost two-thirds, according to new research.Alcohol use disorder is a relapsing condition that accounts for 2.6 million deaths a year -- 4.7 per...
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This cholesterol pill may fight high risk of heart attack, stroke: Study

New Delhi, May 10: An international team of researchers found that a cholesterol-lowering drug may offer a more effective and convenient way to protect people at high risk of heart attack and stroke.The study led by researchers at Monash University in Australia tested a once-daily oral...
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US sees increase in cancer incidence rates among adults under 50: Study

New Delhi, May 9: A new study by researchers at the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) has revealed a concerning rise in the incidence of several cancer types among individuals under age 50 in the country between 2010 and 2019.According to the findings, published in the journal Cancer...
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Kerala woman tests positive for Nipah

Malappuram (Kerala), May 9: A woman in Kerala's Malappuram on Thursday tested positive for Nipah, the deadly zoonotic virus that causes infections in human beings and is time and again striking in and around the district in the past few years, officials said.The 42-year-old woman had been...
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Researchers find molecule to kill sexually transmitted chlamydia

New Delhi, May 8: A team of international researchers has discovered a type of molecule that can kill chlamydia bacteria -- the world's most common bacterial sexually transmitted disease with 130 million cases a year -- but spare bacteria that are important for health.The team from Umea...
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Eating a healthy diet in childhood can delay menstrual onset in girls: Study

New Delhi, May 8: Eating a diet rich in vegetables, legumes, and whole grains in childhood can delay the onset of menstruation in girls, according to a new study.The findings, published in the journal Human Reproduction remained unaltered by the girls’ body mass index (BMI) or height, both of which...
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Indian-origin researcher develops probiotic cocktail to help ward off dementia

New Delhi, May 7: An Indian-origin researcher in the US has developed a probiotic cocktail that will help prevent dementia -- a condition that affects memory, thinking, and the ability to perform daily activities of more than 57 million people worldwide.The cocktail, developed by Hariom Yadav...
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