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Study finds common antidepressant can shrink tumour growth, fight cancer

New Delhi, May 22: US researchers have identified a widely used antidepressant drug that could shrink the growth of tumour and help the immune system fight cancer.Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) found that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), best...
India reaffirms global health commitment at 78th World Health Assembly
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India reaffirms global health commitment at 78th World Health Assembly

New Delhi, May 21: India has reaffirmed its commitment towards global health equity at the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva on Wednesday.Addressing the plenary session, the Indian delegation led by the Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava emphasised on the transformative strides...
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Indian scientists find drugs with potential to treat neurodegenerative disorders

New Delhi, May 21: A team of scientists at the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), has found drugs with potential to treat neurodegenerative disorders -- a major global health challenge.In the...
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IDY 2025: Ayush Ministry invites citizens, institutions to be part of Yoga...

New Delhi, May 21: The Ministry of Ayush on Tuesday invited citizens, institutions, and communities to be part of the historic Yoga Sangam, ahead of the upcoming International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025.To date, more than 1,000 organisations have registered their proposals under the flagship Yoga Sangam...
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Study shows why psoriasis patients may be at risk of obesity, fatty liver...

New Delhi, May 20: While patients with psoriasis -- a chronic skin condition -- respond well to treatment with biologics, inflammation can linger, leading to broader health implications such as obesity and cardiovascular and fatty liver disease, according to a study.Psoriasis, with its...
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Young professionals in India increasingly facing workplace stress: Report

Amid evolving workplaces, young professionals in India are increasingly experiencing stress and mental well-being, according to a new report on Tuesday.
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Wearable sensor can monitor obstructive sleep apnea treatment response: Study

San Francisco, May 19: A wearable pulse oximeter and connected software platform show promise for monitoring obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and other sleep-related breathing diseases, according to new research released on Sunday.The device (pulse oximeter), which is cleared for medical use, was...
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US surgeons perform world’s first in-human bladder transplant

New York, May 19: A team of US surgeons has performed the world’s first in-human bladder transplant, it was announced on Sunday.Surgeons from Keck Medicine of University of Southern California and University of California Los Angeles Health completed the surgery at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical...
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High blood pressure? Dark chocolate, tea may help, says study

New Delhi, May 17: If you are finding it hard to control hypertension or high blood pressure then eating dark chocolate, grapes, or drinking tea may help you, according to a study.Researchers from the University of Surrey, UK, found that naturally occurring compounds called flavan-3-ols --...
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Better air, green spaces and urban environment can prevent 1 in 10 asthma cases:...

New Delhi, May 17: The combination of air pollution, dense urban development and limited green spaces increases the risk of asthma in both children and adults, according to a new study.Improving these can help prevent one in 10 cases of asthma -- a chronic respiratory condition characterised...
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Embrace healthy lifestyle, eat balanced diet, monitor timely to control...

New Delhi, May 17: Embracing a healthy lifestyle, eating balanced diet, and monitoring timely can help control high blood pressure, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on World Hypertension Day on Saturday.World Hypertension Day is observed every year on May 17 to raise awareness of...
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Israel measles outbreak grows to 48 cases, prompting emergency vaccination drive

Jerusalem, May 16: Israel's Health Ministry has reported 16 new measles cases, bringing the total number of infections to 48 since the outbreak began on April 20, with the majority affecting unvaccinated children.According to the Ministry on Thursday, 40 of those infected are under the age of 18,...
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