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Wolbachia mosquitoes released in Fiji to curb dengue |
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Suva | Monday, 2018 5:45:04 PM IST |
| Fiji has identified hot spots for dengue fever where officials of the World Mosquito Programme (WMP) will release the Wolbachia mosquitoes on Monday to curb the spread of dengue, Zika and chikungunya diseases. ... read.. |
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Being positive helps fight cancer |
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Tel Aviv [Israel] | July 15, 2018 7:11:24 AM IST |
| While having a positive attitude in life has it's owns benefits, a latest research by Israeli scientists claimed that positive emotions can also be helpful in fighting cancer. ... read.. |
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Omega 3 fatty acids hold the key stop cancer |
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Washington DC, [USA] | July 14, 2018 3:41:37 PM IST |
| A study has found that a class of molecules formed when the body metabolizes omega-3 fatty acids could inhibit the spreading and growth of cancer. ... read.. |
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LGBQ teens at higher risk of substance abuse |
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Washington D.C. [USA] | July 14, 2018 6:11:39 AM IST |
| Turns out, lesbian, gay, bisexual or questioning (LGBQ) teens are at substantially higher risk of substance use than their heterosexual peers. ... read.. |
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Pharma companies must invest in R&D to keep growing: Prabhu |
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New Delhi | Friday, 2018 8:45:08 PM IST |
| Noting that India is now recognized globally as a key player in the generic medicine industry, Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu on Friday asked pharmaceutical companies to invest in research and development (R&D) for further growth of the sector. ... read.. |
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Pilot launched to confirm 10 cr Modicare beneficiary families |
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New Delhi | Friday, 2018 8:15:06 PM IST |
| The National Health Agency (NHA) on Friday said it has launched a pilot for the Beneficiary Identification System (BIS) for confirmation of 10.74 crore poor and vulnerable families eligible for health coverage under Ayushman Bharat, or Modicare. ... read.. |
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Novel malaria vaccine may offer treatment hope |
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New York | Friday, 2018 7:45:07 PM IST |
| Researchers have developed a vaccine that protects against malaria infection in mouse models by targeting the specific protein that parasites use to evade the immune system. ... read.. |
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CMO monitoring issue of formalin in fish, says Goa Minister |
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Panaji | Friday, 2018 7:45:07 PM IST |
| The Chief Minister's Office is monitoring the crisis that arose on Thursday after formalin traces were found in fish being sold in the wholesale markets in the coastal state, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said on Friday. ... read.. |
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Obesity alone does not up death risk: Study |
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Toronto | Friday, 2018 3:15:05 PM IST |
| Patients who have metabolically healthy obesity but are free from other metabolic risk factors do not have an increased rate of mortality, a new study has found. ... read.. |
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Cinnamon oil can help fight superbugs: Study |
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Sydney | Friday, 2018 1:15:04 PM IST |
| A researcher at an Australian university has found that cinnamaldehyde, a component of cinnamon essential oil, can help fight superbugs by inhibiting the development of even those bacteria that resist the most potent antibiotics. ... read.. |
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How heavy drinking increases risk of death? |
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Washington D.C. [USA] | July 13, 2018 12:41:24 PM IST |
| Heavy drinkers, take note! A recent study has found that drinking heavily results in uncontrolled iron absorption into the body, putting a strain on vital organs and increasing the risk of death. ... read.. |
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US salmonella cases linked to recalled cereal reach 100 |
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Washington | Friday, 2018 10:15:04 AM IST |
| The US Centres for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention said that 27 more people have fallen sick in an outbreak of salmonella illness linked to a recalled cereal, bringing the total number of cases to 100 since March. ... read.. |
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Over 30 ill in US after consuming McDonald's salads |
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Washington | Friday, 2018 9:45:04 AM IST |
| Health officials in the US states of Illinois and Iowa are probing an outbreak of intestinal illness which caused over 30 people to have diarrhea and nausea after consuming McDonalds salads. ... read.. |
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Take note of time, space to sleep like a baby |
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New Delhi | Friday, 2018 3:45:04 AM IST |
| You've heard of oral hygiene, personal hygiene and food hygiene, but did you know you there was something as simple as sleep hygiene, that ensures blissful, uninterrupted sleep? Little things like room temperature, room darkness, sound disturbance and col ... read.. |
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ONGC installs Water ATM in Tripura hospitals |
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Agartala | Thursday, 2018 9:46:04 PM IST |
| State-owned ONGC, as part of its corporate social responsibility effort, has installed Water ATMs in big hospitals in Tripura to provide pure drinking water to the patients and their care-takers, an official said here on Thursday. ... read.. |
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Odisha to check Andhra fish for presence of formalin |
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Bhubaneswar | Thursday, 2018 9:45:59 PM IST |
| The Odisha government on Thursday issued directions to examine the quality of fish being imported from Andhra Pradesh in order to detect the presence of formalin -- a cancer-causing chemical -- content in them. ... read.. |
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Living near woods may ward off dementia risk in elderly |
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London | Thursday, 2018 9:45:44 PM IST |
| While exposure to tiny air pollution particles have known to increase the risk of dementia, including Alzheimers disease, researchers find that older adults, especially women staying near greener neighbourhoods would have better brain health as they age. ... read.. |
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Aadhaar not must for Ayushman Bharat: Health Ministry |
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New Delhi | Thursday, 2018 9:45:44 PM IST |
| The government clarified on Thursday that Aadhaar card was not mandatory for taking benefits under Ayushman Bharat - National Health Protection Mission. Nobody would be denied health facilities for not having an Aadhaar number. ... read.. |
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Eat more fruits, veggies to reduce asthma symptoms |
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London | Thursday, 2018 9:45:34 PM IST |
| If you have asthma, switching to a healthy diet of fruits, vegetables and whole grain cereals may help in reducing the symptoms like difficulty in breathing, chest pain and coughing among many other things, according to a study. ... read.. |
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Diabetics at high risk of lung disease: Study |
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London | Thursday, 2018 9:45:29 PM IST |
| People with Type-2 diabetes may be more at risk of developing restrictive lung disease (RLD) characterized by breathlessness, than non-diabetic patients, a study has found. ... read.. |
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VR therapy may reduce fear of heights: Study |
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London | Thursday, 2018 9:45:18 PM IST |
| If you are acrophobic or are scared of heights, then taking automated virtual reality (VR) based psychological therapy may help reduce the phobia, say researchers. ... read.. |
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10 new cancer risk genes identified |
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London | Thursday, 2018 1:15:07 PM IST |
| Using publicly available data, researchers have identified 10 new genes that are predisposed to ovarian and breast cancer among others, an advance that would contribute to improving cancer diagnoses and prevention in the future. ... read.. |
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MTaI to organise Medical Packaging Seminar on July 16 |
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New Delhi [India] | July 11, 2018 8:11:34 PM IST |
| New Delhi [India], July 11 (Newsvoir): Medical Technology Association of India (MTaI), an association of research-based medical technology companies who have made significant investments in India in terms both of R&D and manufacturing, is organizing a ... read.. |
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26 Delhi students fall sick after mid-day meal |
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New Delhi | Wednesday, 2018 6:45:06 PM IST |
| Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Wednesday ordered inspection of all mid-day meal kitchens in the city hours after 26 students of a government school were hospitalised after eating their meal. The Deputy CM warned of strict action, includin ... read.. |
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Positive attitude during pregnancy may keep your kids in shape |
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London | Wednesday, 2018 5:45:07 PM IST |
| Did you know even your mood and attitude during pregnancy can have an effect on the body weight of your children when they grow up? A new study has found that teenagers are less likely to be overweight if their mother or father had a positive attitude du ... read.. |
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Tablet games may offer speech therapy to children: Study |
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Moscow | Wednesday, 2018 5:15:04 PM IST |
| If your child is unable to communicate effectively, then engaging him or her to tablet-based games is likely to act as a speech therapy and boost the kid's motivation and satisfaction, according to a study. ... read.. |
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Breast is best: Pamela Anderson writes to UN |
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Los Angeles | Wednesday, 2018 2:45:06 PM IST |
| As US President Donald Trump's administration officials opposed a breastfeeding resolution of the World Health Organisation (WHO), actress Pamela Anderson on behalf of PETA wrote a letter to UN stating the importance of breastfeeding for newborns. ... read.. |
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Gene editing technique can treat thalassemia in womb |
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New York | Wednesday, 2018 2:15:08 PM IST |
| In a breakthrough, a gene editing technique has shown potential to treat beta thalassemia -- a genetic blood disorder -- paving the way for treating various genetic conditions during early stages of foetal development. ... read.. |
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TV actors urge fans to focus on health this monsoon |
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Mumbai | Wednesday, 2018 1:15:06 PM IST |
| Sipping your favourite tea with a plate full of fried pakodas while enjoying the drops of rain is what most people like to do during monsoon. But the rainy season also brings a lot of infections with it. Television actors like Kunal Jaisingh, Pearl V Puri ... read.. |
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Noradrenaline helps humans sense the world |
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Washington DC, [USA] | July 11, 2018 6:41:25 AM IST |
| Noradrenaline, a neurotransmitter is responsible for arousal in the brain since it plays a vital role for humans to sense the world around them. ... read.. |
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High-end procedure saves Nigerian woman, her uterus |
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New Delhi | Tuesday, 2018 7:15:04 PM IST |
| A Nigerian woman suffering from adenomyosis, a severe uterus problem, for 12 years has been successfully operated through OSADA procedure, which cuts out the diseased tissue but keeps the uterus intact, a city-based hospital said on Tuesday. ... read.. |
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India heading for comprehensive healthcare crisis: Amartya Sen |
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New Delhi | Tuesday, 2018 7:15:04 PM IST |
| India spends just a little over one per cent of its GDP on healthcare and this is leading the country into "a comprehensive healthcare crisis", according to Nobel laureate and noted economist Amartya Sen, who has called for greater allocation on healthcar ... read.. |
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Delhi to emulate Singapore in water treatment: Kejriwal |
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New Delhi | Tuesday, 2018 5:45:07 PM IST |
| Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) will follow the Singaporean model for water treatment and was taking a slew of steps to improve water availability by 15-20 per cent in two years. ... read.. |
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Digital tools can help bridge India's healthcare gap: Survey |
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New Delhi | Tuesday, 2018 5:45:07 PM IST |
| India is facing an acute shortage of skilled healthcare professionals and hospital beds, and the situation can change if doctors embrace Artificial Intellignence (AI)-driven devices and wearables/apps at hospitals, a new report said on Tuesday. ... read.. |
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Multivitamins may not prevent cardiovascular diseases |
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New York | Tuesday, 2018 5:15:04 PM IST |
| If you are taking multivitamin and mineral supplements to protect your heart's health, think again. A new analysis of 18 studies has found that it does not prevent heart attacks, strokes or cardiovascular death. ... read.. |
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Genetic changes may help spot leukemia risk |
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London | Tuesday, 2018 3:45:06 PM IST |
| Scientists may now identify people at high risk of developing leukemia almost five years before the patient develops the cancer using a blood test to track some changes in the DNA code, which may reveal the roots of the disease among healthy people. ... read.. |
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Solid food helps babies sleep better |
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Washington D.C. [USA] | July 10, 2018 10:11:36 AM IST |
| Turns out, babies sleep better and suffer fewer serious sleep problems if they are introduced to solid foods early. ... read.. |
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Rotational shifts are disrupting your metabolism |
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Washington D.C. [USA] | July 10, 2018 10:11:36 AM IST |
| Changes in work shifts or other nonstandard work schedules increases the risk of obesity and diabetes and other metabolic disorders, which ultimately also raises the risk of heart diseases, stroke and cancer. ... read.. |
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RGCIRC launches drive to raise awareness about sarcoma cancer |
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New Delhi, [India] | July 10, 2018 6:41:43 AM IST |
| New Delhi, [India], July 10 (Newsvoir): "There is an urgent need to raise awareness about Sarcoma, the cancer of Bone and Soft tissues, to save life and limbs of young people who are falling prey to this cancer. There are about 250 types of cancers, out o ... read.. |
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Himachal to recruit 200 doctors |
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Shimla | Monday, 2018 9:45:12 PM IST |
| The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet on Monday decided to fill 200 posts of MBBS doctors on a regular basis through the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission. ... read.. |
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Goa people's prayers helped me recover: Parrikar |
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Panaji | Monday, 2018 9:45:07 PM IST |
| Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Monday that more than medical treatment and willpower, it is the prayers by people from Goa, especially BJP workers, which led to his recovery. ... read.. |
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Kejriwal finds 'desilted' drains choked, orders action |
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New Delhi | Monday, 2018 8:15:05 PM IST |
| Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday found that drains, reported to have been desilted, were still choked and ordered suspension of the officers responsible officers, saying "no laxity will be tolerated" on issues concerning public health. ... read.. |
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New function of protein that may treat sepsis identified |
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Roorkee | Monday, 2018 7:45:06 PM IST |
| Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee have identified a new immunomodulatory function of a protein that could potentially help in treating sepsis and other inflammatory diseases caused by abnormal functions of immune cells. ... read.. |
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Lizard found near mid-day meal, Sisodia vows action |
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New Delhi | Monday, 2018 3:15:05 PM IST |
| Just two days after girls from an MCD school were hospitalised after eating their mid-day meals, a video on Monday surfaced online, showing cobwebs on the roof and a lizard near unpacked food at a mid-day meal centre here. ... read.. |
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Imprisonment of parents may impact their child's behaviour |
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New York | Monday, 2018 2:45:04 PM IST |
| Young adults who had a parent imprisoned during their childhood are more likely to skip needed healthcare, smoke cigarettes, engage in risky sexual behaviour and indulge in alcohol and drug abuse, a new study suggests. ... read.. |
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Childhood stress you suffered may affect your kids |
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New York | Monday, 2018 2:15:05 PM IST |
| Experiencing childhood trauma resulting from separation of parents or witnessing violence at home may have long-term effects, suggests a new study that found that ill effects of such stress can reach the kids of the sufferer. ... read.. |
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