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DocsApp launches new service for kids |
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New Delhi | Wednesday, 2017 2:45:05 PM IST |
| Chat-based healthcare platform DocsApp on Wednesday launched a new service that connects child specialists from top hospitals, on chat or call, to people in the night time. ... read.. |
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Degenerative brain disease affects most football players |
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Washington | Wednesday, 2017 2:15:04 PM IST |
| A progressive, degenerative brain disease known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) was found in 99 per cent of former National Football League (NFL) players whose brains were donated for research after their deaths, a study said. ... read.. |
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US Senate approves start of debate to repeal ObamaCare |
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Washington | Wednesday, 2017 7:45:37 AM IST |
| The US Senate voted to begin debate on how to repeal and, eventually, replace the healthcare reform implemented by former President Barack Obama, although it is still not known what the final form of the bill might be. ... read.. |
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US regulatory nod for Zydus drug to treat ulcer |
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Ahmedabad | Tuesday, 2017 6:45:06 PM IST |
| Zydus Cadila on Tuesday said it has received final approval of the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its Mesalamine delayed-release tablets (800mg) to treat a bowel disease that causes inflammation in the digestive tract (ulcerative colitis). ... read.. |
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HIV-preventing vaginal ring found safe for girls: Study |
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New York | Tuesday, 2017 6:15:04 PM IST |
| A vaginal ring that contains an experimental antiretroviral (ARV) drug, previously found to provide protection against HIV infection in women, has been found safe and acceptable in teenage girls, researchers claim. ... read.. |
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World Embryologists Day: Myths and facts about IVF |
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New Delhi [India] | July 25, 2017 12:01:13 AM IST |
| The birth of a child is a happy occasion for any family and a new chapter in the life of a couple. However, today, there is an increase in the number of couples who are unable to conceive due to many reasons. ... read.. |
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Researchers generate human antibodies in the lab |
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Bengaluru | Tuesday, 2017 11:45:05 AM IST |
| A new laboratory technique that will accelerate development of vaccines to protect people from a wide range of diseases has been reported by an international team of scientists. ... read.. |
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Can eye test help diagnose autism? |
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Washington D.C. [USA] | July 25, 2017 12:01:13 AM IST |
| Researchers have herald a new tool that helps physicians identify a sub-group of people with Autism spectrum disorders (ASD). ... read.. |
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Ensure to have healthy heartbeats |
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New Delhi [India] | July 25, 2017 12:01:13 AM IST |
| With increasing lifestyle problems, Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) have emerged as a leading cause of mortality worldwide, followed by cancer. ... read.. |
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Keep hazardous dietary supplements, energy drinks at bay |
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Washington | Monday, 2017 5:15:05 PM IST |
| Dietary supplements, including energy drinks which have become a fad today, are not regulated and should not be consumed as these may cause severe health issues, especially in children, US-based researchers have advised. ... read.. |
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'600,000 to contract cholera in Yemen by year end' |
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Sanaa | Monday, 2017 8:45:04 AM IST |
| The International Committee of the Red Cross has warned that the current number of suspected cases of cholera in Yemen will at least double by the end of 2017 to reach 600,000 cases. ... read.. |
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Kashmiri politician Tarigami suffers heart block |
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Srinagar | Sunday, 2017 7:15:05 PM IST |
| Senior Jammu and Kahsmir politician and top communist leader Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami suffered a heart block on Sunday and was immediately rushed to the Srinagar medical institute. ... read.. |
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Ayush boosting medical tourism in India: Experts |
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New Delhi | Sunday, 2017 6:15:04 PM IST |
| Reviving traditional medicine system, such as Ayush, has helped boost India's medical tourism market in comparison to western nations, surviving only on modern medicinal system, health experts said here on Sunday. ... read.. |
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Indian scientists tap AI to identify aggressive breast cancer |
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Kolkata | Sunday, 2017 1:15:04 PM IST |
| While the word "biopsy" is enough to send patients into a tizzy, oncologists say it is crucial to correctly identify the cancer stage and "faster growing" ones for appropriate and timely treatment. And to ensure accuracy, researchers in India are now turn ... read.. |
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Millennium Development Goals-2015 only partially achieved: CAG |
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New Delhi | Saturday, 2017 8:15:04 PM IST |
| With a countrywide average of Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) of 39 deaths per 1,000 live births and Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) of 167 per 1,00,000 live births, the country only "partially achieved" the Millennium Development Goals-2015 under the National ... read.. |
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Depression may alter brain structure |
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London | Saturday, 2017 4:45:04 PM IST |
| An individual suffering from depression may be at an increased risk of developing changes in the structure of the brain associated with communication and thinking skills, researchers say. ... read.. |
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Rasjasthan MP collapses during meeting with Shah |
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Jaipur | Saturday, 2017 3:45:04 PM IST |
| A senior BJP leader and former minister in the NDA government, Sanwarlal Jat, on Saturday collapsed while attending a meeting of party MLAs and MPs with BJP President Amit Shah. ... read.. |
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This is your brain on depression |
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Washington D.C. [USA] | July 22, 2017 12:01:13 AM IST |
| Got the blues? According to a recent study, depression can change the structure of your brain. ... read.. |
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Your car may contain harmful pollutants: Study |
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New York | Saturday, 2017 1:45:04 PM IST |
| If you thought driving a car on a heavily polluted road may be safe, think twice. According to a new study, car cabins contain extremly high levels of some harmful particulate matter, twice the amount previously thought. ... read.. |
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TRAC, MedGenome announce Cancer Immunotherapy solution |
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New Delhi [India] | July 22, 2017 12:01:13 AM IST |
| Toronto Recombinant Antibody Centre (TRAC) from the University of Toronto, Canada agreed to license MedGenome's patented cancer immunotherapy solution OncoPept to develop biomarkers for their drug candidates against immune modulators to treat cancer. ... read.. |
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Sugary drinks with protein-rich meals may make you fat |
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New York | Friday, 2017 9:15:05 PM IST |
| Consuming a sugar-sweetened drink like fruit juices with a high-protein meal including lean meat, chicken, fish and dairy products may negatively affect energy balance, alter food preferences and cause the body to store more fat, according to a study. ... read.. |
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Chicken biscuits, tulsi bars developed by DRDO |
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New Delhi | Friday, 2017 9:15:05 PM IST |
| Various nutritious and protein-rich food items have been developed by the DRDO for security personnel deployed at high altitude and snow-bound areas, Parliament was informed on Friday. ... read.. |
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Haryana to bring 'fixed service' for medical students |
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Chandigarh | Friday, 2017 9:15:05 PM IST |
| Students passing out of government medical colleges in Haryana will now be required to do a fixed period of service in government hospitals of the state, state Health Minister Anil Vij said on Friday. ... read.. |
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Cow antibodies bring hope for effective AIDS vaccine soon |
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Washington | Friday, 2017 7:15:05 PM IST |
| In a significant find, a team of researchers has reported for the first time elicitation of powerful, HIV-blocking antibodies in cows in a matter of weeks -- a process that usually takes years in humans -- paving the way for developing a broadly effective ... read.. |
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CAG finds several shortcomings in NRHM implementation |
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New Delhi | Friday, 2017 6:15:04 PM IST |
| The CAG has discovered several shortcomings in the implementation of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) including financial mismanagement, shortage of doctors and paramedical staff and non-availability of essential drugs in healthcare centres. ... read.. |
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Odisha seeks Anganwadi Centre in every hamlet |
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Bhubaneswar | Friday, 2017 6:15:04 PM IST |
| Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday requested at least one Anganwadi Centre or Mini-Anganwadi Centre for every hamlet in the tribal areas irrespective of population. ... read.. |
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Tool that uses Google Search data to track dengue |
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San Francisco | Friday, 2017 3:45:04 PM IST |
| Researchers have developed an analytical tool that combines Google Search data with government-provided clinical input to quickly track dengue in less-developed countries. ... read.. |
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A big breakfast daily may help you stay slim |
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New York | Friday, 2017 3:45:04 PM IST |
| Want to reduce that ever-burgeoning waistline? Make breakfast the largest meal of the day as it may help maintain your body mass index (BMI), researchers say. ... read.. |
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Avoiding smoking, obesity, alcohol may up life expectancy |
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London | Friday, 2017 2:45:06 PM IST |
| Want to add years to your life? People who quit smoking, reduce weight and refrain from heavy alcohol intake are likely to live seven years longer in good health than the general population, a study has showed. ... read.. |
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Indian government helping develop homeopathy in Ghana |
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Accra | Thursday, 2017 12:45:05 PM IST |
| The Indian government is partnering with a Ghanaian company to build capacity of the country's professionals in providing homeopathic education and treatment and recently sent two experts from the Ministry of Ayush to train doctors and staff at the compan ... read.. |
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Moderate exercise in pregnancy may cut C-sec risk |
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London | Thursday, 2017 12:45:05 PM IST |
| Indulging in moderate intensity aerobics exercises and stationary cycling during pregnancy may decrease the risk of having a caesarean section (C-sec) or developing diabetes, a study has shown. ... read.. |
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New strategy could yield more effective flu shots |
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Washington D.C. [USA] | July 20, 2017 12:01:13 AM IST |
| A boosting skin vaccination with a biodegradable microneedle patch and protein constructed from sequences of influenza virus subtypes could improve the effectiveness of conventional influenza vaccines, according to a recent study. ... read.. |
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WHO calls for more tobacco control worldwide to save lives |
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Geneva | Thursday, 2017 7:45:04 AM IST |
| Though the population worldwide protected by tobacco control measures has grown almost five-fold than ten years ago, the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday called on countries to do more to prioritize these life-saving policies. ... read.. |
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Now, Mathrubhumi TV announces 'menstrual leave' |
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Kochi | Wednesday, 2017 8:45:05 PM IST |
| The Mathrubhumi Group, a media conglomerate, on Wednesday announced an extra monthly leave to its women staff on the first day of their menstruation period after a similar leave policy was announced by Culture Machine, a Mumbai-based media company. ... read.. |
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'Exercising after embryo transfer good for health' |
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New Delhi | Wednesday, 2017 8:15:05 PM IST |
| Contradicting the theory of mandatory rest after embryo transfer during an IVF cycle, a new research has revealed that resuming daily activities soon after the transfer helps in improving blood flow to the uterus and overall body. ... read.. |
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Ebola virus persists in monkeys |
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New York | Wednesday, 2017 4:15:04 PM IST |
| Researchers have found evidence of long-term Ebola viral persistence in rhesus monkeys who have survived the infections caused by the deadly disease and no longer show symptoms. ... read.. |
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Study finds new approach for designing proteins |
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San Francisco | Wednesday, 2017 2:45:05 PM IST |
| As advances in DNA synthesis technology merge with improvements in computational design of new proteins, the stage is set for a new era of data-driven protein molecular engineering, a study has shown. ... read.. |
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