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Lifestyle diseases big health risk, 44 crore Indians may be suffering from obesity by 2050: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi "Diseases linked to our lifestyle are...
Genetic study finds high inbreeding rates in South Indian communities
The study, published in the Journal of Genetics and Genomics, also...
Fukushima: Why is Japan releasing water and is it safe?
An activist poses for a photograph during a protest against Japan's plan to release treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean, at the national assembly in Seoul, South Korea Water containing tritium is routinely released from nuclear...
WHO Civil Society Commission launched to accelerate progress in global health
The Commission’s mandate is to strengthen dialogue and foster collaboration with WHO and among one another. It will also provide recommendations to support WHO in this engagement at all levels (global, regional and national) towards the achievement of universal health...
WB govt should implement Ayushman Bharat at ground level for benefit of people: Mansukh Mandaviya
So far, 30 of 33 states have agreed to the co-branding plan except for Delhi, Odisha, and West Bengal which have opted to remain out of it. Kolkata: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday said that the West Bengal government should implement the central...
90% paper drinking straws harmful, not eco-friendly than plastic: Study
Belgian researchers tested 39 brands of straws for the group of synthetic chemicals known as poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). They are potentially harmful to people, wildlife and the environment. They have been associated with a number of health problems,...
NHRC wants Irdai to ensure insurers offer hassle-free health products to the disabled
insurers are limiting the coverage to those with benchmark disabilities in contravention of the legal framework. Even their websites, apps, and claims processes do not adhere to the accessibility standards mandated by the RPWD Act of 2016. A panel meeting of the...
Regulations mandating doctors to prescribe generic drugs put on hold
The regulations made it mandatory for doctors to prescribe only generic drugs and barred them from accepting gifts from pharma companies or endorsing any drug brands New Delhi: The newly-notified Registered Medical Practitioner (Professional Conduct) Regulations,...
First ABDM microsite under the 100 microsites project by NHA launched in Aizawl
Speaking on the significance of the project, S. Gopalakrishnan, CEO, NHA said – “The 100 Microsite project under ABDM is a very important initiative for reaching out to the bulk of small and medium scale healthcare providers from the private sector. The concept of...
Certain types of cancer can be predicted using AI: Study
“But a new automated tool embedded in the electronic health record holds the potential to bridge the gap between provider awareness and patients who are at an increased risk of developing esophageal adenocarcinoma and gastric cardia adenocarcinoma.” Washington: Over...
Patients who recognise their symptoms of heart attack are less likely to die in hospital
"The findings indicate that education is needed for the general public and heart attack survivors on the symptoms that should trigger calling an ambulance. In our study, patients who knew the symptoms of a heart attack were more likely to receive treatment quickly and...
One billion people globally to have osteoarthritis by 2050: Lancet Study
Obesity or high body mass index (BMI) was an important risk factor for osteoarthritis, the study results showed, and that it played a greater role over time as rates of obesity had increased NEW DELHI: By 2050, nearly one billion people globally are projected to be...