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Covid origins unclear but laboratory leak theory needs study: WHO
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Nearly 50% cancer patients are uninsured, study
A majority of oncologists believe that cancer incidences are likely to increase by almost 25 per cent over the next five years. Breast Cancer is likely to account for a greater proportion of these incidences followed by Lung, Oral, and Cervical Cancers.
25% reduction in air pollution can add 2-3 yrs of life expectancy in major Indian cities
Among the 102 cities, a 25 per cent pollution reduction would translate to a 2-3 year gain in life expectancy for the residents of 13 cities in Uttar Pradesh, two in Bihar, and Delhi, the report said.
Chickens that lay eggs with anti-cancer drugs
After researchers from the University of Edinburgh spliced a human gene into the chickens’ DNA, the animals began laying eggs boasting a significant amount of two proteins used to treat diseases including cancer in humans — and the process, they say, is far cheaper than current methods of protein production.
Interim Budget 2019-20: Focussing on Health Insurance & Wearable Technology
The Union Budget of 2019 can provide an instant fillip to health insurance by incentivising manufacture and sale of health wearable technology devices and biosensors. Similar to the boost provided to the education sector through distribution of laptops to students and the revolution in the communication sector through enhanced mobile connectivity, tax breaks on wearable health devices can stimulate the economic growth rate through social wellbeing.
Lancet report blames ‘Big Food’ firms for fuelling obesity, climate change
The global rate of obesity almost tripled in the last four decades, with more than a third of the world’s adults now in a weight range that increases risks of heart disease, cancer and other disorders, according to the WHO. Meanwhile, almost half of children under the age of 5 don’t get needed nutrients — mostly in low- and middle-income countries — even as average weight increases.
Over 89,000 people in Tamil Nadu benefited from Ayushman Bharat: PM Modi
Modi said that about 1.57 crore people were under the Ayushman Bharat Yojana or Modicare in Tamil Nadu.
Insurers’ Wish-List for the Budget 2019-20
“We are hoping for positive tax benefits in the home insurance area as in the last year we have seen some major calamities and home insurance has certainly gained importance. We are also hoping for some regulatory framework in the healthcare/pharma industries to make insurance a reality for all in India”Rikhil Shah, Chief Financial Officer, SBI General Insurance
Scientists reveal ideal diet that can prevent 11 million deaths each year
Many life-threatening chronic diseases are linked to poor diets, including obesity, diabetes, malnutrition and several types of cancer. The researchers said unhealthy diets currently cause more death and disease worldwide than unsafe sex, alcohol, drug and tobacco use combined.
Delhi a ‘gas chamber’, better not to live in city, says SC about pollution
“In the morning and evening, there is so much pollution and traffic congestion,” Justice Arun Mishra said, hearing a matter related to air pollution in the National Capital Region.
Bill Gates congratulates Indian government for Ayushman Bharat scheme
“In just first 100 days of #AyushmanBharat, 685000 beneficiaries availed free health care & the number is rising rapidly,” Nadda had tweeted.