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PureCircle to help eliminate 250 bn calories from Indian diet by 2020

New Delhi [India], Dec 19 (ANI): PureCircle, a leading producer of great-tasting stevia ingredients for the global beverage and food industry, on Tuesday announced that it is committing to help Indian companies reduce 250 billion calories in the Indian diet by 2020.

2017-12-19T08:02:58.950156+00:00 IST

Genetics in personalised medicine is healthcare's current buzz word

New Delhi [India], Dec.19 (ANI): The current buzz word in healthcare is "personalised medicine". Personalised medicine essentially works on the assumption that a disease can be caused by multiple factors, wherein any one factor is neither necessary nor sufficient to cause the disease. It recognizes gene x environment, gene x gene and other more complex risk combinations and interactions, making genetics a vital component of personalised medicine.

2017-12-19T06:54:11.058009+00:00 IST

Over dependence on drug imports from China harmful for India: IPCA

New Delhi [India], Dec.19 (ANI): An overwhelming dependence on drug imports and related raw materials from China could prove harmful for the health sector in India in the long run, the Indian Pharmaceutical Congress Association (IPCA) has said.

2017-12-19T06:46:25.800736+00:00 IST

Active social life lowers the risk of developing diabetes, says Study

London [UK], December 19 (ANI): The potentially harmful effects of loneliness and social isolation on health and longevity are well established.

2017-12-19T06:04:54.560726+00:00 IST

Cancer risk may be increased by sleeping with this next to your head

London [UK], December 19 (ANI): In a recent study, a group of researchers have found that sleeping with your phone in your bed, or near to your head, could increase the risk of brain cancer.

2017-12-19T06:04:54.548153+00:00 IST

Factors affecting quality of life in older adults with cancer

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 18 (ANI): A study, aimed to provide insights on the factors that affect health-related quality of life in older adults with cancer, has focused on the importance of addressing persistent symptoms, managing comorbidities, promoting leisure-time physical activity, and addressing financial challenges.

2017-12-18T06:25:58.064897+00:00 IST

One-third of diabetics not taking recommended medication

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 18 (ANI): According to a recent study, a third of diabetics, who have been prescribed the most common diabetes drug, are not taking their medication because of side effects.

2017-12-18T05:40:35.736260+00:00 IST

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This hearing aid can cure deafness: Researchers

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec. 17 (ANI): To improve communication with patients with a hearing impairment, a team of researchers has developed a 'high-definition' aid to help those who are severely hard of hearing.

2017-12-17T17:33:53.146442+00:00 IST

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Medical experts lay down policy for foetal viability

New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): Experts from leading medical associations like Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP), Indian Medical Association (IMA) and National Neonatal Forum of India (NNF) met recently in New Delhi to carve out a policy on neonatal resuscitation and infant viability in India.

2017-12-17T11:37:14.036802+00:00 IST

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48th Annual Congress of the Indian Society of Nephrology inaugurated in Delhi

New Delhi [India], Dec 17 (ANI): The 48th Annual Congress of the Indian Society of Nephrology (ISNCON 2017) organized by the Delhi Nephrology Society was inaugurated at Pullman - Novotel Hotel Aerocity in New Delhi.

2017-12-17T05:50:15.043181+00:00 IST

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The various shades of tea to devour this winter

New Delhi [India], Dec 17 (ANI): Waking up on a chilly morning to a hot cup of tea is therapeutic. Depending on the oxidation level, tea can be classified into five main types.

2017-12-17T04:50:12.356774+00:00 IST

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'Online pharmacy huge health risk'

New Delhi [India], Dec 17 (ANI): Indian pharmacists fear rise in self-medication and abuse unless online drug sales are checked.

2017-12-17T04:28:52.564124+00:00 IST

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Nature's boon for good health Amla

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) [India], Dec.17 (ANI): Amla known as Dhatri ( God of Health) can be effectively used to treat many diseases.

2017-12-17T02:05:47.545569+00:00 IST

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New brittle bone test may be helpful in preventing hip break agony

London [UK], Dec 17 (ANI): In a recent research, a group of researchers have found a new screening test for brittle bone disease that could prevent thousands of women suffering the agony of hip fractures each year.

2017-12-16T21:34:02.561638+00:00 IST

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Ketamine reduces suicidal thoughts in depression patients

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec. 15 (ANI): A low dose of ketamine, an anaesthetic drug which is more effective than a commonly used sedative, may be significantly effective for reducing suicidal thoughts in patients with depression, a study has recently revealed.

2017-12-16T08:40:01.703179+00:00 IST

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Fortis Healthcare rejects over pricing of drugs charge

New Delhi [India], Dec.16 (ANI): Fortis Healthcare has rejected charges of over pricing the medicines that it is giving to its patients.

2017-12-16T08:17:18.899352+00:00 IST

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This unlikely food item can help prevent constipation

London [UK], Dec 16 (ANI): Can food serve as a medicine? Sometimes, yes. It's becoming clear in recent years that what you eat can be highly effective in preventing or reversing some health problems, especially chronic constipation.

2017-12-15T22:04:07.834874+00:00 IST

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Being repetitive might be an early sign of Dementia

London [UK], Dec 16 (ANI): Dementia is a collection of symptoms that can occur due to a variety of possible diseases. The symptoms include impairments in thought, communication, and memory.

2017-12-15T21:54:47.728555+00:00 IST

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How to get rid of joint pain this winter

New Delhi [India], Dec 15 (ANI): While some of us wait for the winter season to get relief from the summer heat, there are others who are wary of the unfriendly chilly season. The winter brings increasing episodes of joints pain and aches for them.

2017-12-15T10:09:44.302866+00:00 IST

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India should look to Norway to develop green transport

New Delhi [India], Dec.15 (ANI): India should look to Norway to see how green transport solutions work in practice in order to plan for a green transport sector.

2017-12-15T09:09:32.376401+00:00 IST

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Ketamine can significantly reduce suicidal thoughts

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 15 (ANI): According to a study, ketamine, a drug used to start and maintain anesthesia, can reduce suicidal thoughts in depressed patients.

2017-12-15T05:16:44.303889+00:00 IST