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Korea records COVID-19 surge in wastewater amid summer wave
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Republic of Korea's disease control agency said Sunday the level of the COVID-19 virus in wastewater has nearly doubled in just a week, following a surge in infections during the summer vacation season.
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New sleep study tries to understand cognitive decline in women
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Alzheimer's disease, the most common type of dementia, currently affects twice as many women as men, with minority populations predicted to witness the most significant increase in cases in the coming years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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114 deaths, over 40000 suspected heatstroke cases reported in India from M
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The heatwave in large parts of the country has claimed 114 lives and more than 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases have been reported between March 1 and June 19 this year, said sources from the Union Health Ministry.
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Centre for Chronic Disease Control has Screened 1.1 Million Indians for Hi
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 11: The Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC) has successfully screened over 1.1 million individuals for high Blood Pressure (BP) as part of the May Measurement Month (MMM) initiative that was launched in 2017. CCDC is the official Indian partner for MMM, the larg
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India, Denmark hold 4-day event to strengthen cooperation in fields of inf
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
India and Denmark in Monday started a four-day bilateral dialogue between the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India and Statens Serum Institute (SSI), Ministry of the Interior and Health of Denmark, in New Delhi.
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PM Modi reviews situation of ongoing heatwave in country and preparedness
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday chaired a meeting to review the situation of the ongoing heatwave in the country and the preparedness for the onset of monsoon at his residence in the national capital.
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NCDC data confirms 56 heatstroke deaths in India: Sources
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
According to sources, many states are underreporting deaths due to heatstroke. The data is based on reports submitted by states to the NCDC.
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Centre asks states to undertake preventive measures as four states report
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) and the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) issued a joint advisory on H5N1 for all states on May 20.
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Study reveals key protein that helps prevent excessive bone loss in osteop
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Osteoporosis, a disorder characterised by porous and weak bones, is a major hazard to skeletal health. As the foundation of the human body, bones provide critical structural support. When bone mass decreases, it not only weakens this support but also lowers general function, resulting in a l
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US reports second human case of bird flu
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said the Michigan dairy worker was being monitored due to their work exposure to H5N1-infected cattle and reported symptoms to local health officials.
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Effective malaria control initiatives underway by NVBDCP in Tripura
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) is intensifying efforts to combat vector-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue, chikungunya, Japanese encephalitis, and lymphatic filariasis across rural regions. Utilising a robust network of health sub-centres and ASHA workers,
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Enjoying nature helps to lower inflammation levels, find researchers
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A recent study from Cornell University links the pleasure of nature to a particular biological condition called inflammation
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