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Delhi: Over 500 women screened in mega cervical cancer camp at Budh Vihar
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
In a landmark achievement for preventive healthcare, Novaneo Hospital on Wednesday entered the Guinness Book of World Records by collecting the highest number of cervical cancer (Pap/HPV) screening gut samples within an eight-hour window, underscoring the growing role of hospital-led init
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President Droupadi Murmu highlights strengthening of public healthcare sys
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The President emphasised that health and well-being are a critical pillar of human capital development and national progress, underscoring the importance of ensuring accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare services, particularly for the poor, vulnerable, and underserved sections of
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IIT Delhi researchers develop smart mosquito-repellent detergents
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The research team, led by Professor Javed Nabibaksha Sheikh from the Department of Textile and Fibre Engineering, observed that commonly used mosquito-protection products -- such as liquids, coils, lotions, creams, roll-ons, sprays and patches -- often have limitations and do not provide
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Centre for Chronic Disease Control Marks 25 Years of Advancing Public Heal
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 22: The Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC) marked its 25th anniversary with a two-day Scientific Symposium held on September 18-19, 2025, at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. The event brought together over 400 leading public health experts, policymakers, r
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Amit Shah launches nationwide initiative 'HEALD' to tackle liver disease o
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
According to an official release, HEALD is envisioned as a multi-sectoral program combining public education, early screening, psychological and medical treatment of alcohol use disorder, and liver disease management.
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Karachi woman dies after contracting brain-eating amoeba
Updated : 1 year ago IST
A 36-year-old Karachi woman, Maryam Shakeel, died after contracting Naegleria, a brain-eating amoeba found in water. Health officials confirmed that low chlorine levels in the city's water supply allowed the deadly organism to thrive.
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Ministry of Ayush announces opening of nominations for Prime Minister's Yo
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Established to honor the profound impact of Yoga on society, the Prime Minister's Yoga Awards aim to celebrate exemplary contributions to the field, reinforcing Yoga's role in disease prevention, health promotion, and the management of lifestyle-related disorders.
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Researchers discover molecular mechanism for bacterial infection
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Researchers at Virginia Tech have discovered how bacteria change molecules in order to infect their host.
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Study finds how certain diabetes medications might prevent dementia
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
According to a study published, sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors used to treat type 2 diabetes may prevent dementia, with higher advantages with prolonged treatment.
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Health-tech startup Watch Your Health has raised USD 5 million in a Series
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 31: The fresh funds will be used to scale its operations and expand the user base both domestically and internationally and enhancing the company's technological infrastructure and platform capabilities, Watch Your Health said in a press release.
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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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India receives 'Measles and Rubella Champion' award for disease prevention
Updated : 2 years ago IST
India has been bestowed with the prestigious 'Measles and Rubella Champion Award' by the Measles and Rubella Partnership at the American Red Cross Headquarters in Washington, DC, US in recognition of the country's tireless efforts to combat these diseases.
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