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WHO provides emergency funds to scale up health response in cyclone-hit Sr
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
WHO has released USD 175,000 to support Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah caused severe flooding, displacement and damage nationwide. The funds will deploy medical teams, strengthen disease surveillance and ensure essential health services, as Sri Lanka seeks international help following a stat
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WHO issues a global guideline on the use of GLP-1 medicines in treating ob
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Obesity affects people in every country and was associated with 3.7 million deaths worldwide in 2024. Without decisive action, the number of people with obesity is projected to double by 2030.
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Deliberations at Ahmedabad University indicate India's Health Economy Succ
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], December 1: India is becoming increasingly capable at treating disease, yet the number of people who need treatment continues to grow. Chronic and lifestyle-related illnesses are appearing in larger numbers and at earlier stages of life, even as hospitals, diagno
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Why India Needs Proactive Self-Care Now More Than Ever: Nutriwave Explains
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 1: A dramatic shift is taking place in the disease landscape in India. For instance, there is a clear trend towards an older population and an increasing prevalence of chronic diseases and ailments associated with nutritional deficiencies. This trajectory signals
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Air pollution may reduce health benefits of exercise: Study
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A new study led by researchers at University College London (UCL) shows that chronic exposure to toxic air can significantly diminish the health benefits of regular physical activity.
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India set to transition from detective to predictive disease surveillance
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a major leap toward strengthening public health security, India is set to transform its disease surveillance approach from traditional detective methods to a predictive model by integrating cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), real-time data analytics, and di
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IIT Delhi researchers develop smart mosquito-repellent detergents
Updated : 3 months, 3 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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When the Feet Tell a Bigger Story: Understanding Peripheral Arterial Disea
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Trivandrum (Kerala) [India], November 26: Diabetes often announces itself quietly, but the damage it causes to our blood vessels can be far from silent. Among the many complications it brings, peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is one of the most overlooked--and yet one of the most revealing.
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Obesity, related chronic diseases costing Indian economy $28.9 billion ann
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Obesity and related chronic diseases account for a growing share of India's health burden, costing the economy an estimated $28.9 billion annually, said a report by Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI).
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A Mother's Gift of Life: Successful Living-Donor Kidney Transplant Restore
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], November 24: In an inspiring story of resilience, medical excellence, and a mother's unconditional love, PACE Hospitals has successfully performed a living-donor kidney transplant for a 32-year-old male patient suffering from end-stage renal disease due to susp
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"Air pollution doesn't just damage lungs, it also increases risk of dement
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Along with lung diseases, air pollution can also cause dementia in an individual, Neurologist Dr. (Col) Joy Dev Mukherji said in an exclusive interview with ANI.
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Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed attends inauguration of UAE-Indonesia Hospita
Updated : 4 months ago IST
On behalf of President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and in the presence of Prabowo Subianto, President of the Republic of Indonesia, Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs, has attended the inauguration of
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