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Study finds how children born in October are least likely to get influenza
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to a US study, children born in October are more likely to be vaccinated against influenza and less likely to be diagnosed with the disease than children born in other months.
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Air pollution linked to higher hospitalisations for heart, lung diseases
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Short and long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution is linked to an increased risk of hospitalisation for serious heart and lung problems, according to two major US studies published in The British Medical Journal.
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From Kidney Failure to Motorcycle Crusade: Vinod's 2000 km Ride for Organ
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 24: In a remarkable display of determination and advocacy, Vinod Vishwakarma, a motorcycle mechanic turned organ donation advocate, is gearing up for an extraordinary journey. Embarking from the heart of Mumbai, Andheri, Vinod will ride his motorbike a
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Genes affect blood pressure from early childhood: Research
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Certain hypertension-related genes influence blood pressure from an early age and raise the risk of cardiovascular disease as you become older. However, there is something you can do about it.
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National Pistachio Day: A Powerhouse Nut for Health and Wellness
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 23: Research suggests that American pistachios have numerous benefits and may help to maintain good health, support an active lifestyle and reduce the risk of nutrition-related diseases. Not only are pistachios a source of many essential vitamins and minerals, mon
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Star Hospitals, Hyderabad Introduces India's First National-level Paired (
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], February 23: India's kidney donor shortage is worrying, in a year over 2,00,000 patients need a kidney transplant in India. But, only roughly 8,000 to 12,000 kidney transplants are happing. Inspite of best treatment options only 3% to 5% of patients under going
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Air pollution linked to higher hospitalisations for heart, lung diseases
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to the Global Burden of Disease study, exposure to PM2.5 accounts for an estimated 7.6 per cent of total global mortality and 4.2 per cent of global disability-adjusted life years (a measure of years lived in good health).
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Free vaccination campaign for Japanese Encephalitis to start in Bhopal fro
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The inoculation will be done at government hospitals and health centres in the city. The department is eyeing to inoculate around nine lakh children in the state capital and made all possible preparations for the same.
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To make India self-reliant, we have to make every Indian disease-free: Son
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The Ministry of Ayush through its research council Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) has taken this health initiative for tribal students with the joint initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and ICMR-NIRTH Jabalpur.
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From 16 years to 6 Months: Beyond Kidney Transplants - A New Way Of Life
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Maharashtra) [India], February 20: In celebration of World Kidney Day, Kidneython 2024 brought together the remarkable spirit of 65 kidney transplant patients and 36 kidney donors at a marathon organized by Medicover Hospitals in association with Orian City Care Ho
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TV actor Rituraj Singh dies at 59
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The famous TV actor who was suffering from some pancreatic disease and was hospitalized recently has passed away due to cardiac arrest.
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Consuming too much protein is risky for arteries, and this amino acid is t
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine found a biological mechanism by which high-protein diets raise the risk of atherosclerosis. The results were published in Nature Metabolism.
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