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Afghanistan: Doctors concerned over spread of infectious diseases amid mas
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Several medical professionals discussed the transmission of several infectious diseases among recently deported refugees from Pakistan, TOLOnews reported.
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Study finds how hidden belly fat in midlife is connected with Alzheimer's
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The development of Alzheimer's disease is associated with higher levels of visceral belly fat in midlife, according to research that will be presented next week at the annual conference of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Fat around the internal organs located deep within th
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Taking a Breath: World COPD Day 2023 Encourages Early Action
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi/Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 20: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a global health challenge that affects around 391 million individuals, causing breathlessness, chronic cough, and expectoration. This progressive disease ranks among the leading causes of dea
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Reduced hippocampal size linked to cognitive deterioration: Study
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
A study found that smaller hippocampal volume was associated with poorer performance on fluid cognitive functioning.
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Save the Children issues warning on disease outbreaks among children retur
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The organisation voiced its concerns, unveiling a report that highlights the escalating cases of disease among the thousands of migrants returning from Pakistan.
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Former first lady Rosalynn Carter enters hospice in Georgia
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
In May, the Centre announced that the former first lady was diagnosed with dementia.
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Researchers find genetic variants linked to uncommon, deadly illness
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Immunology has provided light on the particular alterations causing a rare and fatal ailment called 'RAD50 deficiency/Nijmegen breakage syndrome-like disorder'.
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Antimicrobial resistance continues to pose significant challenge to global
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
In a statement, Poonam Khetrapal Singh stated, "Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to pose a significant challenge to global public health, with devastating effects on the efficacy of essential medicines and the ability to effectively treat infectious diseases."
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WHO warns of disease outbreak risk among returnees from Pakistan
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that it needs USD 10 million to provide essential healthcare services to 7,00,000 migrants and refugees who have entered Afghanistan from Pakistan, Khaama Press reported.
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Defence Ministry body distributes Rs 932-cr to over 3.7 lakh beneficiaries
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB), a Defence Ministry body, has distributed grants worth Rs 932 crore to over 3.7 lakh beneficiaries linked to the armed forces (Army, Navy and Air Force) in the last five years between 2018 and 2023 under various welfare schemes like education grants of their wards
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Delhi-based Mother Seeks Urgent Support for Little Harshil's Battle Agains
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 17: Neha Shoriwala, a courageous mother, reaches out to the community in a plea for help via ImpactGuru.com during a critical juncture in their lives. Her son, little Harshil, is valiantly combating Wilson's Disease, a chronic liver condition.
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Study gives more insight into understanding cancer risk in gene therapies
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Researchers have shown promising results about the potential of gene therapy to heal genetic disorders such as sickle cell disease, and the findings of this study, published in Nature Medicine, offer vital new insights into processes that occur in the body following treatment.
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