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Regaining Mobility in a Changing World: Understanding the Knee Replacement
Updated : 2 weeks, 1 day ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 27: While the term "pandemic" is typically reserved for infectious diseases, orthopedic surgeons globally are using it to describe the staggering, exponential rise in knee replacement surgeries. What was once considered a procedure for the elderly has become a cor
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NR Foundation Reinforces Commitment to Community Healthcare in Mysuru
Updated : 3 weeks, 5 days ago IST
Mysuru (Karnataka) [India], February 16: In a heartfelt gesture towards community welfare, NR Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the NR Group, has donated 14 three-seater metal sofa sets to the District Hospital & Epidemic Diseases Hospital, Mysuru. This initiative is part of the Foundatio
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Fraud fight tops FATF agenda as global network meets in Mexico City
Updated : 4 weeks ago IST
The plenary approved the FATF's strategic priorities for 2026 to 2028, which will be presented to ministers for endorsement in April. Central to the new agenda is an intensified focus on fraud, now described as an epidemic affecting jurisdictions worldwide.
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World Cancer Day 2026: Dr. Bharat Agravat Unveils OLI Therapy and OSMF DIY
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], January 31: World Cancer Day 2026 In a landmark move to curb the rising tide of oral malignancies, renowned Oral Health Expert Dr. Bharat Agravat https://www.drbharat.agravat.com/ has launched the 2026 "United by Unique" campaign. This global initiative bridges t
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"I stand with them in their grief": Former Lok Sabha speaker Sumitra Mahaj
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Former Lok Sabha speaker Sumitra Mahajan expressed grief over the contaminated drinking water incident in Indore's Bhagirathpura area, saying that whatever happened should not have occurred, adding that she is in touch with the councillor.
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Psychotherapist Namrata Jain sounds the alarm bells for India's silent but
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 17: India's mental health crisis is taking a turn for the worse, suggests Mumbai-based eminent psychotherapist Namrata Jain. Along with her team, Namrata has observed growing instances of self-harm across age groups and genders, which she ascribes to un
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Pakistan sees 200% surge in HIV cases; WHO warns of fastest-growing epidem
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
This information was shared with participants of a walk organised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNAIDS in observance of World AIDS Day.
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Hidden Epidemic in Indian Hospitals: Antibiotic Resistance on the Rise
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has released an eight-report highlighting a concerning trend of increasing antibiotic resistance in Indian hospitals. According to the report, antibiotic-resistant bacteria have increased by 91% over the past few years, rendering many drugs in
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Diabetes Puzzle Is More Than Sugar-Sri Ramakrishna Hospital's Diabetologis
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 27: Sri Ramakrishna Hospital shines a spotlight on the hidden triggers of diabetes--factors beyond sugar that silently increase risk for thousands. Through expert insights, preventive tips, and community-focused awareness, the hospital urges the publ
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Amway India Launches 'Nutrilite Vitamin D Plus Boron'
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 26: With nutritional gaps arising from today's lifestyles, consumers are turning toward holistic wellbeing to support healthier lives. One such concern is Vitamin D inadequacy, a silent epidemic that continues to affect people across age groups, underscoring th
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Healthy Living Shouldn't Be Hard - StapleGreenz Brings Back Age-Old Wisdom
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Ernakulam (Kerala) [India], November 14: More than 589 million adults worldwide live with diabetes, a number projected to rise sharply within decades. This alarming epidemic makes World Diabetes Day, observed globally every November 14, a crucial occasion to focus on awareness, prevention, a
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PMA blames Pakistan's broken governance for spiralling dengue outbreak in
Updated : 4 months ago IST
As the dengue epidemic deepens across Sindh, with more than 400 patients receiving treatment in hospitals, the Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has urged the government to declare an immediate health emergency in Karachi and Hyderabad, the two divisions worst hit by the mosquito-borne dise
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