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World Bank expects UAE's non-oil economy to grow by 4.8 pc in 2023
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
In a press conference held today in Dubai to announce the new World Bank Gulf Economic Update (GEU) titled, "The Health and Economic Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases in the GCC", the bank officials said that the current account balance in the UAE is expected to rise to 11.7 per cent in 20
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WHO warns against artificial sweeteners, says they have no long-term benef
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new guideline cautioning the use of non-sugar sweeteners for controlling body weight or reducing the risk of non-communicable diseases.
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3.5 Billion People Face Dental Diseases: A Reminder for World Oral Health
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 20 (ANI/PNN): As the world observes World Oral Health Day on March 20th, it is important to understand the significance of oral health as it can affect almost all aspects of our lives. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), oral diseases are amo
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Can metaverse improve public health? Find out here
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The "metaverse" has captivated the popular imagination as a universe of infinite possibilities that can affect all parts of existence. What are the key opportunities and uncertainties in the metaverse that can help us better manage non-communicable diseases? This is the subject of a paper re
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Swastha Mann, Swastha Ghar: Health melas to be organised across India
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Activities like Yoga, Zumba, Teleconsultation and Nikshay Poshan Abhiyan along with Non-Communicable Diseases screening and Drug Distribution will be taken up at the health centres. Sickle Cell Disease screening will also be undertaken as part of these countrywide health melas, said the heal
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D WA Herbals Launches a Slew of Preventive Health and Wellness Drinks for
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 17 (ANI/NewsVoir): Stress has been there since the beginning of the human race, and it will stay until humans walk this planet. It is just that the daily life challenges earlier were not as complicated and competitive as today. The environment was clean, life was b
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AIIMS Delhi declared "Tobacco Free Zone", smoking will be punishable offen
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi premises have been declared as a "Tobacco Free Zone".
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Karnataka govt aims to conduct health checkups for every resident in 18 mo
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Speaking at the Arogya City Summit, the minister said that the government has decided to start 438 "Namma clinics'' in urban areas to manage and curb the increase of non-communicable diseases.
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Why walnuts may be the top nut for a healthy heart?
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 28 (ANI/NewsVoir): In 2016, according to the WHO, India reported 63 percent of total deaths due to non-communicable diseases, and 27 percent were attributed to cardiovascular disease (CVD).
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Current Trends in Common Cancer Discussed in 2 Days at the National Oncolo
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], September 26 (ANI/NewsVoir): Sterling Group of Hospitals organized a 2 Day National Oncology Summit 2022 on September 24th and 25th 2022. Oncology has always been a captivating subject to become acquainted with. Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwi
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Karnataka govt to launch 15-day health campaign to mark PM Modi's birthday
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Karnataka [India], September 16 (ANI): Karnataka government is taking up a massive 15-day health campaign starting from Saturday, September 17, which happens to be Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday, till October 2, Gandhi Jayanthi.
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South-East Asian region needs to accelerate efforts for prevention of non-
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Paro [Bhutan], September 8 (ANI): In order to achieve global, regional, and national goals for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases, the South-East Asian region needs to accelerate efforts, said Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director of WHO South-East Asia Region.
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