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$8 trn in hidden costs of global agrifood systems linked to heart disease, diabetes: FAO
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) About 70 per cent, worth $8.1 trillion, of the hidden costs in the global agrifood systems stem from unhealthy dietary patterns and are linked to alarming non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease,!-->…
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Gut microbiome changes may signal onset of rheumatoid arthritis
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Researchers have identified changes in the gut microbiome makeup that lead to the onset of rheumatoid arthritis, providing a window of opportunity for targeted treatments.
Researchers from the University of Leeds and!-->…
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New WHO report calls for prioritising health in climate action
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) There is an urgent need to prioritise health aspects in taking action against climate change, said a new report by the World Health Organization (WHO), ahead of the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference in Baku (COP29),!-->…
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Kerala launches campaign against misuse of antibiotics
Kochi, Nov 7 (IANS) Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Thursday announced that a campaign against the indiscriminate use of antibiotics has commenced in all the state's 14 districts.
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Maharashtra: Malad residents saving money on medicines, courtesy Jan Aushadhi Kendras
Mumbai, Nov 7 (IANS) Jan Aushadhi Kendras have turned out to be 'money saving tool' for the rich as well as poor residents of Malad, a bustling suburb in the metropolitan city, as they are buying medicines at highly cheaper rates here as!-->…
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Psychedelic therapy may help treat resistant eating disorders
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Psilocybin therapy -- used to treat a range of mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and addictions -- can aid in the treatment of individuals with anorexia nervosa, a type of eating disorder,!-->…
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Japanese team makes new plastic device to help surgeons in robot-assisted heart surgery
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) A team of Japanese researchers has developed a that can help surgeons while performing robot-assisted heart surgery.
Surgeons performing robot-assisted heart surgery usually require an assistant who can help them at!-->…
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How air pollution is contributing to cancers in India
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Increased exposure to carcinogens in the air is increasing the incidence of cancers of the lungs, bladder, breast, prostate, and blood, said health experts on National Cancer Awareness Day on Thursday.
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