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Smokeless tobacco, betel nut drive oral cancer cases in India, highest in South Asia: Lancet
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) India has the highest number of oral cancer cases among countries in South Asia, driven by increased use of smokeless tobacco products like betel quid with tobacco, gutka, khaini; and areca nut, according to a study!-->…
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Rising cardiac arrest, a sign for young India to focus on right approach to life
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Cases of cardiac arrest have seen a spurt in recent times, but the bigger question is the ability to diagnose and prevent such cases. The surge in rising cases of cardiac and non-communicable ailments has perplexed!-->…
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UN lauds India’s efforts in reducing maternal mortality ratio by 70pc
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Recognising India’s extraordinary progress in advancing maternal health and family planning, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on Wednesday felicitated the country for its efforts in reducing the maternal!-->…
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Coffee, tea may prevent heart attack & stroke risk in lupus patients: Study
New Delhi, OCT 9 (IANS) Consuming more caffeine, present in coffee, tea, and cocoa may improve heart health in people with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study on Wednesday.
Patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases,!-->…
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Centre announces 10 new ESIC medical colleges
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The government on Tuesday announced to set up 10 new Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) medical colleges and extend the unemployment allowance scheme for ESI Corporation members until June 2026.
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Study identifies reason behind long-lasting Covid symptoms
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) A new study on Tuesday showed that damage to the brainstem -- the brain’s ‘control centre’ -- is behind the long-lasting physical and psychiatric effects of severe Covid-19 infection.
Researchers from the!-->…
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Chemotherapy, radiation for breast cancer may speed up biological ageing: Study
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) While advances in cancer therapies have greatly improved survival rates for breast cancer, new research on Tuesday showed that common treatments, including chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery, may accelerate the!-->…
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Govt doubles nutrition support for all TB patients to Rs 1,000 per month
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Accelerating measures to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) in India by 2025, the Union government on Monday increased the monthly nutrition support to all patients of the deadly infectious disease to Rs 1,000 from the!-->…
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