Health

Namibia eyes tobacco, alcohol tax reforms to combat public health crisis

Windhoek, July 14 (IANS) Namibia is considering major tax reforms for tobacco and alcohol products to curb rising substance abuse…

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WHO recommends twice-a-year lenacapavir jab to boost global HIV prevention

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday recommended countries to use the twice-a-year lenacapavir injection…

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Warning boards for samosas & jalebis: A big step to curb obesity in India, say experts

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) The Health Ministry’s directive to put up an oil and sugar board warning the amount…

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Oral health key for cancer care, boosting survival rates: AIIMS

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Oral health plays a significant role in cancer care, and increasing survival rate, according to…

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MBBS counseling to commence from July 30, TN yet to prepare merit list

Chennai, July 14 (IANS) The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), under the Union Health Ministry, has released the tentative counselling schedule…

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Delhi to get 7 super specialty hospitals, more ICU bed capacity: CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Strengthening government healthcare infrastructure is key for better health of citizens in the national capital,…

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After man dies of Nipah virus, six Kerala districts put on alert

Thiruvananthapuram, July 14 (IANS) A fresh case of Nipah virus in Kerala’s Palakkad district has raised concerns about the continued…

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Intermittent energy restriction can better aid in diabetes control among obese: Study

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Dietary approaches like intermittent energy restriction, time-restricted eating, and continuous energy restriction can all improve…

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India, Saudi Arabia bolster bilateral ties in chemicals and fertilisers sector

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Highlighting strong economic ties between India and Saudi Arabia, the visit by Union Health and…

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Manipur logs five new Covid cases, state tally rises to 323

Imphal, July 13 (IANS) Manipur reported five new Covid-19 cases on Sunday, pushing the total number of infections in the…

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