Health

94,000 children vaccinated in polio campaign in Gaza

United Nations, Nov 5 (IANS) The UN-supported third phase of the polio vaccine campaign concluded in the besieged northern Gaza…

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Consuming high levels of omega-3, omega-6 may keep cancer at bay

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) A higher consumption of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may help ward off a variety…

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Kandhamal mango kernel deaths: Odisha minister meets ailing women at hospital

Bhubaneswar, Nov 4 (IANS) Odisha Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling on Monday paid a visit to the SCB…

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Sri Lanka launches measles vaccination programme targeting youth

Colombo, Nov 4 (IANS) Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Health has launched a special measles vaccination programme from Monday and running…

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‘Hidden’ form of leprosy can silently affect brain, spinal cord: AIIMS Bhubaneswar study

New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) A new study by researchers at AIIMS Bhubaneswar on Monday showed a ‘hidden’ form of…

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History of concussion may raise mental illness risk in women post-childbirth

New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Women with a history of concussion face a 25 per cent higher risk of having…

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Can air pollution lead to obesity?

New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Poor air quality may not only spike respiratory, cardiac, and mental health issues but can…

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Zomato CEO clarifies over button mushrooms labelled with ‘future packing date’

New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) After a food safety regulator’s raid at Zomato’s Hyperpure warehouse in Hyderabad allegedly found 90…

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How kidney problems raise risk of strokes

New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Metabolic risk factors such as hypertension, high blood sugar, obesity, and abnormal cholesterol are the…

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Over Rs 1.1 lakh cr spent in free hospitalisation under PM-JAY since 2018: Centre

New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) More than Rs. 1.1 lakh crore has been spent in providing free hospitalisation under the…

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