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Study links PM2.5 with incidence and mortality rates of SARS-CoV-2 virus
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Study links PM2.5 with incidence and mortality rates of SARS-CoV-2 virus

New Delhi, Dec 17: While the rapid spread of Covid-19 can be attributed mainly to the high transmissibility of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, a new study has linked the high incidence and mortality rates with environmental factors, particularly with PM2.5. Researchers from the National Yang Ming Chiao Tung...
US health insurance companies accused of multiple denials, delays: Surveys
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US health insurance companies accused of multiple denials, delays: Surveys

New York, Dec 17: Every year, US health insurance companies deny tens of millions of patient claims for medical expense reimbursements, and the tide of those denials has been rising. The Washington Post on Monday cited surveys of doctors and other healthcare providers. Insurers also have been...
CureFit posts Rs 888 crore loss in FY24
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CureFit posts Rs 888 crore loss in FY24

New Delhi, Dec 17: Fitness startup Curefit's consolidated loss has increased by 42 per cent to Rs 888.5 crore in FY24 from Rs 625.5 crore in FY23. The company's EBITDA loss surged by 123.4 per cent to Rs 587.97 crore in FY24 from Rs 263.2 crore in FY23. The reason for the increase in the company's...
WHO calls for bolstering efforts to end TB in South-East Asia
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WHO calls for bolstering efforts to end TB in South-East Asia

New Delhi, Dec 16: The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday called on countries in the Southeast Asia Region to build on the momentum created to end tuberculosis (TB). Saima Wazed, Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia Region urged the need to accelerate multi-sectoral efforts to reach every...
Narayana Murthy defends 70-hour workweek concept again, calls on youth to work hard
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Narayana Murthy defends 70-hour workweek concept again, calls on youth to work...

New Delhi, Dec 16: Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy has reiterated the call to work 70-hour a week, urging young people in India to work hard for the country’s growth. Murthy first suggested the idea of a 70-hour work week in 2023 to boost the country’s growth. While he invited widespread...
Flu virus can remain infectious in refrigerated raw milk for 5 days: Study
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Flu virus can remain infectious in refrigerated raw milk for 5 days: Study

New York, Dec 14: Influenza or flu virus can remain infectious in refrigerated raw milk for up to five days, scientists have warned. The new Stanford University study comes at a time when outbreaks of bird flu in dairy cattle have raised concerns about the potential for a new pandemic. “This work...
Every 10 unit rise in annual PM2.5 exposure raising death risk in Indians: Study
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Every 10 unit rise in annual PM2.5 exposure raising death risk in Indians: Study

New Delhi, Dec 12: Every 10 micrograms per cubic metre of air increase in annual exposure to fine particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5) is associated with an 8.6 per cent increased risk for mortality across India, finds a study on Thursday. The study, published in the journal Lancet Planetary Health,...
Jal Jeevan Mission empowering women in rural areas: PM Modi
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Jal Jeevan Mission empowering women in rural areas: PM Modi

New Delhi, Dec 12: Jal Jeevan Mission is facilitating the empowerment of more women in India, especially in the rural areas, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. Launched in August 2019, the Jal Jeevan Mission aims to provide functional tap water connections to every rural household. PM...
Malaria cases, deaths in India decline by 69pc between 2017-2023: WHO
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Malaria cases, deaths in India decline by 69pc between 2017-2023: WHO

New Delhi, Dec 11: India has seen significant progress in reducing malaria incidence and mortality rates, according to the latest World Malaria report, from the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday. Malaria is a life-threatening disease spread to humans by female Anopheles mosquitoes. It is...
Indian scientists develop 1st human gene therapy for Haemophilia A
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Indian scientists develop 1st human gene therapy for Haemophilia A

New Delhi, Dec 11: In a significant medical feat, Indian scientists have developed the first-in-human gene therapy using lentiviral vectors for severe haemophilia A. The innovative therapy, developed by the Centre for Stem Cell Research (CSCR) at Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore a...
1 person globally acquires new genital herpes infection every second: WHO
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1 person globally acquires new genital herpes infection every second: WHO

New Delhi, Dec 11: At least one person each second, or 42 million people annually worldwide is estimated to acquire a new genital herpes infection, according to new estimates by the World Health Organization on Wednesday. It showed that about 846 million people or more than 1 in 5 people aged...
YouTube’s new feature for registered health professionals in India to reach people
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YouTube’s new feature for registered health professionals in India to reach...

New Delhi, Dec 10: Google owned YouTube on Tuesday announced new features to help Indian viewers find high quality health information from healthcare professionals. Building on its previously launched health source information panels and health content shelves, it is bringing up applications for...
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