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Study links childhood obesity with chronic lung disease later
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Study links childhood obesity with chronic lung disease later

New Delhi, March 22: Children overweight or obese may be at an increased risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adulthood, according to a study. COPD is a progressive lung disease that makes it hard to breathe and worsens over time. While smoking is a major risk factor for COPD,...
Medical school deans in S. Korea to reject additional leave amid quota hike turmoil
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Medical school deans in S. Korea to reject additional leave amid quota hike...

Seoul, March 22: A consultative body of medical school deans in South Korea on Saturday said that they have rejected additional requests for leave, reaffirming they will no longer accept such requests by students who have left en masse to protest against the government's plan to hike school quotas....
754 fast track courts dispose over 3 lakh rape, POCSO cases in January: Centre
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754 fast track courts dispose over 3 lakh rape, POCSO cases in January: Centre

New Delhi, March 22: About 754 fast track courts (FTSCs) have disposed more than 3 lakh cases related to rape and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) in January, said the government. "The government accords the highest priority for ensuring safety and security of children and has...
Indo-German partnership in science & education stronger than ever: German Ambassador
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Indo-German partnership in science & education stronger than ever: German...

New Delhi, March 21: With about 50,000 Indian students studying in Germany, the partnership between the two countries in terms of science and education is stronger than ever, said German Ambassador to India and Bhutan, Dr. Philipp Ackermann. He said this at an event held in the national capital to...
Gujarat govt imposes ESMA on striking health workers
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Gujarat govt imposes ESMA on striking health workers

Gandhinagar, March 20: Gujarat's health workers have launched an indefinite strike, demanding resolution of their long-pending issues. On March 18, in Botad, health employees submitted a memorandum to the District Collector, emphasising their need for justice. They warned that if their demands were...
NIMHANS, Armed Forces Medical Services tie up to boost well-being of defense personnel
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NIMHANS, Armed Forces Medical Services tie up to boost well-being of defense...

New Delhi, March 20: The National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Armed Forces Medical Services, to improve the mental well-being of the defense personnel, the Ministry of Defence said on Thursday. The MoU will foster...
Rural areas avail over 75 pc cancer treatments under PMJAY: Minister
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Rural areas avail over 75 pc cancer treatments under PMJAY: Minister

New Delhi, March 19: Rural areas in the country have availed over 75 per cent cancer treatments under the government's Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), Union Health Minister JP Nadda has informed. Nadda stated in the Parliament that the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme has enabled...
After return to Earth, Sunita Williams undergoes rehabilitation
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After return to Earth, Sunita Williams undergoes rehabilitation

Washington, March 19: NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have begun a 45 day rehabilitation program to help them adapt to Earth's gravity after spending nine months in space. The duo returned early Wednesday (Indian time) aboard SpaceX's Crew-9 mission, splashing down off the coast of...
India resolved to eliminating 5 diseases in 5 years, TB control progressing well: Dr VK Paul
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India resolved to eliminating 5 diseases in 5 years, TB control progressing...

New Delhi, March 18: India is resolved to eliminating five diseases in the coming five years that include leprosy, lymphatic filariasis, measles, rubella and kala-azar, Dr V.K. Paul, Member, NITI Aayog, said on Tuesday. Stating that India has achieved tremendous success in the direction of...
Funding cuts to close 220 additional healthcare facilities in Afghanistan: WHO
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Funding cuts to close 220 additional healthcare facilities in Afghanistan: WHO

Kabul, March 18: The World Health Organization (WHO) raised alarms about funding shortages in Afghanistan, warning that these shortages could lead to the shutdown of 80 per cent of essential healthcare services supported by the agency. As of March 4, a total of 167 healthcare facilities in...
Amid avian flu scare, West Bengal imposes strict protocols
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Amid avian flu scare, West Bengal imposes strict protocols

Kolkata, March 18: Amid the detection of the avian flu (H5N1) virus in neighbouring Jharkhand, the Mamata government has imposed strict protocols in West Bengal for the time being. As the first step, there is a total ban on chicken imports from Jharkhand to West Bengal. "To strictly enforce that...
Celltrion launches autoimmune disease treatment in US
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Celltrion launches autoimmune disease treatment in US

Seoul, March 13: Celltrion, a major South Korean biopharmaceutical firm, on Thursday said it has launched its biosimilar product for Stelara, an autoimmune disease treatment, in the United States. Celltrion launches autoimmune disease treatment in US Steqeyma, a treatment for plaque psoriasis,...
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