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Salt consumption among Indians exceed WHO limit, raises stroke, kidney disease...

New Delhi, July 16: Indians consume salt 2.2 times more than the amount recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), posing severe health risks such as hypertension, strokes, and kidney disease, among others, according to ICMR's National Institute of Epidemiology.WHO recommends less...
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Why early menopause raises risk of depression in some women

New Delhi, July 16: Severity of menopause symptoms and lack of emotional support are likely reasons why some women experience depression during early menopause, finds a study on Wednesday.Premature menopause, medically known as premature or primary ovarian insufficiency (POI), is a condition...
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Hearing loss, loneliness accelerate dementia risk in elderly: Study

New Delhi, July 16: Hearing loss combined with the feelings of loneliness accelerates cognitive decline, leading to dementia in older adults, according to a study.Researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) in Switzerland showed that isolation, communication difficulties, reduced...
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Over 14 mn children worldwide did not receive a single vaccine in 2024: UN

New Delhi, July 15: More than 14 million children worldwide did not receive a single dose of any vaccine in 2024, according to new national immunisation coverage data released on Tuesday by the UN agencies World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF.The report showed that nearly 20 million...
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Namibia eyes tobacco, alcohol tax reforms to combat public health crisis

Windhoek, July 14: Namibia is considering major tax reforms for tobacco and alcohol products to curb rising substance abuse and safeguard public health, Minister of Health and Social Services (MOHSS) Esperance Luvindao said Monday.She highlighted this when opening a four-day workshop on...
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TN schools to display ‘oil, sugar, salt’ boards to raise safety awareness

Chennai, July 15: In an effort to promote healthy eating habits and raise awareness about food safety among students, the Food Safety Department of Tamil Nadu will soon install ‘oil, sugar, and salt’ boards in all educational institutions across Coimbatore district.The initiative is aimed at...
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Warning boards for samosas & jalebis: A big step to curb obesity in India, say...

New Delhi, July 14: The Health Ministry’s directive to put up an oil and sugar board warning the amount of sugar, fat, and oil in samosas and jalebis in all government canteens and restaurants is a big step to curb the growing levels of obesity and boost the Fit India initiative, said health experts...
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After man dies of Nipah virus, six Kerala districts put on alert

Thiruvananthapuram, July 14: A fresh case of Nipah virus in Kerala’s Palakkad district has raised concerns about the continued presence of the deadly virus, despite sustained containment efforts by health authorities.The case is of a 58-year-old man from Kumaramputhur, whose tests came...
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Oral health key for cancer care, boosting survival rates: AIIMS

New Delhi, July 14: Oral health plays a significant role in cancer care, and increasing survival rate, according to researchers from the All India Medical Science (AIIMS).The presence of pathogenic oral bacteria such as Porphyromonas gingivalis and Prevotella intermedia has been shown to...
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WHO acknowledges India’s efforts in integrating AI in traditional medicine,...

New Delhi, July 12: The World Health Organization (WHO) has acknowledged India’s pioneering efforts in integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) with traditional medicine systems, particularly Ayush systems, said the Ministry of Ayush on Saturday.In a significant milestone for India’s ancient...
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New weekly injection to offer steady Parkinson's medication, cut need for daily...

New Delhi, July 12: A team of scientists in Australia, led by those of Indian origin, has developed a new once-a-week injectable drug that could transform the lives of more than eight million people living with Parkinson's disease, potentially replacing the need for multiple daily...
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World Population Day: Planned parenthood key for better maternal, child health,...

New Delhi, July 11: Planned parenthood is essential for achieving healthy outcomes in maternal and child health, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on World Population Day on Friday.World Population Day is observed every year on July 11. This year’s theme is "Healthy Timing and Spacing of...
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