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Verify safety of weight-loss medicines before New Year, says UK agency
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Verify safety of weight-loss medicines before New Year, says UK agency

New Delhi, Dec 30: New Year is the time for many people to pledge reforms in habits and lifestyle, something resorting to drastic measures, but UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has urged the people to make sure any weight-loss medicines they use are safe,...
Can ChatGPT help reduce stigma around mental health?
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Can ChatGPT help reduce stigma around mental health?

New Delhi, Dec 29: Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not replace professional care, chatbots like ChatGPT may help reduce mental health stigma, particularly for people hesitant to seek traditional face-to-face support, according to a study.The team from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Australia...
Experts hail PM Modi’s warning on rising antibiotic misuse
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Experts hail PM Modi’s warning on rising antibiotic misuse

New Delhi, Dec 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s message against the misuse of antibiotics is timely and draws attention to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) -- a very important health concern, said health experts on Monday.PM Modi, in his last 'Mann Ki Baat' of the year on Sunday, warned people...
How to Build Discipline for the Gym When Motivation Dies?
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How to Build Discipline for the Gym When Motivation Dies?

During the initial gym days, motivation usually soars, but for many, it starts to fade by the end of the 2nd week. If you’re already finding yourself negotiating to start fresh in the New Year, we hate to break it to you, but your motivation is moody. That’s the thing about motivation, it’s...
Eggs safe to eat; cancer risk claims misleading and unscientific: FSSAI
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Eggs safe to eat; cancer risk claims misleading and unscientific: FSSAI

New Delhi, Dec 20: Amid the ongoing concerns of carcinogenic substances being found in eggs, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Saturday categorically stated that eggs available in the country are safe for human consumption.Refuting the contamination claims as...
ICMR study identifies key breast cancer risk factors among Indian women
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ICMR study identifies key breast cancer risk factors among Indian women

New Delhi, Dec 20: A new study conducted by scientists at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has decoded the specific risk factors for breast cancer among women in India.Breast Cancer is among the top three cancers amongst women in India. The incidence of breast cancers in the...
Indian researchers find missing cell link to improve Alzheimer’s, cancer treatments
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Indian researchers find missing cell link to improve Alzheimer’s, cancer...

New Delhi, Dec 19: Researchers from the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) have uncovered a surprising player in autophagy, or the “self-eating” process that removes damaged parts of cells that can pave the way for developing therapies for diseases such as...
Delhi air pollution reduces life expectancy, productivity and quality of life
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Delhi air pollution reduces life expectancy, productivity and quality of life

New Delhi, Dec 18: Air pollution is no longer just an environmental concern; it is steadily shortening life expectancy, reducing productivity and quality of life, said health experts here on Thursday, even as the national capital has been witnessing deteriorating air quality for over a...
Is high-fat cheese good or bad for brain health?
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Is high-fat cheese good or bad for brain health?

New Delhi, Dec 18: While cheese -- high in saturated fat and sodium -- is known to raise the risk of high cholesterol or blood pressure, a new study has linked it to a lower risk of developing dementia.The study, published in the journal Neurology, showed that some high-fat dairy products,...
New blood test can detect and track lung cancer progression in real time
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New blood test can detect and track lung cancer progression in real time

New Delhi, Dec 17: A team of UK researchers has developed a pioneering blood test that could enable doctors to detect and monitor lung cancer in real time, which will help reduce diagnostic delays and improve patient outcomes.Using the technique Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR)...
Ayush Expo takes centre stage at second WHO Global Traditional Medicine Summit
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Ayush Expo takes centre stage at second WHO Global Traditional Medicine Summit

New Delhi, Dec 16: The Ayush Expo will be a central feature of the second WHO Global Traditional Medicine Summit (GTMC), to be held this week, and will showcase India’s ancient medicine systems alongside global practices, the Ministry of Ayush said on Tuesday.GTMC, being organised by the...
Medicinal plant farming can empower farmers, improve drug quality: Jadhav
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Medicinal plant farming can empower farmers, improve drug quality: Jadhav

New Delhi, Dec 16: Cultivation of medicinal plants can not only empower farmers but also strengthen the production of quality medicines, said Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush.Speaking at the second meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative...
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