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Seven in 10 autoimmune patients are young women, experts reveal
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Seven in 10 autoimmune patients are young women, experts reveal

New Delhi, Oct 13: Women, especially young, account for seven out of 10 patients with autoimmune diseases, said health experts, emphaising the need for increasing awareness and early screening among females.Autoimmune diseases are chronic conditions where the body's immune system mistakenly...
Heart disease, stroke, and diabetes top causes of global death : The Lancet
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Heart disease, stroke, and diabetes top causes of global death : The Lancet

New Delhi, Oct 13: Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes are the leading cause of mortality and disability worldwide, according to a new study published in the journal The Lancet on Monday.The study, based on the latest analysis of Global Burden of Disease...
India needs focused ageing, mental health strategy to fight Alzheimer’s
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India needs focused ageing, mental health strategy to fight Alzheimer’s

New Delhi, Oct 11: India needs a national strategy on ageing and mental health to fight the rising cases of Alzheimer’s disease in the country, according to health experts.In an editorial published in the Indian Journal of Public Health, experts from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare,...
Study finds targeted steroid use may be effective against TB
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Study finds targeted steroid use may be effective against TB

New Delhi, Oct 11: Treating patients with steroids may offer a universal complementary treatment to fight tuberculosis (TB) -- affecting more than 10 million people annually worldwide, according to a study.The study published in the journal Scientific Reports showed that targeted use of...
Research finds gut health linked to improvement in depression and anxiety
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Research finds gut health linked to improvement in depression and anxiety

New Delhi, Oct 11: Gut microbiome may hold the key to improving depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions -- one of the world’s most pressing health challenges affecting nearly one in seven people globally, according to a study.Researchers from the University of South Australia...
Ayush sector research, insurance integration strengthened through AIIA tie-ups
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Ayush sector research, insurance integration strengthened through AIIA tie-ups

New Delhi, Oct 10: The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) is working to enhance the integration of insurance, as well as research in the Ayush sector, the Ministry of Ayush said on Friday.AIIA has been making continued efforts to foster partnerships, promote policy innovations, and advance...
Indian workforce hesitant to talk about mental health at work: Study
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Indian workforce hesitant to talk about mental health at work: Study

New Delhi, Oct 10: Indian professionals continue to be hesitant to make mental health conversations at work, over fear of being perceived as incapable and judged, according to a report on World Mental Health Day on Friday.World Mental Health Day is observed every year on October 10 to raise...
Study finds behavioural treatments may help treat irritable bowel syndrome
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Study finds behavioural treatments may help treat irritable bowel syndrome

New Delhi, Oct 10: Behavioural therapies may be effective for treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) -- an intestinal disorder causing pain in the stomach -- according to a study on Friday.IBS affects around 5 per cent of people worldwide and is characterised by abdominal pain and changes in...
PM Modi underscores importance of mental health for complete well-being
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PM Modi underscores importance of mental health for complete well-being

New Delhi, Oct 10: Mental health is a fundamental part of our overall well-being, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday on World Mental Health Day.World Mental Health Day is observed every year on October 10 to raise awareness about mental health issues.“World Mental Health Day serves as...
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Study reveals differences in how females and males experience depression

New Delhi, Oct 8: A team of Australian researchers has decoded important genetic differences in how females and males experience depression for the first time, an advance that could pave the way for more targeted intervention and treatments.In the study, published in Nature Communications,...
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JP Nadda hails India’s 1st customised dental implant as medtech milestone

New Delhi, Oct 7: The successful implantation of an indigenously developed dental implant, customised to the needs of patients, showcases the growing strength of India’s MedTech sector, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Tuesday.In a landmark advancement for India’s medical technology sector,...
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Research calls for improved tobacco warnings to reduce oral cancer risk

New Delhi, Oct 7: Even as oral cancer is becoming a major public health issue in India, a new study on Tuesday urged the need for more effective warning signs on tobacco products to help prevent the risk of mouth cancer, which affects the tissues in the mouth and throat.Despite having a law...
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