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Bangladesh Measles Outbreak: Will It Affect Indian Border States? Tips To Keep Yourself Protected
Measles is highly contagious and can easily cross borders. The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that "Measles can easily cross borders and cause outbreaks in any community where people are unvaccinated or under-vaccinated".
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Neem May Protect Against Pancreatic Cancer, Says New Study: All Benefits Of Neem Listed
A study highlights neem's compound gedunin as a potential agent against pancreatic cancer by targeting cancer growth pathways.
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HPV Vaccination Drive Gains Momentum In MP's Burhanpur, Aims To Vaccinate 9,000 Girls
In the Burhanpur district of Madhya Pradesh, the HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccination campaign has picked up pace with an adequate number of families turning up to get their girls vaccinated.
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India To Launch Free HPV Shots For Adolescent Girls Nationwide This Year
Health Ministry sources said all vaccination sessions will be conducted under the supervision of trained medical officers, with systems in place for post-vaccination observation and management of rare adverse events.
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India Sets Own Air Quality Standards, Global Rankings Not Official: Centre
The Ministry clarified that it has notified National Ambient Air Quality Standards for 12 pollutants in 2009 to protect public health and the environment, and these standards are tailored to India's specific conditions.
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How Healthy Heart Is Good For Your Overall Health
With good blood circulation, nutrients and oxygen reach the body efficiently, improving skin health, digestion, brain performance, and even mood stability.
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Flying To The US? These Everyday Indian Items Could Get You In Trouble
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enforces these laws from various federal agencies, including the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), aiming to protect public health, safety, and national interests.
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Centre Issues Advisory For Protection Against Expected Heat Wave
Amid an unusual rise in temperatures in some places of the country, the Union Health Ministry on Tuesday issued an advisory, listing the dos and don'ts for protection against the expected heat wave.
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"Zero Tolerance": Centre Brings Tough Law On Attacks On Health Workers
With attacks increasing on healthcare workers amid the coronavirus pandemic, the government has brought in an ordinance to protect doctors. Attacks on health care workers have been made a non-bailable offence and will carry an imprisonment from six months to seven years, union minister Prakash Javadekar has announced.
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Coronavirus India: Amid COVID-19 Worry, Government's DIY Steps For Homemade Masks
The government has recommended that people cover their faces with homemade, reusable masks when they step out of their homes as part of measures to stem the spread of coronavirus in the country. India has recorded over 2,900 coronavirus or COVID-19 cases, including 68 deaths. The government has also stressed on the need of face covers for people li...
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Bangladesh Measles Outbreak: Will It Affect Indian Border States? Tips To Keep Yourself Protected
Measles is highly contagious and can easily cross borders. The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that "Measles can easily cross borders and cause outbreaks in any community where people are unvaccinated or under-vaccinated".
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Neem May Protect Against Pancreatic Cancer, Says New Study: All Benefits Of Neem Listed
A study highlights neem's compound gedunin as a potential agent against pancreatic cancer by targeting cancer growth pathways.
-
HPV Vaccination Drive Gains Momentum In MP's Burhanpur, Aims To Vaccinate 9,000 Girls
In the Burhanpur district of Madhya Pradesh, the HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccination campaign has picked up pace with an adequate number of families turning up to get their girls vaccinated.
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India To Launch Free HPV Shots For Adolescent Girls Nationwide This Year
Health Ministry sources said all vaccination sessions will be conducted under the supervision of trained medical officers, with systems in place for post-vaccination observation and management of rare adverse events.
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India Sets Own Air Quality Standards, Global Rankings Not Official: Centre
The Ministry clarified that it has notified National Ambient Air Quality Standards for 12 pollutants in 2009 to protect public health and the environment, and these standards are tailored to India's specific conditions.
-
How Healthy Heart Is Good For Your Overall Health
With good blood circulation, nutrients and oxygen reach the body efficiently, improving skin health, digestion, brain performance, and even mood stability.
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Flying To The US? These Everyday Indian Items Could Get You In Trouble
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enforces these laws from various federal agencies, including the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), aiming to protect public health, safety, and national interests.
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Centre Issues Advisory For Protection Against Expected Heat Wave
Amid an unusual rise in temperatures in some places of the country, the Union Health Ministry on Tuesday issued an advisory, listing the dos and don'ts for protection against the expected heat wave.
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"Zero Tolerance": Centre Brings Tough Law On Attacks On Health Workers
With attacks increasing on healthcare workers amid the coronavirus pandemic, the government has brought in an ordinance to protect doctors. Attacks on health care workers have been made a non-bailable offence and will carry an imprisonment from six months to seven years, union minister Prakash Javadekar has announced.
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Coronavirus India: Amid COVID-19 Worry, Government's DIY Steps For Homemade Masks
The government has recommended that people cover their faces with homemade, reusable masks when they step out of their homes as part of measures to stem the spread of coronavirus in the country. India has recorded over 2,900 coronavirus or COVID-19 cases, including 68 deaths. The government has also stressed on the need of face covers for people li...
