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Trying To Conceive? Here's What Men Should Do 90 Days Before
A typical semen test checks two things: how many sperm there are and how well they swim. Recent studies point to something else that matters just as much, which is DNA quality.
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Gujarat Government Reviews Statewide Expansion Of Cardiac Care
Gandhinagar, June 3 (IANS) Gujarat's health authorities have reviewed plans to expand specialised cardiac treatment across the state, with the U.N. Mehta Cardiac Institute reporting 8,504 successful heart surgeries and more than 3.94 lakh outpatient consultations during 2025.
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ICMR Launches India's Largest Biomedical Technology Transfer Platform
ICMR's launch of the Medical Innovations Patent Mitra platform marks an important moment for India's biomedical sector.
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Pregnant Through IVF? Doctors Warn Of A Rare But Dangerous Pregnancy Emergency Rising Among Indian Women
Although heterotopic pregnancy is exceedingly uncommon with natural conception, its incidence is markedly higher among women who conceive through assisted reproductive technologies such as IUI and IVF
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Did Germany Develop A Medical Gel To Repair And Regrow Damaged Joint Cartilage? A Fact-Check
A viral claim states that Germany developed an injectable gel that repairs damaged cartilage naturally. Read on to know more about the claim.
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India's Water-Borne Disease Burden: 17 Million Cases Of Severe Diarrhoea, Typhoid, Hepatitis, Cholera In 5 Years
Diarrhoea has the highest number of cases every year. In 2021 alone, India recorded 6,015,506 cases, the largest annual figure across the entire five-year span.
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Stress And Brain Activity: Indian Institute Of Technology Kanpur Study Links 'Relaxed' Brain To Cognitive Impact
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur are studying alpha waves in the brain -- typically active when a person is awake and relaxed -- to understand how stress affects cognitive functions like attention, working memory, and ri
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Digital Health Revolution: India Pitches Plan At World Health Assembly
Geneva/New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Tuesday reiterated India’s commitment to equitable healthcare, digital innovation, and international cooperation during the plenary session of the 79th World Health Assembly in Genev
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Laser Hair Removal: Dermatologist Busts Common Myths Around Pain, Safety, And More
Regular shaving, frequent waxing appointments, and dealing with razor cuts or painful ingrown hair can become tiring over time. This is one reason why laser hair removal has gained popularity among people looking for a more convenient and long-term s
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Thailand Declares Hantavirus A 'Dangerous Communicable Disease', Activates Elevated Action Plan
Bangkok, May 15 (IANS) Thailand's National Communicable Disease Committee on Friday approved the designation of hantavirus as a "dangerous communicable disease."
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Uplifting India's Nursing Workforce Through Readiness Beyond Expansion In Numbers
As healthcare systems advance, nursing is transforming into a complex operational function that calls for greater recognition, training, and structural support.
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What Is A Digital Detox And Will It Make You Healthier?
The term "digital detox" stems from detoxification, the process of safely getting a person off an addictive substance such as alcohol or drugs. This is usually done with support from a health-care professional.
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Fortis Nursing Chief Explains How AI And Technology Are Transforming Patient Care
On International Nurses Day, Fortis Escorts Hospital Chief Nursing Officer Ms. Ratna N Rana explains how digital tools, AI systems, EMRs and smart monitoring devices are reshaping nursing care and patient safety in India.
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Beyond Bedside Care: Expanding Roles Of Nurses In Specialised And Critical Care
Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare infrastructure. They have an expanded role in dispensing specialised and critical care, as explained by nursing head Gigi Pradeep.
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Wearables Could Track Health Risks Using Location Data And Surveys: Study
Wearable devices, along with location data from smartphones and real-time surveys, could help capture environmental exposures and their immediate physical and emotional effects, a new pilot study has shown.
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Trying To Conceive? Here's What Men Should Do 90 Days Before
A typical semen test checks two things: how many sperm there are and how well they swim. Recent studies point to something else that matters just as much, which is DNA quality.
-
Gujarat Government Reviews Statewide Expansion Of Cardiac Care
Gandhinagar, June 3 (IANS) Gujarat's health authorities have reviewed plans to expand specialised cardiac treatment across the state, with the U.N. Mehta Cardiac Institute reporting 8,504 successful heart surgeries and more than 3.94 lakh outpatient consultations during 2025.
-
ICMR Launches India's Largest Biomedical Technology Transfer Platform
ICMR's launch of the Medical Innovations Patent Mitra platform marks an important moment for India's biomedical sector.
-
Pregnant Through IVF? Doctors Warn Of A Rare But Dangerous Pregnancy Emergency Rising Among Indian Women
Although heterotopic pregnancy is exceedingly uncommon with natural conception, its incidence is markedly higher among women who conceive through assisted reproductive technologies such as IUI and IVF
-
Did Germany Develop A Medical Gel To Repair And Regrow Damaged Joint Cartilage? A Fact-Check
A viral claim states that Germany developed an injectable gel that repairs damaged cartilage naturally. Read on to know more about the claim.
-
India's Water-Borne Disease Burden: 17 Million Cases Of Severe Diarrhoea, Typhoid, Hepatitis, Cholera In 5 Years
Diarrhoea has the highest number of cases every year. In 2021 alone, India recorded 6,015,506 cases, the largest annual figure across the entire five-year span.
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Stress And Brain Activity: Indian Institute Of Technology Kanpur Study Links 'Relaxed' Brain To Cognitive Impact
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur are studying alpha waves in the brain -- typically active when a person is awake and relaxed -- to understand how stress affects cognitive functions like attention, working memory, and ri
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Digital Health Revolution: India Pitches Plan At World Health Assembly
Geneva/New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Tuesday reiterated India’s commitment to equitable healthcare, digital innovation, and international cooperation during the plenary session of the 79th World Health Assembly in Genev
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Laser Hair Removal: Dermatologist Busts Common Myths Around Pain, Safety, And More
Regular shaving, frequent waxing appointments, and dealing with razor cuts or painful ingrown hair can become tiring over time. This is one reason why laser hair removal has gained popularity among people looking for a more convenient and long-term s
-
Thailand Declares Hantavirus A 'Dangerous Communicable Disease', Activates Elevated Action Plan
Bangkok, May 15 (IANS) Thailand's National Communicable Disease Committee on Friday approved the designation of hantavirus as a "dangerous communicable disease."
-
Uplifting India's Nursing Workforce Through Readiness Beyond Expansion In Numbers
As healthcare systems advance, nursing is transforming into a complex operational function that calls for greater recognition, training, and structural support.
-
What Is A Digital Detox And Will It Make You Healthier?
The term "digital detox" stems from detoxification, the process of safely getting a person off an addictive substance such as alcohol or drugs. This is usually done with support from a health-care professional.
-
Fortis Nursing Chief Explains How AI And Technology Are Transforming Patient Care
On International Nurses Day, Fortis Escorts Hospital Chief Nursing Officer Ms. Ratna N Rana explains how digital tools, AI systems, EMRs and smart monitoring devices are reshaping nursing care and patient safety in India.
-
Beyond Bedside Care: Expanding Roles Of Nurses In Specialised And Critical Care
Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare infrastructure. They have an expanded role in dispensing specialised and critical care, as explained by nursing head Gigi Pradeep.
-
Wearables Could Track Health Risks Using Location Data And Surveys: Study
Wearable devices, along with location data from smartphones and real-time surveys, could help capture environmental exposures and their immediate physical and emotional effects, a new pilot study has shown.
