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Self-Diagnosing Online Makes Men Delay Crucial Medical Treatment More, Say Doctors
More men these days seem to be turning to social media platforms, podcasts, online forums, fitness influencers, and even supplement creators for health advice before they ever talk to a healthcare professional.
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Google After The Doctor? Study Reveals A Growing Trend Among Delhi-NCR Patients
According to the study, 78.5% of patients said they searched online after their doctor's appointment because they were still unclear about their condition, treatment, medications, or follow-up care.
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India's Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission Crosses 90 Crore ABHA Registrations, Nearly Half Are Women
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), implemented by the National Health Authority (NHA), has crossed the landmark milestone of 90 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHAs) across the country, the government said on Saturday.
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Health Information Delivered As A Video Game Can Bridge The Communication Gap Between Patients And Providers
By working together with public health experts and health care providers, game designers can help fit gaming into the industry and culture of health care.
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World Health Day 2026: Disclaimers And Fact-Checking In The Age Of Social Media Aren't Optional Any More, Here's Why
As AI tools and social media "experts" reshape how people consume health advice, experts warn that missing disclaimers and poor fact-checking can be dangerous. Here's why verifying health information is critical in today's digital age.
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Delhi Chief Minister Launches New Health Information Management System
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday rolled out the expanded Health Information Management System (HIMS) and said that people will no longer need to queue up to take appointments as it will be possible to book them online.
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AI Chatbots Can Give False Health Information With Fake Citations: Study
Well-known AI chatbots can be configured to routinely answer health queries with false information that appears authoritative, complete with fake citations from real medical journals, Australian researchers have found.
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Delhi To Implement Unified Health Information System Across All Hospitals
In a push towards digital transformation in healthcare, the Delhi government will implement a comprehensive Health Management Information System (HMIS) across all its hospitals, Health Minister Pankaj Singh said on Thursday.
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YouTube To Remove Medical Information That Contradicts WHO, Health Authorities
YouTube will age-gate content or surface an information panel under such videos for additional context.
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Some Health Apps Putting Users' Personal Information at Risk
If you are using a health app, be cautious as some health apps may be sending unencrypted personal and health information to other online services, putting users at risk.
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Karnataka to launch health information help line
The Karnataka government on Thursday decided to launch a toll-free health information helpline. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister DV Sadananda Gowda.
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Internet filters block online health information
A recent study shows that internet filters used to stop children from viewing pornography on the net also often blocks their access to health information on the internet. Websites having information on potentially sensitive health topics like sexually transmitted diseases, contraception and abortion are most vulnerable to inadvertent blocking by th...
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Self-Diagnosing Online Makes Men Delay Crucial Medical Treatment More, Say Doctors
More men these days seem to be turning to social media platforms, podcasts, online forums, fitness influencers, and even supplement creators for health advice before they ever talk to a healthcare professional.
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Google After The Doctor? Study Reveals A Growing Trend Among Delhi-NCR Patients
According to the study, 78.5% of patients said they searched online after their doctor's appointment because they were still unclear about their condition, treatment, medications, or follow-up care.
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India's Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission Crosses 90 Crore ABHA Registrations, Nearly Half Are Women
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), implemented by the National Health Authority (NHA), has crossed the landmark milestone of 90 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHAs) across the country, the government said on Saturday.
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Health Information Delivered As A Video Game Can Bridge The Communication Gap Between Patients And Providers
By working together with public health experts and health care providers, game designers can help fit gaming into the industry and culture of health care.
-
World Health Day 2026: Disclaimers And Fact-Checking In The Age Of Social Media Aren't Optional Any More, Here's Why
As AI tools and social media "experts" reshape how people consume health advice, experts warn that missing disclaimers and poor fact-checking can be dangerous. Here's why verifying health information is critical in today's digital age.
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Delhi Chief Minister Launches New Health Information Management System
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday rolled out the expanded Health Information Management System (HIMS) and said that people will no longer need to queue up to take appointments as it will be possible to book them online.
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AI Chatbots Can Give False Health Information With Fake Citations: Study
Well-known AI chatbots can be configured to routinely answer health queries with false information that appears authoritative, complete with fake citations from real medical journals, Australian researchers have found.
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Delhi To Implement Unified Health Information System Across All Hospitals
In a push towards digital transformation in healthcare, the Delhi government will implement a comprehensive Health Management Information System (HMIS) across all its hospitals, Health Minister Pankaj Singh said on Thursday.
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YouTube To Remove Medical Information That Contradicts WHO, Health Authorities
YouTube will age-gate content or surface an information panel under such videos for additional context.
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Some Health Apps Putting Users' Personal Information at Risk
If you are using a health app, be cautious as some health apps may be sending unencrypted personal and health information to other online services, putting users at risk.
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Karnataka to launch health information help line
The Karnataka government on Thursday decided to launch a toll-free health information helpline. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister DV Sadananda Gowda.
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Internet filters block online health information
A recent study shows that internet filters used to stop children from viewing pornography on the net also often blocks their access to health information on the internet. Websites having information on potentially sensitive health topics like sexually transmitted diseases, contraception and abortion are most vulnerable to inadvertent blocking by th...
