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Better Health For Women, Stronger Economy For India: Key Takeaways From The World Economic Forum's 'CARE' Report
The new report from the World Economic Forum, titled 'CARE: Closing the Women's Health Gap', highlights that when women receive better healthcare, the economy becomes stronger.
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SEHAT Mission Explained: ICMR's Plan To Fix Nutrient Deficiencies Through Your Daily Meals
The Indian Council of Medical Research and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research plan to merge health data with fortified agricultural practices through the SEHAT mission. This move is being taken to tackle the nutrient deficiencies present in
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Hantavirus Surveillance: India Deploys 165-Lab 'Viral Shield' To Track Virus Spread
he Indian Council of Medical Research has activated the Viral Shield protocol to make sure the Andes strain doesn't breach the country's borders. Here is how their measures can protect the people from the deadly infection.
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Is It Just A Summer Fever? How ICMR's 'Syndromic Surveillance' Aims To Catch The Next Outbreak Before It Spreads
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has announced that a new 'syndromic surveillance' plan aims to catch the next outbreak before it spreads. Here is what it plans to achieve and why a priority-wise categorisation of pathogens can identify
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Antibiotic Resistance vs Antibiotic Tolerance: Why Knowing The Difference Matters
Antibiotic resistance and antibiotic tolerance have their distinct effect on your system. Knowing their differences is key to understanding how careful you need to be with antibiotics.
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Lead Levels In Soil Dangerously High In Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Rajasthan: What This Means For Public Health In North India
A new study by an independent environmental research group, Toxics Link, claims to have identified high levels of lead contamination in four North Indian states.
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Detailed Tissue Map Shows Why Breast Cancer Risk Increases With Age
Scientists have developed a detailed map of the breast tissue which shows that as woman age, cells decline and multiply less, thereby creating a 'micro-environment' where cancer cells can thrive.
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Delhi Scientists Deploy AI To Advance Drug Development For Pneumonia
A new India-Sweden research collaboration at Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi is using artificial intelligence to help scientists outpace deadly pneumonia germs.
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Is Your Phone Your 'Security Blanket'? 5 Signs Attachment Anxiety Is Controlling Your Screen Time
If you find yourself doomscrolling for hours on end, then you may need to rethink your relationship to your phone. A new study indicates that attachment anxiety is the reason behind why you are becoming increasingly attached to your phone. Here is wh
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Indian Government Targets Expanding A Health Allied Workforce, Global Push For Ayush
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) The Union Budget lays the framework to expand the allied health workforce, strengthen infrastructure and elevate Ayush on the global stage, the government said on Monday.
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'Micro-organisms Can Create Macro Consequences': NITI Aayog Warns Of India's Rising Gut Health Crisis
NITI Aayog warns that India's gut crisis now drives 56.4% of the national disease burden. You need to know why the Indian data pool and traditional fermentation are the only ways to turn these micro-organisms into macro solutions for a healthier futu
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IIT Jodhpur Develops Flexible Sensors For Early Cancer Detection
Jaipur, March 19 (IANS) Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur are developing next‑generation flexible semiconductor devices designed for continuous health monitoring, early disease detection and physiological assessment in d
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Medical Breakthrough: Japan Greenlights First-Ever Innovative Stem Cell Therapy For Severe Heart Failure
An innovative stem cell therapy approved for severe heart failure has been cleared for use in Japan. Here is why it matters for heart disease patients and what impact it has on the Indian heart disease burden.
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The Future Of Desi Protein: How India's New Pulse Centre Is Re-Engineering Dal For Fitness
The humble dal is being re-engineered to make India more protein sufficient. Here is how Canada-India Pulse Protein Centre of Excellence could move the needle for protein-rich pulses on your plate.
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Rare Epilepsy Breakthrough: Why This New Treatment Is Reducing Seizure Frequency In Children By 91%
An international clinical trial has achieved a new effective treatment option for rare epilepsy that can reduce seizures by 91% in children. Here is what this breakthrough means for the children suffering from Dravet Syndrome.
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Better Health For Women, Stronger Economy For India: Key Takeaways From The World Economic Forum's 'CARE' Report
The new report from the World Economic Forum, titled 'CARE: Closing the Women's Health Gap', highlights that when women receive better healthcare, the economy becomes stronger.
-
SEHAT Mission Explained: ICMR's Plan To Fix Nutrient Deficiencies Through Your Daily Meals
The Indian Council of Medical Research and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research plan to merge health data with fortified agricultural practices through the SEHAT mission. This move is being taken to tackle the nutrient deficiencies present in
-
Hantavirus Surveillance: India Deploys 165-Lab 'Viral Shield' To Track Virus Spread
he Indian Council of Medical Research has activated the Viral Shield protocol to make sure the Andes strain doesn't breach the country's borders. Here is how their measures can protect the people from the deadly infection.
-
Is It Just A Summer Fever? How ICMR's 'Syndromic Surveillance' Aims To Catch The Next Outbreak Before It Spreads
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has announced that a new 'syndromic surveillance' plan aims to catch the next outbreak before it spreads. Here is what it plans to achieve and why a priority-wise categorisation of pathogens can identify
-
Antibiotic Resistance vs Antibiotic Tolerance: Why Knowing The Difference Matters
Antibiotic resistance and antibiotic tolerance have their distinct effect on your system. Knowing their differences is key to understanding how careful you need to be with antibiotics.
-
Lead Levels In Soil Dangerously High In Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Rajasthan: What This Means For Public Health In North India
A new study by an independent environmental research group, Toxics Link, claims to have identified high levels of lead contamination in four North Indian states.
-
Detailed Tissue Map Shows Why Breast Cancer Risk Increases With Age
Scientists have developed a detailed map of the breast tissue which shows that as woman age, cells decline and multiply less, thereby creating a 'micro-environment' where cancer cells can thrive.
-
Delhi Scientists Deploy AI To Advance Drug Development For Pneumonia
A new India-Sweden research collaboration at Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi is using artificial intelligence to help scientists outpace deadly pneumonia germs.
-
Is Your Phone Your 'Security Blanket'? 5 Signs Attachment Anxiety Is Controlling Your Screen Time
If you find yourself doomscrolling for hours on end, then you may need to rethink your relationship to your phone. A new study indicates that attachment anxiety is the reason behind why you are becoming increasingly attached to your phone. Here is wh
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Indian Government Targets Expanding A Health Allied Workforce, Global Push For Ayush
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) The Union Budget lays the framework to expand the allied health workforce, strengthen infrastructure and elevate Ayush on the global stage, the government said on Monday.
-
'Micro-organisms Can Create Macro Consequences': NITI Aayog Warns Of India's Rising Gut Health Crisis
NITI Aayog warns that India's gut crisis now drives 56.4% of the national disease burden. You need to know why the Indian data pool and traditional fermentation are the only ways to turn these micro-organisms into macro solutions for a healthier futu
-
IIT Jodhpur Develops Flexible Sensors For Early Cancer Detection
Jaipur, March 19 (IANS) Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur are developing next‑generation flexible semiconductor devices designed for continuous health monitoring, early disease detection and physiological assessment in d
-
Medical Breakthrough: Japan Greenlights First-Ever Innovative Stem Cell Therapy For Severe Heart Failure
An innovative stem cell therapy approved for severe heart failure has been cleared for use in Japan. Here is why it matters for heart disease patients and what impact it has on the Indian heart disease burden.
-
The Future Of Desi Protein: How India's New Pulse Centre Is Re-Engineering Dal For Fitness
The humble dal is being re-engineered to make India more protein sufficient. Here is how Canada-India Pulse Protein Centre of Excellence could move the needle for protein-rich pulses on your plate.
-
Rare Epilepsy Breakthrough: Why This New Treatment Is Reducing Seizure Frequency In Children By 91%
An international clinical trial has achieved a new effective treatment option for rare epilepsy that can reduce seizures by 91% in children. Here is what this breakthrough means for the children suffering from Dravet Syndrome.
