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Indore, In Spotlight Over 20 Deaths, Allocated Rs 2,450 Crore For 'Clean' Water
Indore is facing one of its gravest civic and public health failures in recent memory, as at least 20 people have died and more than 3,200 have fallen ill after consuming contaminated drinking water in Bhagirathpura and adjoining areas of the city.
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Madhya Pradesh Artisans Allege Fraud After 'Fake' Stole Gifted To JP Nadda
The row broke out after Chief Minister Mohan Yadav presented a Bagh print stole to Union Health Minister JP Nadda during a public programme in Dhar.
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Delhi's Toxic Winter Air May Carry Drug-Resistant Superbugs, Study Warns
A study by Jawaharlal Nehru University finds that Delhi's polluted winter air carries high levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria or superbugs far above safe limits, posing public health risks, especially for vulnerable groups and those with chronic
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Epilepsy Patients To Receive Free Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Test At AIIMS
The All-India Institute of Medical Sciences has introduced a free therapeutic drug monitoring test for patients with epilepsy, the institute said.
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Murals Of Women In Yoga Poses Defaced With Vulgar Scratches In Gwalior, Sparks Outrage
The incident, captured in a viral video, has sparked widespread outrage online and ignited a serious debate about women's safety and public respect in India.
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Self-Driving Cars Could Prevent Over 1 Million Road Injuries Across the U.S. by 2035
A study shows self-driving cars could prevent more than 1 million U.S. road injuries by 2035, cutting traffic-related accidents by 3.6%. Researchers modelled multiple adoption and safety scenarios, highlighting the potential of AVs to reduce human-error crashes. Future studies on highways are needed to fully assess the public health benefits of aut...
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Over 80% Of Patients In India Lack Timely Care: Indian Psychiatric Society
Indian Psychiatric Society expresses concern over lack of awareness regarding gaps in mental health treatment. As this further compounds the problem.
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Damien Martyn's Wife Gives Health Update On Australia Great After Meningitis Diagnosis
News of Damien Martyn's illness prompted an outpouring of support from across the cricketing world, with former teammates and rivals, including Adam Gilchrist, VVS Laxman and Michael Vaughan, publicly sending messages of encouragement.
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Rising Global Threat Of Brain Eating Amoeba Linked To Climate Change: Study
The free-living amoebae, also known as brain-eating amoeba, are becoming a growing global public health threat, warned a new study.
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Dry January Explained: Why So Many People Are Following It, And The Right Way To Do It
Dry January is a wellness challenge of sorts, focused on abstaining from alcohol for one month to reset one's health and start the new year on a fresh note. Find out more below.
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Chennai To Open Dedicated Women's Cancer Screening Centre For Early Detection
Chennai is set to get a dedicated public women's cancer screening centre at Thousand Lights by February.
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Bird Flu Alert: Tamil Nadu To Step Up Surveillance Along Kerala Border
With a rise in avian influenza cases reported in parts of Kerala, including Alappuzha and Kottayam, authorities in Tamil Nadu have intensified surveillance along the border districts to prevent the disease from spreading into th
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Viruses On Plastics May Fuel Antibiotic Resistance, Warn Researchers
Plastics entering natural environments quickly become coated with microbial biofilms called the 'plastisphere', known to be hotspots for antibiotic resistance genes, the team, including researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
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High Levels Of Antibiotic Resistant Superbugs In Delhi Air Posing Public Health Risks: Study
High levels of antibiotic-resistant superbugs in both indoor and outdoor environments in Delhi are posing public health risks, according to a study.
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Health Experts Applaud PM Modi's Timely Call To Tackle Antibiotic Resistance
Prime Minister Narendra Modis message against the misuse of antibiotics is timely and draws attention to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) -- a very important health concern, said health experts on Monday.
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Indore, In Spotlight Over 20 Deaths, Allocated Rs 2,450 Crore For 'Clean' Water
Indore is facing one of its gravest civic and public health failures in recent memory, as at least 20 people have died and more than 3,200 have fallen ill after consuming contaminated drinking water in Bhagirathpura and adjoining areas of the city.
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Madhya Pradesh Artisans Allege Fraud After 'Fake' Stole Gifted To JP Nadda
The row broke out after Chief Minister Mohan Yadav presented a Bagh print stole to Union Health Minister JP Nadda during a public programme in Dhar.
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Delhi's Toxic Winter Air May Carry Drug-Resistant Superbugs, Study Warns
A study by Jawaharlal Nehru University finds that Delhi's polluted winter air carries high levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria or superbugs far above safe limits, posing public health risks, especially for vulnerable groups and those with chronic
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Epilepsy Patients To Receive Free Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Test At AIIMS
The All-India Institute of Medical Sciences has introduced a free therapeutic drug monitoring test for patients with epilepsy, the institute said.
-
Murals Of Women In Yoga Poses Defaced With Vulgar Scratches In Gwalior, Sparks Outrage
The incident, captured in a viral video, has sparked widespread outrage online and ignited a serious debate about women's safety and public respect in India.
-
Self-Driving Cars Could Prevent Over 1 Million Road Injuries Across the U.S. by 2035
A study shows self-driving cars could prevent more than 1 million U.S. road injuries by 2035, cutting traffic-related accidents by 3.6%. Researchers modelled multiple adoption and safety scenarios, highlighting the potential of AVs to reduce human-error crashes. Future studies on highways are needed to fully assess the public health benefits of aut...
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Over 80% Of Patients In India Lack Timely Care: Indian Psychiatric Society
Indian Psychiatric Society expresses concern over lack of awareness regarding gaps in mental health treatment. As this further compounds the problem.
-
Damien Martyn's Wife Gives Health Update On Australia Great After Meningitis Diagnosis
News of Damien Martyn's illness prompted an outpouring of support from across the cricketing world, with former teammates and rivals, including Adam Gilchrist, VVS Laxman and Michael Vaughan, publicly sending messages of encouragement.
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Rising Global Threat Of Brain Eating Amoeba Linked To Climate Change: Study
The free-living amoebae, also known as brain-eating amoeba, are becoming a growing global public health threat, warned a new study.
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Dry January Explained: Why So Many People Are Following It, And The Right Way To Do It
Dry January is a wellness challenge of sorts, focused on abstaining from alcohol for one month to reset one's health and start the new year on a fresh note. Find out more below.
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Chennai To Open Dedicated Women's Cancer Screening Centre For Early Detection
Chennai is set to get a dedicated public women's cancer screening centre at Thousand Lights by February.
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Bird Flu Alert: Tamil Nadu To Step Up Surveillance Along Kerala Border
With a rise in avian influenza cases reported in parts of Kerala, including Alappuzha and Kottayam, authorities in Tamil Nadu have intensified surveillance along the border districts to prevent the disease from spreading into th
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Viruses On Plastics May Fuel Antibiotic Resistance, Warn Researchers
Plastics entering natural environments quickly become coated with microbial biofilms called the 'plastisphere', known to be hotspots for antibiotic resistance genes, the team, including researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
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High Levels Of Antibiotic Resistant Superbugs In Delhi Air Posing Public Health Risks: Study
High levels of antibiotic-resistant superbugs in both indoor and outdoor environments in Delhi are posing public health risks, according to a study.
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Health Experts Applaud PM Modi's Timely Call To Tackle Antibiotic Resistance
Prime Minister Narendra Modis message against the misuse of antibiotics is timely and draws attention to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) -- a very important health concern, said health experts on Monday.
