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Bangladesh Measles Crisis Is a Warning India Cannot Ignore
Measles remains one of the most contagious diseases. It is also preventable. Vaccines are central to child survival. When coverage drops, the consequences are immediate, especially for younger children.
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Does Maternal Anaemia Affect Foetal Neurodevelopment? Doctor Answers
Anaemia is defined as a decrease in the oxygen carrying capacity of blood, usually due to a decrease in haemoglobin concentration. In pregnancy, it is defined as a haemoglobin of less than 11 gm/dl.
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Health Insurance Terms, Conditions Confusing You? New Panel To Make It Simpler For All
The newly formed panel by the regulator is expected to review key aspects of the health insurance ecosystem and recommend reforms.
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New Tuberculosis Vaccines: Phase 3 Study Confirms Safety, But It May Not Protect Against All Forms Of Infection
The two new tuberculosis vaccines could be safe for use in adults and children in India but may not provide protection against all forms of the infectious bacterial disease, according to phase-3 trial results published in The British Medical Journal.
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Dengue vs Malaria: Ludhiana Reports Both, Do You Know Which Symptoms To Watch Out For?
Dengue and malaria cases have been recorded in Ludhiana. Here is how each of these vector-borne diseases exhibits symptoms and why you need to know them to seek timely medical treatment.
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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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World Homoeopathy Day: Ayush Ministry Highlights New Research And Health Programmes
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The Ministry of Ayush will commemorate the 'World Homoeopathy Day 2026' on April 10 at Vigyan Bhawan with a two‑day interactive forum to showcase research advancements, public health initiatives and policy developments in ho
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This State Is Paying Its Government Employees To Go And Meditate. Here's Why
Announced on 7 April 2026 by the General Administration Department, the policy aims to reduce workplace stress and improve productivity among public servants.
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This Diet Might Cut Cholera Risk By 100x: Here's How Simple Change Can Save Lives
Cholera remains a major global health threat, particularly in areas with poor sanitation and limited access to clean drinking water.
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This Smoking Mistake In Thailand Can Cost You Rs 1 Lakh Fine Or Even Jail Time
Thailand, one of the world's most popular tourist destinations, has a strict rule that frequently catches tourists off guard, and the consequences can be serious.
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Bangladesh Measles Crisis Is a Warning India Cannot Ignore
Measles remains one of the most contagious diseases. It is also preventable. Vaccines are central to child survival. When coverage drops, the consequences are immediate, especially for younger children.
-
Does Maternal Anaemia Affect Foetal Neurodevelopment? Doctor Answers
Anaemia is defined as a decrease in the oxygen carrying capacity of blood, usually due to a decrease in haemoglobin concentration. In pregnancy, it is defined as a haemoglobin of less than 11 gm/dl.
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Health Insurance Terms, Conditions Confusing You? New Panel To Make It Simpler For All
The newly formed panel by the regulator is expected to review key aspects of the health insurance ecosystem and recommend reforms.
-
New Tuberculosis Vaccines: Phase 3 Study Confirms Safety, But It May Not Protect Against All Forms Of Infection
The two new tuberculosis vaccines could be safe for use in adults and children in India but may not provide protection against all forms of the infectious bacterial disease, according to phase-3 trial results published in The British Medical Journal.
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Dengue vs Malaria: Ludhiana Reports Both, Do You Know Which Symptoms To Watch Out For?
Dengue and malaria cases have been recorded in Ludhiana. Here is how each of these vector-borne diseases exhibits symptoms and why you need to know them to seek timely medical treatment.
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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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World Homoeopathy Day: Ayush Ministry Highlights New Research And Health Programmes
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The Ministry of Ayush will commemorate the 'World Homoeopathy Day 2026' on April 10 at Vigyan Bhawan with a two‑day interactive forum to showcase research advancements, public health initiatives and policy developments in ho
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This State Is Paying Its Government Employees To Go And Meditate. Here's Why
Announced on 7 April 2026 by the General Administration Department, the policy aims to reduce workplace stress and improve productivity among public servants.
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This Diet Might Cut Cholera Risk By 100x: Here's How Simple Change Can Save Lives
Cholera remains a major global health threat, particularly in areas with poor sanitation and limited access to clean drinking water.
-
This Smoking Mistake In Thailand Can Cost You Rs 1 Lakh Fine Or Even Jail Time
Thailand, one of the world's most popular tourist destinations, has a strict rule that frequently catches tourists off guard, and the consequences can be serious.
