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Addressing Undernutrition Could Prevent 2.3 Million Tuberculosis Cases Worldwide: Lancet Study
Addressing undernutrition could prevent up to 2.3 million tuberculosis cases worldwide, representing 23.7 per cent of infections among adults in 2023, according to a modelling study published in The Lancet Global Health journal.
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Hantavirus Myths vs Facts: 7 Myths About The Viral Illness You Should Stop Believing
With information spreading quickly online, many people end up believing myths that create panic or confusion. Doctors say that understanding the facts is important because the illness behaves very differently from viral infections like flu or COVID-1
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WHO Warns Of More Hantavirus Cases In 'Limited' Outbreak
The World Health Organization said Thursday that more hantavirus cases could emerge after the disease killed three passengers from a cruise ship, but it expected the outbreak to...
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On The Hantavirus-Struck Cruise, A Ticket Costs Up To Rs 25 Lakh
With a capacity for about 170 passengers, MV Hondius is specifically built for navigating ice-filled polar waters and is designed to offer close encounters with remote landscapes and wildlife.
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India's Healthcare Gets Cheaper, Wider: National Statistical Office Survey Reveals Big Gains
India's latest NSO health survey shows improved access, lower out-of-pocket costs, and rising insurance coverage. Public healthcare use and institutional deliveries are up, signalling stronger, more affordable care nationwide.
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Rajasthan To Set Up Mental Health Cells In Districts, Jaipur To Get Centre Of Excellence
Jaipur, April 21 (IANS) In a significant step towards strengthening mental healthcare, the Rajasthan government, led by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, has announced the establishment of Mental Health Care Cells in all districts of the state, along
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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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Rajasthan Leads In Health Services With Right To Health And Chiranjeevi Schemes: Former Rajasthan Chief Minister
Jaipur, April 2 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot addressed a press conference at the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee, highlighting the achievements of Rajasthan’s healthcare system and presenting the “Rajasthan Model” as a benchm
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Uttar Pradesh Government Likely To Declare Cancer As A Notifiable Disease For Early Detection, Treatment Access
Lucknow, March 31 (IANS) The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh is considering a proposal to include cancer, especially among children, among the list of notifiable diseases to facilitate early detection and cure, said a senior health depart
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Gujarat Expands Oral Cancer Screenings, Over 3,000 Pre-Cancer Cases Detected In 2025
Ahmedabad, March 19 (IANS) A year-long expansion of preventive screening in Gujarat has led to the identification of more than 3,000 pre-cancerous oral conditions, with health officials linking the rise to earlier detection and wider outreach rather
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Food Poisoning In Jharkhand's Palamu: Over 100 Villagers Hospitalized After Wedding Feast
More than 100 villagers fell ill following a suspected case of food poisoning after consuming food at a wedding feast in Bohita village under Satbarwa block of Palamu district in Jharkhand, officials said on Thursd
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Blood Biomarker May Help Predict Women's Dementia Risk 25 Years Before Symptoms: Study
A new study shows blood biomarker ptau217 can predict women's dementia risk up to 25 years before symptoms, offering hope for early prevention and monitoring.
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EAT-Lancet Diet: What Is The 'Planetary Health Diet' That Promotes Human Health And Protects The Planet
Launched in 2019 by the EAT-Lancet Commission - a group of 37 experts from 16 countries - it aims to feed a growing global population of 10 billion by 2050 without destroying the planet. This diet isn't a strict regimen but a flexible one.
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The Invisible Killer: How 'Heat Pockets' In Your Locality Are Straining Your Heart
The prevalence of heat pockets in your locality is putting stress on your heart. Here are the possible reasons behind why urban cities aren't cooling down at night and why cities need a heart-first plan to avoid a public health crisis.
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10,000 Kg Dates Had Use-By Date In 2023, Trader Planned To Sell Them Again
In a shocking revelation that exposes how a section of traders is putting public health at risk to make money, officials of the Uttar Pradesh food safety department have seized 10,000 kilograms of dates with use-by dates in 2022 and 2023
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Addressing Undernutrition Could Prevent 2.3 Million Tuberculosis Cases Worldwide: Lancet Study
Addressing undernutrition could prevent up to 2.3 million tuberculosis cases worldwide, representing 23.7 per cent of infections among adults in 2023, according to a modelling study published in The Lancet Global Health journal.
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Hantavirus Myths vs Facts: 7 Myths About The Viral Illness You Should Stop Believing
With information spreading quickly online, many people end up believing myths that create panic or confusion. Doctors say that understanding the facts is important because the illness behaves very differently from viral infections like flu or COVID-1
-
WHO Warns Of More Hantavirus Cases In 'Limited' Outbreak
The World Health Organization said Thursday that more hantavirus cases could emerge after the disease killed three passengers from a cruise ship, but it expected the outbreak to...
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On The Hantavirus-Struck Cruise, A Ticket Costs Up To Rs 25 Lakh
With a capacity for about 170 passengers, MV Hondius is specifically built for navigating ice-filled polar waters and is designed to offer close encounters with remote landscapes and wildlife.
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India's Healthcare Gets Cheaper, Wider: National Statistical Office Survey Reveals Big Gains
India's latest NSO health survey shows improved access, lower out-of-pocket costs, and rising insurance coverage. Public healthcare use and institutional deliveries are up, signalling stronger, more affordable care nationwide.
-
Rajasthan To Set Up Mental Health Cells In Districts, Jaipur To Get Centre Of Excellence
Jaipur, April 21 (IANS) In a significant step towards strengthening mental healthcare, the Rajasthan government, led by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, has announced the establishment of Mental Health Care Cells in all districts of the state, along
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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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Rajasthan Leads In Health Services With Right To Health And Chiranjeevi Schemes: Former Rajasthan Chief Minister
Jaipur, April 2 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot addressed a press conference at the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee, highlighting the achievements of Rajasthan’s healthcare system and presenting the “Rajasthan Model” as a benchm
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Uttar Pradesh Government Likely To Declare Cancer As A Notifiable Disease For Early Detection, Treatment Access
Lucknow, March 31 (IANS) The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh is considering a proposal to include cancer, especially among children, among the list of notifiable diseases to facilitate early detection and cure, said a senior health depart
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Gujarat Expands Oral Cancer Screenings, Over 3,000 Pre-Cancer Cases Detected In 2025
Ahmedabad, March 19 (IANS) A year-long expansion of preventive screening in Gujarat has led to the identification of more than 3,000 pre-cancerous oral conditions, with health officials linking the rise to earlier detection and wider outreach rather
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Food Poisoning In Jharkhand's Palamu: Over 100 Villagers Hospitalized After Wedding Feast
More than 100 villagers fell ill following a suspected case of food poisoning after consuming food at a wedding feast in Bohita village under Satbarwa block of Palamu district in Jharkhand, officials said on Thursd
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Blood Biomarker May Help Predict Women's Dementia Risk 25 Years Before Symptoms: Study
A new study shows blood biomarker ptau217 can predict women's dementia risk up to 25 years before symptoms, offering hope for early prevention and monitoring.
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EAT-Lancet Diet: What Is The 'Planetary Health Diet' That Promotes Human Health And Protects The Planet
Launched in 2019 by the EAT-Lancet Commission - a group of 37 experts from 16 countries - it aims to feed a growing global population of 10 billion by 2050 without destroying the planet. This diet isn't a strict regimen but a flexible one.
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The Invisible Killer: How 'Heat Pockets' In Your Locality Are Straining Your Heart
The prevalence of heat pockets in your locality is putting stress on your heart. Here are the possible reasons behind why urban cities aren't cooling down at night and why cities need a heart-first plan to avoid a public health crisis.
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10,000 Kg Dates Had Use-By Date In 2023, Trader Planned To Sell Them Again
In a shocking revelation that exposes how a section of traders is putting public health at risk to make money, officials of the Uttar Pradesh food safety department have seized 10,000 kilograms of dates with use-by dates in 2022 and 2023
