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Need to sensitise foreign nationals on organ transplant guidelines in India: Health ministry "It is essential for these foreign nationals visiting India for organ transplant to understand the specific guidelines and legal requirements that regulate the process of organ transplantation in India," Chandra said in the letter addressed to Union...
05 Jul, 2024, 03.38 PM ISTBest Alsi seeds for health: Top choices for nutrition, quality, and flavour Explore the best Alsi seeds for health, highlighting top choices that excel in nutrition, quality, and flavour. This guide reviews premium Alsi seeds known for their high omega-3 content, fibre, and essential nutrients. Ideal for enhancing your diet...
04 Jul, 2024, 11.59 PM ISTZika virus spreads in Pune: Here's how the virus infects, risks, symptoms, and prevention Zika Virus (Google Trends): Pune faces a rising Zika virus threat with several recent cases, including two pregnant women. Health authorities are intensifying surveillance and mosquito control efforts. Zika, transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, poses si...
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Who is Rishi Shah: The man who defrauded Goldman Sachs, Google of $1 billion Rishi Shah, co-founder of Outcome Health, has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison for orchestrating a $1 billion fraud scheme involving his healthcare advertising startup. The case has impacted major investors and drawn attention to c...
02 Jul, 2024, 01.56 PM ISTNearly 50% adults in India insufficiently physically active in 2022: Lancet Study The 2022 Lancet study revealed that nearly 50% of Indian adults lacked adequate physical activity, leading to a rise in non-communicable diseases. In 2021, India had 101 million diabetics, 315 million with hypertension, 254 million obese individuals...
26 Jun, 2024, 03.49 PM ISTUSA: The state of abortion rights two years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade Judges, state lawmakers and voters are deciding the future of abortion in the U.S. two years after the Supreme Court jolted the legal status quo with a ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade. The June 24, 2022, ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health ...
21 Jun, 2024, 11.19 PM ISTHow extreme heat threatens health and safety Heat exhaustion, which can include dizziness, headaches, shaking and thirst, can affect anyone, and is not usually serious, providing the person cools down within 30 minutes.
20 Jun, 2024, 04.27 PM IST10 Best Organic Mustard Oil Options for Health Cooking and Overall Wellness Organic mustard oil is an essential addition to any health-conscious kitchen, celebrated for its robust flavour and myriad health benefits. Extracted from organically grown mustard seeds, this oil is usually cold-pressed to preserve its natural nutr...
15 Jun, 2024, 10.41 PM ISTBest Spearmint Tea for stress relieving brew every morning The perfect spearmint tea can be a refreshing journey towards both wellness and indulgence. In this list, we delve into the world of spearmint teas, exploring a curated selection of the best spearmint tea blends available. From teas designed specifi...
09 Jun, 2024, 11.43 PM ISTFirst human case of H5N2 bird flu died from multiple factors: WHO WHO spokesperson Christian Lindmeier in Geneva clarified the man's death as multi-factorial, with ongoing investigations on the source of H5N2 infection from poultry in Mexico.
08 Jun, 2024, 06.48 AM ISTWHO confirms first fatal human case of H5N2 bird flu The first confirmed human case of infection with the H5N2 variant of bird flu was reported to the UN health body on May 23 after laboratory tests. The source of exposure to the virus remains unknown.
06 Jun, 2024, 07.06 AM ISTGroundwater to get over 3 deg C warmer by century's end, threatening safety: study Groundwater is projected to warm by 2-3.5 degrees Celsius before the turn of this century, potentially risking water quality and safety, apart from threatening ecosystems depending on the resource, a new research has found. The "world's first global...
05 Jun, 2024, 03.10 PM ISTGoogle is using AI to answer your health questions. Should you trust it? Google AI Overviews, utilizing generative AI, presents search answers with a mix of reputable and commercial sources. Experts raise concerns about accuracy and clarity in medical responses, emphasizing the need for critical evaluation and reliance o...
01 Jun, 2024, 01.45 PM ISTUnion health secy highlights India's health achievements, future goals at WHO assembly India, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), plans to strengthen its drug regulatory system to ensure quick access to high-quality medical products for all. Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra highlighted the country's core ca...
29 May, 2024, 10.18 PM ISTWhy is US experiencing a dengue outbreak? Is climate change to be blamed? Details here The US and other countries in the region are experiencing an outbreak of dengue. This has largely been attributed to climate change and it is only expected to increase in the coming years.
29 May, 2024, 08.52 PM ISTAnother pandemic to happen soon? Here is what former UK chief scientific adviser said Former UK government chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance warns that another pandemic is inevitable, urging the British government to focus on better surveillance and preparations as he believes we are not ready yet.
28 May, 2024, 05.19 PM ISTWHO chief urges countries to quickly seal pandemic deal The WHO chief called for a global agreement on future pandemics after missing a deadline. He highlighted the need for prevention and preparedness. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expressed confidence in reaching an agreement, highlighting the dedication ...
27 May, 2024, 05.21 PM ISTCovid pandemic cut global life expectancy by nearly two years, says WHO The amount of time the average person can expect to live in good health fell 1.5 years to 61.9 years in 2021 -- also the 2012 level, the study said. The impact was even worse than the findings of a study published by the Lancet in January, which sai...
25 May, 2024, 12.01 AM ISTBest Organic Turmeric Powder in India - 2024 In India, finding the best organic turmeric powder involves considering factors like quality, purity, and sourcing. Turmeric, commonly known as haldi, offers a multitude of health benefits due to its active compound, curcumin. Renowned for its poten...
14 May, 2024, 01.50 PM ISTHundreds dead and missing in Afghanistan flash floods Over 300 deaths in Baghlan due to heavy rains. UNICEF, WHO, and Save the Children provide aid to 600,000 affected people, half of them children. Urgent assistance needed in flood-impacted districts, as Afghanistan faces challenges with climate chang...
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