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September 14, 2024 1:46 PM

Mammography finding in arteries could indicate heart disease

Calcium buildup in breast arteries detected by mammography usually is not a sign of cancer, but it might indicate a higher risk for heart disease, two research teams reported at the Menopause Society annual meeting in Chicago. Following nearly 400 w...

September 13, 2024 3:59 PM

WHO clears Bavarian Nordic’s vaccine as first shot against mpox

The World Health Organization said on Friday it had cleared Bavarian Nordic's vaccine as the first shot against mpox. The approval, known as a pre-qualification, is an official list of medicines used as a benchmark for procurement by developing coun...

September 13, 2024 3:22 PM

Swachh Bharat Mission: A game changer for public health

The recent release of the scientific report in the journal Nature on the Swachh Bharat Mission’s (SBM) impact on the reduction in infant and child mortality broadly coincides with the 10th anniversary of the programme.  Announced by Prime Ministe...

September 12, 2024 11:08 AM

Union Cabinet approves health cover for all aged 70 and above

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the extension of health coverage under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) to all senior citizens aged 70 and above, regardless of their income. This move is set to benefit approxi...

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