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March 1, 2025 5:42 PM

Birth defects claim about 300 children under five daily in South-East Asia: WHO

Birth defects claim the lives of approximately 300 children under the age of five every day in the South-East Asia region, the World Health Organization (WHO) stated on Saturday, ahead of World Birth Defects Day. Observed annually on March 3, Wo...

February 28, 2025 3:40 PM

Studies show neurological, respiratory disorders can linger for up to three years post COVID

Recent studies have revealed the lasting health effects of COVID-19, showing that neurological and respiratory disorders may persist for up to three years after infection. In one study, French researchers analyzed data from nearly 64,000 residents o...

February 27, 2025 11:26 PM

PM Modi reviews Ayush sector, calls for strategic interventions to maximize its potential

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday to review the progress of the Ayush sector, emphasizing the need for strategic interventions to harness its full potential in healthcare, traditional knowledge preservation, and gl...

February 28, 2025 8:34 AM

Nasal spray may help treat traumatic brain injury

A nasal spray being developed to target brain inflammation may also prove effective in treating traumatic brain injury (TBI)—a leading cause of death and disability—according to a study. In a mouse model, researchers from Mass General Brigham in...

February 26, 2025 2:51 PM

AIIMS doctors perform rare surgery to remove extra limbs of teen

Doctors at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi successfully performed a rare surgery on a 17-year-old boy to remove two extra lower limbs hanging from his abdomen. The condition, known as an incomplete parasitic twin, is a rare phe...

February 25, 2025 4:52 PM

Less oil, more physical activity, and a balanced meal key to fighting obesity

Reducing oil intake, increasing physical activity, and eating a balanced meal are crucial in combating the rising menace of obesity in the country, experts said on Tuesday. This comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Mann Ki Baat programme...

February 25, 2025 4:50 PM

President Murmu highlights Patna Medical College’s role in Bihar’s healthcare at centenary celebration

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday participated in the centenary celebration of Patna Medical College (PMCH), emphasising the institution’s significance as one of Bihar’s most valuable heritages. During her address, she acknowledged the institut...

February 25, 2025 2:35 PM

Nigeria reports 80 deaths in Lassa fever outbreak

At least 80 deaths have been reported across 11 states in Nigeria amid the latest outbreak of Lassa fever, public health authorities said. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said that 413 confirmed cases of Lassa fever have...

February 25, 2025 1:19 PM

National Dhanwantari Ayurveda Awards’ showcase India’s contribution to global healthcare

The Ministry of Ayush has conferred the prestigious ‘National Dhanwantari Ayurveda Awards’ for the current year on three distinguished practitioners for their exceptional contributions to the field of traditional Indian medicine. This year’s r...

February 25, 2025 2:05 PM

Study reveals Australia and New Zealand have the highest global breast cancer rates

Australia and New Zealand have the highest rates of breast cancer incidence in the world. In a new study, researchers from Australia and Canada analysed the breast cancer incidence and mortality rates in 185 countries. They found that one in 20 wom...

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