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December 25, 2024 4:57 PM

Israeli army forces patients out of a north Gaza hospital, medics say

Israeli troops forced the evacuation of the Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza and many patients, some of them on foot, arrived at another hospital miles away in Gaza City, the territory's health ministry said on Tuesday. The Indonesian Hospital i...

December 24, 2024 11:36 AM

Ayush 2024: A landmark year for global traditional medicine and wellness

2024 has been a milestone year for the Ministry of Ayush, marking significant strides in the global promotion and recognition of traditional medicine. From integrating Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy into mainstream healthcare systems ...

December 24, 2024 9:57 AM

Medical professionals have responsibility to improve, protect people’s health and lives: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu emphasised the vital role of medical professionals in safeguarding people's health and well-being, describing the medical profession as more than just a career—it is a noble duty to alleviate suffering and enhance the quali...

December 23, 2024 8:09 PM

Coffee and Tea may reduce risk of head and neck cancer, study finds

Regular consumption of coffee and tea may help lower the risk of developing head and neck cancers, including cancers of the mouth and throat, according to a study published on Monday in the CANCER journal. These findings could hold significant implic...

December 22, 2024 2:38 PM

Study shows how osteosarcomas are diagnosed, treated

For the first time, researchers have identified at least three unique subtypes of a rare bone cancer, potentially transforming clinical trials and patient care. A research project led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) has used advanced mathemat...

December 21, 2024 1:33 PM

Indian Missions worldwide celebrate first World Meditation Day

Indian missions around the world celebrated the inaugural World Meditation Day on Saturday, December 21, highlighting meditation's transformative impact on mental and physical well-being. The event was marked by a series of activities and ceremonies,...

December 20, 2024 5:26 PM

Novo Nordisk shares plunge after CagriSema obesity drug trial disappoints

Novo Nordisk said on Friday its experimental next-generation obesity drug CagriSema helped patients cut their weight by 22.7% in a late-stage trial, below the 25% it had expected, wiping as much as $125 billion off its market value. The lower-than-e...

December 19, 2024 5:10 PM

First malaria vaccine shows promise amid rising cases: report

The first blood-stage malaria vaccine, RH5.1/Matrix-M, has shown promise as a potential component in an evolving malaria vaccine strategy, according to a report released on Thursday. The report by GlobalData, a data and analytics company, revealed t...

December 19, 2024 12:46 PM

Indian pharma sector third largest globally, valued at $50 billion in FY 2023-24: Centre

India’s pharmaceutical industry is recognized as the third-largest globally by volume and was valued at $50 billion in the financial year 2023-24, according to Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers Anupriya Patel. In a written resp...

December 19, 2024 12:13 PM

National Institute of Siddha sets Guinness World Record for largest Varmam therapy session

The National Institute of Siddha (NIS) in Tambaram, Chennai, has made history by setting a Guinness World Record for providing Varmam therapy to 567 individuals simultaneously. This achievement underscores the growing recognition of Siddha medicine,...

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