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January 3, 2025 11:53 AM

Heart attacks and heart failure surge in winter, warns Dr. Tarun Sahni

With the onset of winter, cases of heart attacks and heart failure are on the rise, warns Dr. Tarun Sahni, a general physician and internal medicine specialist at Apollo Hospital in Delhi. Dr. Sahni explained that cold temperatures cause blood vesse...

January 2, 2025 9:04 PM

Blinkit introduces quick ambulance service in Gurugram

Blinkit has launched a new initiative to provide ambulance services within 10 minutes, expanding its range of services beyond daily essentials, food, and personal care products. The service began in Gurugram with five ambulances and was announced by ...

January 2, 2025 5:04 PM

Nano-formulated Melatonin shows promise as therapeutic solution for Parkinson’s disease

Researchers have found that a nano-formulation of melatonin, a hormone produced by the brain in response to darkness, could be a promising treatment for Parkinson’s disease (PD). Parkinson’s is a neurological disorder caused by the loss of brain...

January 1, 2025 4:53 PM

Researchers find vital link between inflammation and depression

Researchers have unveiled transformative insights into the relationship between inflammation and depression, which could fundamentally change our understanding of the biological underpinnings of depression. The research by neuroscientist Professor R...

December 31, 2024 6:06 PM

Health, convenience key focus for food companies in Asia Pacific: report

Health and convenience have become key focus areas for packaged food companies in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, according to a report on Tuesday. As food companies navigate increasing input costs, especially in oils and fats, their innovations rem...

December 31, 2024 12:08 PM

Health Ministry cracks down on spurious drugs, major seizure in Kolkata

In a major crackdown on counterfeit medicines, a large consignment of suspected spurious anti-cancer and anti-diabetic drugs was seized during a joint operation by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) and the West Bengal Drugs Cont...

December 30, 2024 5:21 PM

AIIMS Delhi investing over Rs 300 crore to develop digital infra, AI: Director

With artificial intelligence (AI) reshaping healthcare at an unprecedented pace, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, is investing over Rs 300 crore in developing digital infrastructure, said Director Dr. M. Srinivas. He s...

December 30, 2024 5:01 PM

Study links coffee, tea consumption to reduced risk of head and neck cancer

A new study has revealed that drinking coffee and tea may significantly lower the risk of developing head and neck cancers, a group that includes cancers of the mouth, throat, and larynx. Published in the peer-reviewed journal CANCER by the American...

December 30, 2024 2:57 PM

PM Modi lauds India’s progress in fighting malaria and cancer

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted India’s significant achievements in the fight against malaria and cancer, noting that these efforts are now being recognized and appreciated worldwide. In the 117th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat,’ ...

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