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Ayush onsite to Enrich Experience at Mahakumbh: Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State (IC), Ministry of Ayush
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Ayush onsite to Enrich Experience at Mahakumbh: Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State (IC), Ministry of Ayush

New Delhi, January 08, 2025.As the historic Maha Kumbh 2025 is set to unfold from January 13, 2025 in Prayagraj, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Ministry of Ayush, conducted a comprehensive review meeting with senior officials of the Ministry of Ayush on the preparations for the Ayush initiatives at the event. The Minister expressed his satisfaction with the ongoing efforts and congratulated the team for their commitment to enriching the experience of the devotees attending the mega event.While reviewing the preparations, the Minister said that “The Maha Kumbh is not just a gathering of millions of devotees; it is a sacred confluence of spirituality, culture, and wellness. As we approach this historic event, we are reminded of its global signific...
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Kotak Mahindra Bank Launches 3rd Edition of ‘Sehat Ka Safar’ – Nationwide Health Check-Up Camps for Commercial Vehicle Drivers
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Kotak Mahindra Bank Launches 3rd Edition of ‘Sehat Ka Safar’ – Nationwide Health Check-Up Camps for Commercial Vehicle Drivers

Mumbai 7th January, 2025.Kotak Mahindra Bank (“KMBL” / “Kotak”) proudly announces thelaunch of the third edition of its impactful CSR initiative, ‘Sehat Ka Safar,’dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of India’s commercial vehicle drivers. This year, the initiative will expand its reachto 45 strategic locations from 30 locations in the previous edition, potentially benefitting approximately 4,000 truck drivers with free health check-up camps.These camps, held across high-density transport hubs in key cities such asDuliajan, Durgapur, Patna, Delhi, Coimbatore, Bhopal, and more, reinforce Kotak’s commitment to enhancing the lives of drivers who play a crucial role in the nation’s economy.In addition to health check-ups, counsellors at the camps will educate drivers on ...
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5 cases HMPV virus in India, govt asks people to not panic as #lockdown trends
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5 cases HMPV virus in India, govt asks people to not panic as #lockdown trends

New Delhi, January 07, 2025.While India has confirmed five cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) - two in Karnataka and one in Gujarat - the government of India and health experts have been emphasisng that there is no need to panic as the it is not a new pathogen, adding that regular flu shots or even the three Covid vaccine doses makes one immune to this infection.India on Monday confirmed its first five cases of HMPV - two in Karnataka, one in Gujarat and two in Tamil Nadu. All the cases have been detected in children. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said that the two cases in Karnataka were detected during routine surveillance for multiple respiratory viral pathogens.Health minister JP Nadda said in a video message that the virus has been circulating since year...
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Union Health Ministry convenes Joint Monitoring Group Meeting in view of rising cases of respiratory illnesses in China in the past few weeks
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Union Health Ministry convenes Joint Monitoring Group Meeting in view of rising cases of respiratory illnesses in China in the past few weeks

New Delhi, January 04, 2025.In view of reports about rising cases of respiratory illnesses in China in the past few weeks, a Joint Monitoring Group (JMG) meeting was held under the Chairmanship of DGHS, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, here today. Experts from the World Health organization (WHO), theDisaster Management (DM) Cell, Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP), National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Emergency Medical Relief (EMR) Division, and hospitals, including AIIMS, Delhi participated in the meeting.After detailed discussions and based on the currently available information, the following points were agreed upon:The situation in China is not unusual in view of the ongoing flu season. The reports also ...
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Up to 60 percent blockage in the hearts people of Rajasthan: Report
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Up to 60 percent blockage in the hearts people of Rajasthan: Report

Jaipur, January 2025.A report of 'increased heart beat' has come to light in Sawai Mansingh (SMS), the largest hospital of Rajasthan. According to the report, the level of blockage in the arteries of 16 percent people was found to be 60 percent or above.Doctors consider it in serious category. This report has come to light in the investigation of patients who came for angiography at SMS Hospital from January 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024.According to the report, in this random investigation of 1901 people, about 37 percent were found to have 25 to 50 percent blockage in their veins.Similarly, around 17 percent people were found whose block percentage was above 50 percent. The doctor said that in most of the cases, there are no warning signs in the patients. This means that pe...
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Five per cent of Indian women underwent hysterectomy, analysis of NFHS 4 data reveals
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Five per cent of Indian women underwent hysterectomy, analysis of NFHS 4 data reveals

New Delhi, January 02, 2025.About five percent of women in India have undergone hysterectomy, a surgical removal of the uterus, with heavy menstrual bleeding being the most common condition among those who underwent the procedure, according to an analysis of data collected during 2015-16.Researchers from the International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai, and the National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi, analysed the data of over 4.5 lakh rural and urban women, aged 25-49 years, gathered during the fourth round of the National Family Health Survey.The study published in Journal of Medical Evidence revealed that "the prevalence of hysterectomy among women aged 25-49 years was 4.8 per cent, which indicates that about five in every 100 Indian women aged ...
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AI revolutionising everything from patient care to health communication: Delhi AIIMS director
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AI revolutionising everything from patient care to health communication: Delhi AIIMS director

New Delhi, December 31, 2024.Artificial Intelligence is revolutionising everything from patient care to health communication and AIIMS, Delhi, is investing over Rs 300 crore in digital infrastructure to ensure that every stakeholder -- patients, doctors, and researchers -- benefits from this innovation, the premier institute's Director Dr M Srinivas said."By integrating AI, we can improve efficiency, reduce delays, and enable world class research," he said at a recently held event at AIIMS here.Dr Srinivas also emphasised that leveraging AI to simplify and disseminate health information will empower patients and improve their engagement with healthcare systems, ultimately leading to better health outcomes.
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Over 500 diagnosed with TB at health camps in Rajasthan
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Over 500 diagnosed with TB at health camps in Rajasthan

Jaipur, December 27, 2024. More than 500 of the 38,000 people who underwent screening for tuberculosis (TB) at the ongoing Mukhyamantri Ayushman Arogya Shivir camps in the state have tested positive for lung disease.With the aim of making Rajasthan TB-free by 2025, the health department started holding camps across the state on Dec 15 for early testing and diagnosis to facilitate treatment of the disease. As many as 3,050 people attending these camps were advised further screening for oral, breast and cervical cancer, said officials.In these camps, as many as 1.23 lakh people were screened for oral cancer so far, and 1,941 of them were advised further tests. As many as 54,089 women were examined for breast cancer, of whom 751 were advised proper evaluation. The screening p...
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Researchers advise 150 minutes a week aerobic exercises for reducing waist, fat
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Researchers advise 150 minutes a week aerobic exercises for reducing waist, fat

Jaipur, December 27, 2024.Aerobic exercises for at least 150 minutes a week is important for reducing waist and body fat, researchers have said after reviewing 116 studies involving nearly 7,000 overweight and obese adults.While the highest reductions in body weight and waist circumference were seen with aerobic training for 300 minutes a week, best improvements in body fat percentage were seen with 150 minutes a week. The findings were published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open.Aerobic, or cardiorespiratory, exercises, including running and cycling, get one's heart rate up and improve oxygen delivery to muscles and organs.
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Drinking tea, coffee linked to lower risk of head and neck cancer: Study
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Drinking tea, coffee linked to lower risk of head and neck cancer: Study

Jiapur, December 26, 2024.Drinking tea or coffee is associated with a lower risk of developing cancers of the head and neck, including cancers of the mouth and throat, according to a review of previously published studies.Drinking 3-4 cups of coffee daily was linked to a 17 per cent lower risk of head and neck cancer, while consuming one cup of tea was associated with a 9 per cent lower risk, according to the findings published in the journal Cancer.Previous research has shown that bioactive compounds in coffee and tea, such as caffeine, have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties which contribute to lowering disease risk. A recent study also suggested that coffee, in moderation, could promote healthy longevity.
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Faster walkers’ had significantly lower risk of diabetes, hypertension: Study
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Faster walkers’ had significantly lower risk of diabetes, hypertension: Study

New Delhi, December 25, 2024.If your walking speed is faster than your peers, you may be at a lower risk of metabolic conditions such as diabetes or cardiovascular ones, a recent study has found.In nearly 25,000 participants having obesity, a high waist circumference, or both, researchers from Japan's Doshisha University measured their 'subjective walking speed' through a single question in a health questionnaire -- "Is your walking speed faster than that of your age and sex?"The results, published in the journal Scientific Reports, showed that individuals who identified as 'faster walkers' had significantly lower risks of diabetes -- about 30 per cent lower -- and smaller, but notable reductions, in risks of hypertension and dyslipidemia (abnormal lipid levels in blood).
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Russia has developed its own cancer vaccine, to be distributed free of charge
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Russia has developed its own cancer vaccine, to be distributed free of charge

New Delhi, December 18, 2024.In what can be said to be the discovery of the century, the Russian government says it has developed its own cancer vaccine. The vaccine is expected to be launched in early 2025."Russia has developed its own mRNA vaccine against cancer, it will be distributed to patients free of charge, General Director of the Radiology Medical Research Center of the Russian Ministry of Health Andrey Kaprin has told Radio Rossiya," Russian news agency TASS has reported."The vaccine’s pre-clinical trials had shown that it suppresses tumor development and potential metastases," Director of the Gamaleya National Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology Alexander Gintsburg told TASS."Now it takes quite long to build [personalized vaccines] because computing...
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97 New ESI Hospitals Approved Across Country in Last 10 Years
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97 New ESI Hospitals Approved Across Country in Last 10 Years

New Delhi, December 16, 2024.Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) provides comprehensive medical care in the form of medical attendance, treatment, drugs and dressings, specialist consultation and hospitalization to Insured Persons and their families through network of 165 ESI hospitals and 1590 dispensaries across the country. ESIC also set up new ESI hospitals and dispensaries across the country. ESIC has approved 97 new ESI hospitals across the country during last ten years.Besides, tie-up arrangements have also been made with public/private hospitals for providing cashless in-patient medical services to ESI beneficiaries, in case, ESI hospital or in-house medical services in a particular hospital are unavailable.The major steps taken by Emplo...
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Interim results of malaria vaccine Phase 2b trial show ‘promising efficacy’
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Interim results of malaria vaccine Phase 2b trial show ‘promising efficacy’

Jaipur, December 14, 2024.A new malaria vaccine appears to be "safe and highly immunogenic", with "promising efficacy", according to interim results of the phase 2b clinical trial conducted in African children.The vaccine candidate, named 'RH5.1/Matrix-M', is a blood-stage type, targeting the malaria-causing parasite when it is present in the blood -- the stage of the parasite's life cycle when symptoms begin to show in the affected person. The trial results were published in "The Lancet Infectious Diseases" journal.Malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasites, spread to humans through the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito. Symptoms usually appear in the 10-15 days following the bite, with mild symptoms being fever, chills and headache, while the severe ones can includ...
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Air pollution could increase blood clot risk by 39 pc to over 100 pc, US study finds
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Air pollution could increase blood clot risk by 39 pc to over 100 pc, US study finds

New Delhi, December 13,2024.A long-term exposure to air pollution could increase risk of blood clots in deep veins by 39 to over 100 per cent, according to a study that followed over 6,650 adults in the US for 17 years.Blood clotting conditions in deep veins are collectively known as 'venous thromboembolism', and if left untreated can block flow and cause serious complications.Researchers, including those from the University of Minnesota, analysed data on patients hospitalised for venous thromboembolism and air pollution, collected through community-level monitoring, such as by taking samples from the participants' homes.
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Winter diet for healthy kidneys: What to eat and avoid
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Winter diet for healthy kidneys: What to eat and avoid

Jaipur, December 06, 2024.As the winter season sets in, maintaining a kidney-friendly diet is important for overall health and well-being. A balanced diet rich in fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins supports kidney function while reducing strain. It's essential to limit salt intake to less than 2,300 milligrams per day and ensure added sugars make up less than 10% of daily calories.Herein, maintaining a healthy diet becomes essential, especially for the well-being of vital organs like the liver, heart, and kidneys. It is important to stay hydrated during the colder months, even if you are not thirsty. If you are not willing to drink normal water, try to include clear soups or herbal teas to maintain the necessary hydration levels of the body, ensure that the k...
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Pandemic Alert: Unknown disease with flu-like symptoms kills 150 in Africa, sick dying at home
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Pandemic Alert: Unknown disease with flu-like symptoms kills 150 in Africa, sick dying at home

New Delhi, December 05, 2024.Amid the 'bleeding eye virus' panic plaguing Africa, health officials have issued a warning after an unknown disease with flu-like symptoms killed almost 150 people since it was discovered in the southwestern Congo. According to AP, the deaths occurred in the Panzi health zone of Kwango province between November 10 and November 25. To diagnose the sickness, a medical team has been dispatched to the Panzi health zone to gather samples and do an analysis.According to provincial health minister Apollinaire Yumba, the symptoms of this unidentified illness resemble flu and include a high fever, a strong headache, coughing, and anemia. Following the deaths of numerous patients in their homes due to a lack of access to treatment, health officials in the Democr...
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Senior cardiologist dies of dengue in Jodhpur
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Senior cardiologist dies of dengue in Jodhpur

Jodhpur, December 04, 2024.A senior cardiac surgeon Dr Rajeev Gehlot passed away here due to dengue on Tuesday morning. He succumbed during treatment on Tuesday morning at 5am. His platelets count dipped to 18,000.Associated with a private hospital in Jodhpur, Gehlot had developed fever two days back. On Monday evening, his condition worsened, and he was brought to the hospital, where tests revealed his platelet count had dropped to 18,000.A doctor from the hospital treating him said that he went into cardiac shock in the morning and passed away during treatment. "His reports were normal, but symptoms pointed to Dengue leading to drop in platelets count to 18,000," he said.Originally from Jodhpur, Gehlot completed his education at Dr Sampurnanand Medical College in Jodhpur....
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Mental health added in services under primary healthcare provided at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs: Nadda
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Mental health added in services under primary healthcare provided at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs: Nadda

New Delhi, December 04, 2024.Mental health has been added in the package of services under comprehensive primary healthcare provided at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs as part of the government's efforts to integrate mental healthcare services at primary healthcare level, Union Health Minister J P Nadda told the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.The government has upgraded more than 1.73 lakh sub health centres (SHCs) and primary health centres (PHCs) to Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, Nadda said responding to a question.The District Mental Health Programme (DMHP) is implemented under the National Mental Health Programme in 767 districts of the country to detect, manage and treat mental illness at district hospitals
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Depression can increase likelihood of experiencing menstrual pain, new study suggests
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Depression can increase likelihood of experiencing menstrual pain, new study suggests

New Delhi, December 02, 2024.Depression could be a cause rather than an effect of menstrual pain, according to a team of researchers from China and the UK, who explored links between mental and reproductive health.The study, published in the journal Briefings in Bioinformatics, found that depression can increase the likelihood of experiencing menstrual pain by up to 50 per cent."We used a specialised technique called Mendelian randomisation to analyse genetic variation and identify specific genes that may mediate (explain) the effect of depression on menstrual pain," said lead author Shuhe Liu, a PhD student at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China
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Breast Cancer in Urban India: Why And How Early Detection Saves Lives
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Breast Cancer in Urban India: Why And How Early Detection Saves Lives

Jaipur, December 01, 2024.Breast cancer cases are on the rise in urban India, but awareness and early detection can make a life-saving difference.we discuss the key symptoms of painless lumps and the importance of routine mammograms in identifying non-palpable lumps. Learn about the emotional and psychological support available for patients, along with the latest advancements in treatment, including oncoplastic reconstruction and shortened radiation therapy. Stay informed and empower yourself to take charge of your health.
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90 drug samples tested in October found not of standard quality
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90 drug samples tested in October found not of standard quality

New Delhi, December 01, 2024.The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation found 56 drug samples tested in the central drug laboratories in October as not of standard quality (NSQ).Besides, 34 drug samples tested by state drug regulators have also been identified as NSQ, the Union health ministry said on Friday.Three drug samples picked by the Bihar Drugs Control Authority in October have been identified as spurious. They were manufactured by unauthorised and unknown manufacturers, using brand name owned by another company.
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Most evidence on benefits of water related to preventing kidney stones, losing weight: Study
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Most evidence on benefits of water related to preventing kidney stones, losing weight: Study

Jaipur, November 30, 2024.Researchers, who reviewed 18 studies on benefits of drinking water, found the most evidence related to preventing kidney stones and helping people lose weight. Drinking eight cups of water a day significantly lowered one's chances of getting another kidney stone, the researchers at the University of California San Francisco found.They added that evidence from several studies suggested drinking about six cups of water a day helped adults lose weight.However, a study involving teenagers found that drinking a little more than eight cups of water a day had no effect.Further, studies raised the possibility of benefits for patients with migraine, urinary tract infection, diabetes and hypotension (low blood pressure) despite the limited quality and quantity o...
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