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Medical checkup camp at Gujarat Assembly from March 18 to 21: Official
Gandhinagar, March 14: The Gujarat State Health and Family Welfare Department is set to organize a Medical Checkup Camp at the Gujarat Legislative Assembly from March 18 to 21, 2025.
Experts want strong national policies to support SMA patients
Thiruvananthapuram, March 14: Leading medical professionals dealing with patients suffering from Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) have urged the central government to strengthen policies and funding for such patients, emphasising the urgent need for better access to life-saving treatments.
Study links diet, waist-to-hip ratio in midlife with cognitive function later
New Delhi, March 14: The quality of diet and waist-to-hip ratio in midlife are associated with brain connectivity and cognitive performance in later life, according to a study.
Tanzania declares end of second Marburg virus disease outbreak
Dar es Salaam, March 14: Tanzanian health authorities declared the end of the country's second Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak after recording no new cases for 42 days following the death of the last confirmed patient on January 28.
Measles cases in Europe doubled in 2024, highest since 1997: WHO
London, March 14: Measles cases in Europe doubled in 2024, reaching the highest level since 1997, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said, emphasizing the need for vaccinations to curb the spread.
S. Korea confirms 1st foot-and-mouth disease case in almost 2 years
Seoul, March 14: South Korea has confirmed a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) case at a local cattle farm, marking its first outbreak of the animal disease in nearly two years, the agriculture ministry said on Friday.
Himachal CM Sukhu alleges corruption in 'Him-Care' scheme, says State Government reworking on it
Shimla, March 14: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday accused the previous BJP-led government of corruption in the 'Him-Care' scheme, saying that funds were misused through fraudulent billing.
Increasing contrasts in young people's mental wellbeing: Study
Gothenburg, March 14: More teenagers report good mental health, but those who are struggling rate their depressive symptoms much higher than prior cohorts did at the same age, according to a study from the University of Gothenburg.
Karnataka govt mulls raising retirement age for super-speciality doctors
Bengaluru, March 13: The Karnataka government is actively considering increasing the retirement age of doctors serving in super-specialty hospitals under the medical education department from the current 60 years.
Delhi Health Minister targets reducing weight in 100 days
New Delhi, March 13: Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Thursday set a target of 100 days to reduce weight and improve his health.
MDNIY embarks on 100-day countdown to 11th International Day of Yoga with Grand Yoga Mahotsav 2025
By Vanshika Saxena, New Delhi, March 13: India is gearing up for the 11th International Day of Yoga, and the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) recently hosted the grand Yoga Mahotsav 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
K'taka BJP demands action against spurious drugs sold in markets, raises concern over medicine shortage
Bengaluru, March 13: The Karnataka BJP, on Thursday, urged the Congress-led government to take action against the sale of spurious and counterfeit drugs in pharmacies and the open market across the state.
PRIP Scheme to boost cost-effective, affordable healthcare solutions in India: Centre
New Delhi, March 13: The scheme for Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma MedTech sector (PRIP) will boost cost-effective and affordable healthcare solutions in India, said the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers on Thursday.
Young Australians struggle with cost of living, mental health: Report
Sydney, March 13: A new report published on Thursday highlighted the growing struggles of young Australians, who are facing mounting financial stress, worsening mental health, and declining confidence in political institutions.
Rural communities at high risk of scrub typhus infections: Study
New Delhi, March 13: Rural communities are at high risk of potentially life-threatening scrub typhus infections, according to a study by researchers from the Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore released on Thursday.
Study decodes why middle-aged women are 4x more likely to experience fatigue
New Delhi, March 13: Heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding during menopause transition may explain why middle-aged women are two-to-four times more likely to experience fatigue, suggests a new study, calling for more attention on tiredness among females.
Microplastic may fuel antibiotic resistance: Study
Washington DC, March 13: In a startling discovery, a team of Boston University researchers found that bacteria exposed to microplastics became resistant to multiple types of antibiotics commonly used to treat infections.
Yoga powerful way to maintain mental and physical well-being: Prataprao Jadhav
New Delhi, March 13: Yoga is a powerful way to maintain mental and physical well-being, said Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State (IC), Ministry of Ayush on Thursday.
Nearly half of young Israelis show signs of war-related PTSD
Tel Aviv, March 13: After more than a year of war, post-traumatic stress disorder among Israelis, particularly among young adults, is soaring, according to research released by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev on Thursday.
Irrfan Khan's son Babil Khan shares a cryptic post about 'loneliness'
Mumbai, March 13: Babil Khan, the son of late actor Irrfan Khan, shared a cryptic post on social media about the feeling of 'loneliness.'
World Kidney Day: Crucial to raise awareness on early detection, says JP Nadda
New Delhi, March 13: It is critical is raise awareness on kidney health and prevention of kidney-related diseases, Union Health Minister JP Nadda said on Thursday.
Fiji declares dengue fever outbreak in Western Division
Suva, March 13: Fiji's Health Ministry has declared a dengue fever outbreak in the Western Division, where the highest number of cases have been reported.
Common diabetes drug price slashed in India due to generic versions
New Delhi, March 13: The price of commonly used diabetes drug empagliflozin has been slashed by almost one-tenth, with the entry of its generic versions in the market.
Pope Francis' health improves; 12th anniversary of election to be marked today
Vatican City, March 13: Thursday marked the 12th anniversary of the election of Pope Francis as the leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics and there was some good news for his followers as his health showed improvement.
Demi Lovato assures fans she's 'Okay' after they spot her 'shaking' in new video
Los Angeles, March 13: Singer-songwriter Demi Lovato has cleared the air around her health. After the 'Sorry Not Sorry' singer, 32, shared a TikTok video of herself roasting a whole chicken, fans expressed concern over her "shaking" throughout the clip.
Odisha CM chairs meeting to discuss implementation of Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
Bhubaneswar, March 13: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday chaired a meeting at Lok Bhawan to discuss the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) and Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana (GJAY) schemes.
Jan Aushadhi Kendras in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur offer medicines at huge discounts
Jabalpur, March 12: The Jan Aushadhi Kendras in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur are greatly benefiting the local community by offering medicines at a remarkable 70-80 per cent discount. As part of the Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), these Kendras have become a lifeline for thousands of patients seeking affordable and quality healthcare.
Chickpeas, lentils nutritious than oats, wheat: Study
New Delhi, March 12: Chickpeas and lentils, either whole or in flour form, offer more nutritional value to the human diet than products made from oats and wheat, a new study said on Wednesday.
Solar electrification of PHCs in 18 dists to ensure quality healthcare services: Maha CM
Mumbai, March 12: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that the primary health centers in 18 districts of Maharashtra are being solar-electrified. The solar electrification of primary health centers in eight districts has been completed, while the project is in progress in ten other districts.
Manu Bhaker emphasizes the importance of fitness for a healthy life
Chandigarh, March 12: Olympic medallist shooter Manu Bhaker has always been a strong advocate for fitness and a healthy lifestyle. According to her, maintaining both mental and physical well-being is essential.
Vice President Dhankhar discharged from AIIMS-Delhi
New Delhi, March 12: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has been discharged from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, following cardiac-related treatment.
Vice President Dhankhar discharged from AIIMS after 3-day hospitalisation
New Delhi, March 12: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was discharged from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi on Wednesday after being admitted for three days due to health issues.
Violence, displacements overwhelm healthcare system in Sudan's El-Fasher: UN
United Nations, March 12: Violence and waves of displacements have overwhelmed the fragile healthcare system in El-Fasher, the capital of Sudan's North Darfur state, UN humanitarians said.
Nearly 1 in 10 elderly in S. Korea suffer from Alzheimer's disease
Seoul, March 12: Nearly one out of 10 older adults in South Korea suffer from Alzheimer's disease, with the number of dementia patients expected to surpass 1 million next year, data showed on Wednesday.
Govt committed to improving cancer care, treatment accessibility: Prataprao Jadhav
New Delhi, March 12: The government is committed to improving care and treatment accessibility for patients with cancer and has been undertaking various measures for the treatment and prevention of cancer in India, said Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav.
Govt treats 42.01 mn for hypertension, 25.27 mn for diabetes under '75 by 25' initiative
New Delhi, March 12: Under the ambitious ‘75 by 25’ initiative, India has treated 42.01 million people for hypertension or high blood pressure and 25.27 million for diabetes, said Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav in the Parliament.
Gal Gadot talks about health scare due to blood clot in brain
Los Angeles, March 12: Hollywood star Gal Gadot revealed that she was "scared to death" after a blood clot was discovered in her brain in February 2024, right before she gave birth to her daughter Ori.
AWQAF Dubai, Al Jalila Foundation to develop AED 38 million endowment facility at Hamdan Bin Rashid Cancer Hospital
Dubai, March 11: The Endowments and Minors' Trust Foundation in Dubai (AWQAF Dubai) has announced a collaboration with Al Jalila Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), in keeping with the spirit of charity and giving exemplified by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, through the launch of various humanitarian initiatives during Ramadan.
Contributions to Fathers' Endowment campaign reach over AED 3.3 billion with participation of over 160,560 contributors
Dubai, March 11: The Fathers' Endowment campaign, launched by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has raised over AED 3.304 billion in contributions since its launch.
President Droupadi Murmu graces convocation ceremony of AIIMS, Bathinda
Bathinda, March 11: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday graced the convocation ceremony of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bathinda, in Punjab.