Geneva: The World Health Organization (WHO) has reiterated that COVID-19 vaccines must be recognised as public goods for the whole world, and that all countries must contribute. “We can’t prevent pathogens, …
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New York: Higher blood pressure during exercise and delayed blood pressure recovery after exercise are associated with a higher risk of hypertension, cardiovascular disease and death among middle-aged to older …
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New Delhi: The pandemic has contributed to an increase in obesity rates as weight loss programmes (which are often delivered in groups) and referred interventions such as surgery are being …
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Chennai: Tipplers in Tamil Nadu wearing masks, helmets and holding umbrellas queued up before the state-owned liquor shops early on Saturday as the government armed with apex court orders decided …
Tipplers brave TN heat in helmets, masks as liquor outlets open Read More
London: A team of researchers claim that common allergy drug — antihistamines — can improve the survival among patients suffering from serious skin cancer which is also known as malignant melanoma. …
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London: An analysis of more than half a million women has revealed that early mammography screening reduces the rates of advanced and fatal breast cancers, say researchers. For the findings, published …
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Sydney: Australian researchers have urged that more lives could be saved in intensive care units (ICU) around the world if new antibiotic guidelines designed by the University of Queensland are adopted. …
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Chennai: Two evacuation flights of Air India Express to Chennai from Dubai landed at Chennai International Airport with 356 passengers and three infants on the wee hours of Saturday. According …
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New Delhi: We all know diet, age and genetic history are common risk factors for high blood pressure. Dr Praveen Gupta, Director, Neurology, Fortis Memorial Research Institute focuses on some …
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New Delhi: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan and AYUSH Minister Shripad Yesso Naik on Thursday jointly launched three Central AYUSH ministry-based studies related to COVID-19. The AYUSH-based studies include Study on …
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