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Rajasthan govt steps up efforts to tackle sickle cell anaemia in tribal areas; over 37 lakh screenedRajasthan is intensifying efforts to combat sickle cell anaemia in tribal areas. Over 37 lakh people have been screened, nearing the state'...
Comprehensive health insurance: Navigating childhood illnesses, vaccination support, and kidney function careHealth insurance covers childhood illnesses and their treatments effectively. Vaccination support is a key preventive care strategy for fam...
Time to re-look at a not-so-glamorous part of healthcare ecosystem: 4 diagnostics stocks with upside potential of up to 18%When companies from a sector with a clear growth path get listed, too much money flows into them, sending valuations high. What follows is ...
Coffee lovers, is drinking up to 5 cups a day actually good for your heart? New American Heart Association report has a surprising answerCoffee heart disease: Up to five cups of coffee daily is safe for most healthy adults. Moderate coffee intake may lower the risk of several...
A bacteria may just determine how long you live says Duke University researchers: What is Akkermansia? Can certain foods trigger its growth?While bacteria may be looked upon with suspicion (not without justification!), how long you live, may well be determined by a bacteria. Kno...
Supreme Court imposes Rs 3 lakh cost on influencers Samay Raina, Ranveer Allahbadia for 'misconduct'The Supreme Court criticized Samay Raina and other YouTubers for their conduct. They were fined three rupees each for taking the court for ...
Supreme Court says Samay Raina 'took court for a ride', pulls up Ranveer Allahbadia over non-complianceThe Supreme Court strongly criticized comedian Samay Raina and YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia. They allegedly failed to comply with earlier co...
Why can't your rescue dog settle down? Experts reveal the emotional reason many adopted dogs stay constantly alertMany rescue dogs stay alert even after finding a safe home. Veterinary behavior experts say past trauma, neglect, or repeated rehoming can ...
Bryan Johnson disease: The autoimmune condition that can increase cancer risk over time and often goes undetected. Check causes, symptoms, treatment and other detailsBryan Johnson autoimmune disease: Anti-aging personality Bryan Johnson's recent revelation of autoimmune disease has ignited public interes...
‘Nobody should be left alone with a strong drug and a printout’: After Ketto, Kunal Kapoor’s next healthcare betAfter helping families finance critical treatments through Ketto, Kunal Kapoor is now focused on preventing those medical emergencies befor...
Govt brings stem cell, gene therapies under central licensing frameworkIndia's drug regulations have been updated to include advanced treatments like cell, stem cell, gene therapies, and xenografts under centra...
Healthy at 34, but a simple neck-cracking habit led to a stroke: Doctor explains hidden riskA seemingly harmless habit of forcefully cracking one's neck has been linked to a rare but life-threatening stroke in a healthy 34-year-old...
Alka Yagnik shares heartfelt message after Padma Awards appearance worries fans; what is rare hearing condition she is battling?Alka Yagnik health: Legendary singer Alka Yagnik has revealed her two-year battle with sensorineural nerve hearing loss, a rare condition a...
Alan Greenspan dies at 100: What is Parkinson disease, symptoms, stages and what causes it explained as it affects over a million in USWhat is Parkinson's disease?: Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan has reportedly passed away at 100. His death has sparked publi...
Study identifies 74 locations in human genome related to anxiety symptomsScientists have pinpointed 74 genetic locations linked to anxiety symptoms, with 39 being newly identified. This extensive research, involv...
Scanning cancer, up close & personal: A revolution is underway in cancer diagnosisA gene-based test called next-generation sequencing can identify precise mutations, which can then be treated with targeted therapies. Sinc...
India can eradicate sickle cell disease before 2047 through collective efforts: President MurmuPresident Droupadi Murmu believes India will eliminate sickle cell disease before the 2047 target. She stressed the need for increased awar...
AI-Powered drug discovery could transform treatment development for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other brain disorders.Researchers are increasingly using AI to accelerate the search for treatments for neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s,...
Genetic disorders to hike health insurance premiums?On Monday, IRDAI directed insurers not to reject any health insurance claim based on exclusions related to ‘genetic disorder’.
Can’t deny health insurance to those suffering from genetic disorders: HCHC said exclusion of insurance claims in respect of genetic disorders creates a broad classification “which is writ with ambiguity and vagu...