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Mystery illness that causes 'excessive body shaking' affects about 300 people in Uganda

About 300 people in Uganda have reportedly been affected by a mystery illness that causes 'excessive body shaking'.

Dec 16, 2024

India glucose monitoring market to grow at 2pc CAGR by 2033: Report

India glucose monitoring market to grow at 2% CAGR by 2033: Report

Amid the growing prevalence of diabetes in India, the glucose monitoring market in the country is forecast to grow at a 2 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during 2024-33, according to a report on Monday.

Dec 16, 2024

WHO calls for bolstering efforts to end TB in South-East Asia

WHO urges stronger action to eliminate TB in South-East Asia

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday called on countries in the Southeast Asia Region to build on the momentum created to end tuberculosis (TB).

Dec 16, 2024

Decline in TB cases & deaths in India 'remarkable', shows 'political commitment', says former WHO Director

The significant drop in tuberculosis (TB) cases and deaths in India is "remarkable", said Mario C. B. Raviglione, former Director of the Global Tuberculosis (TB) Programme at the World Health Organization (WHO) on Sunday.

Dec 15, 2024

US: Bird flu virus detected in raw milk from dairy farm in California

Flu Virus Survives in Raw Milk, New Study Reveals

In a recent study conducted by Stanford University, scientists have issued a warning about the potential risks associated with the consumption of raw milk. The research, which has been published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology Letters, reveals that the influenza or flu virus can remain infectious in refrigerated raw milk for up to five days.

Dec 15, 2024

Health experts hail Centre's move to exempt customs duty on cancer drugs

India's oncology tests market to grow at 2% CAGR through 2033: Report

The oncology test market in India is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 2 per cent through 2033

Dec 13, 2024

Nitish Kumar lays foundation of country's first child cancer hospital in Patna

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday laid the foundation stone for the country's first child cancer hospital, Mahavir Child Cancer Hospital, in Phulwari Sharif town of Patna.

Dec 13, 2024

Wearable devices like smartwatches can cause anxiety

Targeting gut cells may open new way to reduce depression & anxiety

Developing antidepressant medications that target cells in the gut may open a novel path towards effective treatment of mood disorders like depression and anxiety, finds a study. Targeting gut cells may open new ways to reduce depression and anxiety.

Dec 12, 2024

Early-onset colon cancer cases surge globally; lowest in India: Study

Early-onset colon cancer cases rising globally; lowest in India: Study

The early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC), also known as colon cancer, incidence rates among adults aged 25-49 are rising across the globe, but India shows the lowest rate among 50 countries

Dec 12, 2024

100-Day TB eradication campaign launches in several NE states

100-Day TB eradication campaign launched in several NE states

Several northeastern states on Monday launched the 100-day campaign focusing on quick detection and treatment of tuberculosis patients.

Dec 10, 2024

India's 1st robotic system SSI Mantra gets CDSCO nod for telesurgery & teleproctoring

India's First Robotic System SSI Mantra Approved by CDSCO for Telesurgery and Teleproctoring

India's healthcare sector has taken a significant leap forward with the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) granting regulatory approval to SSI Mantra, the country's first indigenously developed surgical robotic system. This approval, specifically for telesurgery and teleproctoring, marks a monumental advancement in the field of surgical robotics.

Dec 10, 2024

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Health News

Mystery illness that causes 'excessive body shaking' affects about 300 people in Uganda

India glucose monitoring market to grow at 2% CAGR by 2033: Report

WHO urges stronger action to eliminate TB in South-East Asia

Decline in TB cases & deaths in India 'remarkable', shows 'political commitment', says former WHO Director

Flu Virus Survives in Raw Milk, New Study Reveals

India's oncology tests market to grow at 2% CAGR through 2033: Report

Nitish Kumar lays foundation of country's first child cancer hospital in Patna

Targeting gut cells may open new way to reduce depression & anxiety

Early-onset colon cancer cases rising globally; lowest in India: Study

100-Day TB eradication campaign launched in several NE states

India's First Robotic System SSI Mantra Approved by CDSCO for Telesurgery and Teleproctoring

YouTube's new feature for registered health professionals in India to reach people

India achieves total fertility rate of 2.0: Centre

Study shows rotavirus vaccine safe for use in NICU babies

Sugary drinks can raise risk of stroke, heart failure: Study

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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