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Ketamine, psychedelic use may raise death risk by 2.6-fold: Study

The use of hallucinogens, such as ketamine and psychedelics can raise the risk of death by 2.6-fold

Mar 3, 2025

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda arrives in Odisha for health summit

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda arrived in Odisha on Friday to participate in a national summit to be organised by National Health Mission in Puri.

Feb 28, 2025

Regulatory violations in India's pharma sector fell 11pc in 2024

India's pharmaceutical industry has witnessed a sharp drop of 11 per cent in regulatory violation instances in 2024, according to a report.

Feb 27, 2025

Why Stomach Cancer Cases Are Rising In India?

Study decodes how gastric bacteria leads to stomach cancer

Gastric bacteria, which leaks around the stomach lining, plays a significant role in the onset of stomach cancer -- which has limited treatment options and poor survival rates, according to a study on Wednesday.

Feb 27, 2025

HIV self-testing a revolutionary tool in Mizoram's fight against AIDS: Health Ministry

HIV self-testing is proving to be a revolutionary tool in Mizoram's fight against HIV/AIDS, offering a more private, convenient and effective means of diagnosis, the Health Ministry said on Tuesday.

Feb 25, 2025

Anti-polio campaign kicks off in Afghanistan

The Afghan interim government's Ministry of Public Health on Monday announced a four-day vaccination campaign aimed at protecting nearly 6.3 million children under the age of five from poliovirus.

Feb 24, 2025

Some Benefits Of Exercise Are Driven By Immune System: Study

Exercise may boost survival rates in cancer patients post-treatment: Study

Higher levels of physical activity may not only prevent the risk of cancers but also boost survival rates in people who have undergone treatment.

Feb 24, 2025

Over 3 hours of sedentary behaviour may up mental health risks in teenagers: Study

Over 3 hours of sedentary behaviour may up mental health risks in teenagers, adolescents: Study

Teenagers and adolescents who spend more than three hours a day engaged in sedentary behaviours -- which includes playing video games or increased screen exposure -- have a higher risk of facing mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, according to a study.

Feb 24, 2025

Very happy to join campaign against obesity launched by PM Modi: CM Omar Abdullah

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed happiness in joining the campaign against obesity launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Feb 24, 2025

Fight against obesity: PM Modi invites 10 prominent personalities to spread awareness

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday invited ten prominent personalities to join the national movement against obesity and promote awareness about healthy food consumption, aligning with his Fit India initiative.

Feb 24, 2025

Women groups in Telangana to be allotted a petrol pump in every district

Women self-help groups in Telangana to get petrol pump allotments

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday announced that women's self-help groups will be allotted land for setting up one petrol pump in every district.

Feb 22, 2025

Ayush ministry's campaign makes 5 Guinness World Records

Ayush ministry's campaign achieves 5 Guinness World Records

Ayush ministry's campaign Desh Ka Prakriti Parikshan Abhiyaan has achieved an unprecedented five Guinness World Records

Feb 22, 2025

Plant-rich, low saturated-fat diet may help reduce psoriasis severity

Plant-rich, low saturated-fat diet helps reduce psoriasis severity, says study

A diet rich in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy foods, and lean meats, low in salt and sugar can help reduce the severity of psoriasis -- a skin disease --, according to new research.

Feb 22, 2025

New bat coronavirus with human transmission potential discovered in China

Another bat-linked coronavirus discovered in china, could potentially infect humans

A team of Chinese virologists has identified a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, that could potentially infect humans. Led by Shi Zhengli, a renowned scientist known as "Batwoman" for her extensive research on coronaviruses, the discovery raises concerns about the possibility of another zoonotic spillover.

Feb 22, 2025

Beware: Alert in Telangana's Wanaparthy district for suspected bird flu

A suspected outbreak of bird flu in Telangana's Wanaparthy district has resulted in the death of a large number of chickens at a farm during the last three days, leading the authorities to sound an alert.

Feb 21, 2025

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Health News

Ketamine, psychedelic use may raise death risk by 2.6-fold: Study

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda arrives in Odisha for health summit

Regulatory violations in India's pharma sector fell 11pc in 2024

Study decodes how gastric bacteria leads to stomach cancer

HIV self-testing a revolutionary tool in Mizoram's fight against AIDS: Health Ministry

Anti-polio campaign kicks off in Afghanistan

Exercise may boost survival rates in cancer patients post-treatment: Study

Over 3 hours of sedentary behaviour may up mental health risks in teenagers, adolescents: Study

Very happy to join campaign against obesity launched by PM Modi: CM Omar Abdullah

Fight against obesity: PM Modi invites 10 prominent personalities to spread awareness

Women self-help groups in Telangana to get petrol pump allotments

Ayush ministry's campaign achieves 5 Guinness World Records

Plant-rich, low saturated-fat diet helps reduce psoriasis severity, says study

Another bat-linked coronavirus discovered in china, could potentially infect humans

Beware: Alert in Telangana's Wanaparthy district for suspected bird flu

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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