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Centre gives full basic customs duty exemption on import of drugs for rare diseases

In a significant step, the Centre has given full exemption from basic customs duty on all drugs as well as food for special medical purposes imported for treatment of all rare diseases and personal use under the National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021, through a general exemption notification.

Mar 30, 2023

Unicef appeals for funding to respond to cholera outbreak in 11 African nations

The Unicef has appealed for $171 million to respond to the rise in cholera cases in 11 countries in eastern and southern Africa.

Mar 29, 2023

Know your WHR, the indicators of breast cancer

Hormonal contraceptive linked to increase in breast cancer risk: Study

Use of progestogen-only hormonal contraceptives is associated with a 20 to 30 per cent higher risk of breast cancer, warned a study.

Mar 23, 2023

People who find 'joy in missing out' are high on anxiety: Study

People who find 'JOMO' are high on anxiety: Study

Most people who find "joy of missing out" or JOMO also have high levels of social anxiety, according to a study.

Mar 21, 2023

Baby dies in mother's womb after doctor refuses cesarean operation without paying Rs 10K bribe in Karnataka

n a shocking incident, a baby died in mother's womb as the doctor refused to perform a C-Section surgery until the family paid Rs 10,000 bribe to her in Karnataka's Yadgir district.

Mar 17, 2023

From alcohol to dead cockroaches; how homeopathy pushes quackery to new limits [read now]

The concerns raised even addressed the issue of the quantity of alcohol in some homeopathic formulations, which rarely goes below 30%.

Mar 16, 2023

Covid vaccine efficacy may depend on your sleep cycle

People with less than six hours of sleep per night in the days surrounding Covid-19 vaccination can have a blunted antibody response, according to a new research that stresses the importance of sleep in the vaccination effort.

Mar 14, 2023

H3N2 virus: Health experts call for masks, better hygiene & flu shot [details]

Even as India is seeing a spurt in Influenza cases, caused by H3N2 virus, health experts on Monday have suggested people to take precautionary measures such as use of masks, better hand hygiene, as well as an annual flu shot.

Mar 13, 2023

Greater light exposure before bedtime may increase 'gestational diabetes' risk in pregnancy

Pregnant women should dim the lights in their home and turn off or at least dim their screens of computer monitors and smartphones a few hours before bedtime to reduce the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus, claims a new study.

Mar 11, 2023

MIND, Mediterranean diets may help prevent Alzheimer's disease

People who eat diets rich in green leafy vegetables as well as other vegetables, fruits, whole grains, olive oil, beans, nuts and fish may have fewer amyloid plaques and tau tangles in their brain -- signs of Alzheimer's disease -- than people who do not consume such diets, according to a study.

Mar 11, 2023

Israeli scientists develop world's 1st mRNA vax for deadly bacteria

A team of Israeli scientists has for the first time in the world developed an mRNA vaccine that can help treat a deadly plague-causing bacteria responsible for some of the worst pandemics in human history.

Mar 10, 2023

Adenovirus tightens grip in WB: Three more children die in Kolkata, toll 48 in 11 days [details]

Adding further panic over the adenovirus spread in West Bengal, deaths of three more children, admitted to two hospitals in Kolkata with related symptoms, have been reported during the last 24 hours.

Mar 9, 2023

Bronchitis, pneumonia by age 2 can double early death risk as adults

Children who had lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI), such as bronchitis or pneumonia, by the age of two were almost twice as likely to die prematurely in adulthood from respiratory diseases.

Mar 8, 2023

Health Byte: Magical Potions for PCOD or PCOS

Eight of the 10 women suffer from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is caused by stress at home, work, and even during studying. It's the unhealthy lifestyle that many women nowadays lead. Women with PCOS must exercise consistently, eat nutritious foods, and live a healthy lifestyle.

Mar 6, 2023

'Walk for Health' to promote physical, mental wellbeing

Ahead of International Women's Day, the Union health ministry on Sunday organised a mega walkathon event 'Walk for Health' at district headquarters across the country to promote physical and mental wellbeing.