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Rise of Ayush increasingly making India a health tourism hub

Medical Visa Boosts India's Status as Health Tourism Hub

India's AYUSH system, encompassing Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy, has boosted the country's health tourism. The Ministry of Ayush's efforts led to the global integration of these traditional medicine systems in 2024. Jan 28, 2025
J&K's Rajouri village declared containment zone amid mysterious death scare

J&K's Rajouri village declared containment zone as mysterious deaths grip residents

The Budhaal village in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district has been declared a containment zone following a series of mysterious deaths. The decision was made under section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) by the District Magistrate of Rajouri, in response to growing health concerns in the area. Since December 8, 2024, the village has witnessed the tragic demise of 17 locals, including 11 children. Jan 22, 2025
Study shows fatty muscles raise heart disease risk regardless of BMI

Fat Deposits in Muscles Linked to Higher Heart Disease Risks

A study has revealed a new risk factor for heart disease that transcends traditional measures such as body mass index (BMI). The research, led by Professor Viviany Taqueti, Director of the Cardiac Stress Laboratory at Brigham and Women's Hospital, US, has found that individuals with fat deposits within their muscles are at a higher risk of heart disease, irrespective of their BMI. Jan 20, 2025
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