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Tamil Nadu: Jan Aushadhi Kendras turn boon for residents of Tiruvallur district

IANS | March 23, 2025 9:06 PM

Chennai, March 23 (IANS) The Jan Aushadhi Kendras, launched under Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's flagship scheme - Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) in 2016, are bringing extraordinary changes to people’s lives by providing medicines at highly cheaper rates, as compared to their private counterparts (medical stores).

Pope Francis appears at hospital window to render blessing, discharged

IANS | March 23, 2025 5:27 PM

Rome, March 23 (IANS) After over five weeks in a Rome hospital undergoing treatment for respiratory ailments and pneumonia, Pope Francis was discharged on Sunday but will need at least two months of rest and time before his voice becomes normal.

High-resolution ultrasound to diagnose prostate cancer faster: Study

IANS | March 23, 2025 4:57 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) An international clinical trial showed on Sunday that biopsies guided by high resolution ultrasound are as effective as those using MRI in diagnosing prostate cancer.

Researchers find mechanisms that may lead to inflammatory bowel disease

IANS | March 23, 2025 11:49 AM

New York, March 23 (IANS) A team of scientists has discovered mechanisms of abnormal immune cell function that may lead to Crohn’s disease, an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Scientists link type 2 diabetes with some obesity-related cancers

IANS | March 23, 2025 10:00 AM

London, March 23 (IANS) A new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes (T2D) has been linked to a subsequent increase in the risk of developing some, but not all, obesity related cancers, according to new research.

Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital today: Report

IANS | March 23, 2025 7:57 AM

Vatican City, March 23 (IANS) Pope Francis will be discharged on Sunday from the hospital where he has spent more than a month being treated for double pneumonia, said Sergio Alfieri, the head of the team taking care of the pontiff, media reported.

Centre to establish 100 new food testing labs in FY26

IANS | March 22, 2025 10:11 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) In a bid to enhance food safety and quality, the government on Saturday announced to establish 100 new NABL-accredited food testing laboratories across the country in the financial year 2025-26.

Madhusudan Agrawal, Co-Founder and Vice Chairman of Ajanta Pharma, conferred 'Consular of the Year' award

IANS | March 22, 2025 9:23 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Madhusudan Agrawal, the Honorary Consul of Uganda in Mumbai, India (Western Zone) and a renowned philanthropist, has been honoured with the prestigious 'Consular of the Year' award by the Honorary Consular Corps Diplomatique-India (HCCD).

Peace will return soon in Manipur, says Supreme Court's Justice Gavai; inaugurates legal, medical aid camps (Lead)

IANS | March 22, 2025 8:44 PM

Imphal, March (IANS) Supreme Court judge, Justice B. R. Gavai, who is leading a five-member team of apex court judges currently visiting violence-hit Manipur, on Saturday said that peace would prevail in this land and peace would return soon and "let us all work together to bring peace and justice".

High cholesterol? Study shows your office coffee brewing machine may be the culprit

IANS | March 22, 2025 5:15 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Love to sip that freshly brewed coffee at work? Beware, your coffee brewing machine at the office may raise your cholesterol levels, claims a study.

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Tamil Nadu: Jan Aushadhi Kendras turn boon for residents of Tiruvallur district

Pope Francis appears at hospital window to render blessing, discharged

High-resolution ultrasound to diagnose prostate cancer faster: Study

Researchers find mechanisms that may lead to inflammatory bowel disease

Scientists link type 2 diabetes with some obesity-related cancers

Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital today: Report

Centre to establish 100 new food testing labs in FY26

Madhusudan Agrawal, Co-Founder and Vice Chairman of Ajanta Pharma, conferred 'Consular of the Year' award

Peace will return soon in Manipur, says Supreme Court's Justice Gavai; inaugurates legal, medical aid camps (Lead)

High cholesterol? Study shows your office coffee brewing machine may be the culprit

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