Health News: Medical Updates

Unproven remedies: Tata Memorial Hospital slams Sidhu’s viral ‘diet cure’ cancer claim

IANS | November 23, 2024 8:53 PM

New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) After a video of former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu surfaced in which he described his wife's treatment for her breast cancer as "starving the cancer by not eating dairy products and sugar", Tata Memorial Hospital doctors on Saturday warned that diet alone is no cure for the disease, which requires a range of medical interventions.

We need Bharat Food and Drug Administration for global benchmarks: FM Sitharaman

IANS | November 23, 2024 11:01 AM

Bengaluru, Nov 23 (IANS) India is setting standards in pharmaceuticals and like the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), we should also aim to create Bharat Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for global standards and benchmarks, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has stressed.

Study explains why females sleep less

IANS | November 21, 2024 5:24 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) While caregiving roles often take a toll on women’s sleep, a new study on Thursday suggested that biological factors may also play a role in why females sleep less.

AI-powered smart glasses for visually impaired launched by Telangana Governor

IANS | November 21, 2024 5:16 PM

Hyderabad, Nov 21 (IANS) AI-powered smart glasses, which can help the visually impaired to identify faces and objects and also provide navigation support, were launched by Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma at a programme here on Thursday.

AI-powered voice analysis may revolutionise early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease

IANS | November 21, 2024 3:12 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based algorithms that can detect subtle changes in a person's voice and detect Parkinson’s disease may be emerging as a potential new diagnostic tool for the neurodegenerative disorder, according to a study.

Chhapra residents praise 'Janaushadhi Kendras' for providing affordable generic drugs

IANS | November 20, 2024 9:43 PM

Chhapra, Bihar Nov 20 (IANS) The 'Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana' (PMBJP) launched by the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is proving to be highly beneficial for the common people. In the Chhapra district of Bihar, this initiative is greatly benefiting the local population.

Google launches new AI feature to tackle air pollution in India

IANS | November 20, 2024 4:49 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) In a bid to combat the rising air pollution woes of India, tech giant Google on Wednesday launched Air View+ -- an artificial intelligence-based solution that can help the government and the people with useful hyperlocal air quality information.

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Unproven remedies: Tata Memorial Hospital slams Sidhu’s viral ‘diet cure’ cancer claim

We need Bharat Food and Drug Administration for global benchmarks: FM Sitharaman

Study explains why females sleep less

AI-powered smart glasses for visually impaired launched by Telangana Governor

AI-powered voice analysis may revolutionise early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease

Chhapra residents praise 'Janaushadhi Kendras' for providing affordable generic drugs

Google launches new AI feature to tackle air pollution in India

Voting a precious privilege, all must exercise: Tata Sons Chairman

Bihar: Jan Aushadhi Kendras helping Madhubani residents save money on medical bills

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