USFDA okays world's first chikungunya vaccine
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November 10, 2023 2:49 PM
Washington, Nov 10 (IANS) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the world's first chikungunya vaccine.
SGPGIMS to have separate transgender clinic
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November 10, 2023 1:35 PM
Lucknow, Nov 10 (IANS) The Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) will start a dedicated multidisciplinary transgender clinic very soon.
Gargling with salt water may help prevent Covid hospitalisation: Study
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November 10, 2023 12:48 PM
New York, Nov 10 (IANS) In an interesting study, researchers have confirmed that the common remedy of gargling with salt water may help improve respiratory symptoms and fight Covid, helping lower hospitalisation rates.
Lack of exercise, more junk food spiking diabetes in young Indians: Docs
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November 9, 2023 8:51 PM
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Shifting lifestyles, with almost zero exercise and increased consumption of junk foods, are the major reasons behind the significant surge in Type 2 diabetes cases among younger populations, both globally and particularly in India, in the last 10 years, said doctors on Thursday ahead of World Diabetes Day.
1 in 3 deaths from skin cancer due to working under the sun: UN agencies
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November 9, 2023 5:10 PM
Geneva, Nov 9 (IANS) Working under the sun is leading to nearly 1 in 3 deaths from non-melanoma skin cancer, according to joint estimates by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO).
Can increasing workplace flexibility lower heart disease risk?
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November 9, 2023 4:13 PM
New York, Nov 9 (IANS) Increasing workplace flexibility may lower employees' risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study.
In a first, KGMU performs full shoulder replacement surgery
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November 9, 2023 3:07 PM
Lucknow, Nov 9 (IANS) For the first time in its history, the King George's Medical University (KGMU), has successfully performed a full shoulder replacement surgery.
Yoga may help reduce frequency of seizures, related anxiety: AIIMS study
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November 9, 2023 11:50 AM
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) For people with epilepsy, doing yoga may help reduce feelings of stigma about the disease along with reducing seizure frequency and anxiety, claims new research.
Delhi chokes: Air quality becomes 'severe' again
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November 9, 2023 10:20 AM
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) The overall Air Quality Index on Thursday morning was at 398, in the ‘very poor’ category, according to data from the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).
Ketamine clinics advertising false, misleading health claims: Study
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November 8, 2023 6:58 PM
New York, Nov 8 (IANS) Hundreds of clinics may be using false and misleading statements in online advertising campaigns by offering off-label and unapproved ketamine to treat a variety of mental health and pain conditions, according to researchers.
