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Thousands join 'Run for Her' in Ahmedabad to celebrate women’s entrepreneurship, fitness

IANS | September 14, 2025 8:22 AM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) In a powerful display of unity, empowerment, and enthusiasm, Ahmedabad on Sunday, hosted the ‘Run for Her’ event, an initiative aimed at promoting women’s entrepreneurship, fitness, and social inclusion, which drew thousands of participants, including aspiring and established women entrepreneurs from across the city.

Study claims artificial sweeteners can lead to faster cognitive decline

IANS | September 13, 2025 5:33 PM

New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Long-term use of artificial sweeteners or low- and no-calorie sweeteners, used mainly by people with diabetes, can lead to cognitive decline, claimed a study.

Pfizer, Moderna shares slump as US govt plan to link Covid vaccines to child deaths: Report

IANS | September 13, 2025 12:09 PM

Mumbai, Sep 13 (IANS) Shares of US pharma giants fell over 3 per cent following reports indicating that the US health administration officials intend to associate coronavirus vaccines with the deaths of 25 children.

AiMeD welcomes govt’s GST rate cut, MRP implementation relief for medical devices

IANS | September 13, 2025 11:52 AM

New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) The Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AiMeD) on Saturday welcomed the timely directions issued by the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP), National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) and the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) to ensure smooth implementation of the revised GST rates on drugs, formulations, and medical devices, effective from September 22.

Over 4.7 million women and children in Afghanistan need malnutrition treatment urgently: UN

IANS | September 12, 2025 6:26 PM

Kabul, Sep 12 (IANS) The United Nations has said that more than 4.7 million women and children in Afghanistan urgently require malnutrition treatment as drought, economic collapse and reduced aid would lead to nation facing deeper humanitarian crisis, local media reported on Friday.

AHPI calls out Star Health against unfair practices, warns suspension of cashless services

IANS | September 12, 2025 5:09 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) The Association of Healthcare Providers – India (AHPI) on Friday issued a formal notice to Star Health Insurance against “unfair practices” and warned suspension of cashless services for its policyholders by hospitals.

State Palliative Care Policy can help enhance healthcare, cut costs for patients in Delhi: Experts

Rachel V Thomas | September 12, 2025 3:29 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Having a state Palliative Care Policy is crucial to strengthen healthcare and also reduce costs for patients in Delhi, according to a health experts on Friday.

Just 4 days of junk food can mess up your memory, cognitive skills: Study

IANS | September 12, 2025 1:21 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Love to binge on cheeseburgers and fries? Beware, just four days of these fatty foods can rewire the brain's memory hub -- leading to risk of cognitive dysfunction, according to a study.

Govt eases norms for opening Jan Aushadhi Kendras in metro, 'million-plus cities': Report

IANS | September 12, 2025 12:07 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) The Union government has relaxed the rules for opening Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) by rolling back the minimum-distance requirements in metropolitan and “million-plus cities", according to a media report.

Gujarat govt aiding citizens in healthcare with Chief Minister’s Relief Fund

IANS | September 11, 2025 6:46 PM

Gandhinagar, Sep 11 (IANS) As Bhupendra Patel-led Gujarat government completes four years in power, the state support in healthcare services has stood out as its defining achievement. Through the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF), the state government is extending financial assistance to citizens who cannot afford expensive treatments during critical and life-threatening illnesses.

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Thousands join 'Run for Her' in Ahmedabad to celebrate women’s entrepreneurship, fitness

Study claims artificial sweeteners can lead to faster cognitive decline

Pfizer, Moderna shares slump as US govt plan to link Covid vaccines to child deaths: Report

AiMeD welcomes govt’s GST rate cut, MRP implementation relief for medical devices

Over 4.7 million women and children in Afghanistan need malnutrition treatment urgently: UN

AHPI calls out Star Health against unfair practices, warns suspension of cashless services

State Palliative Care Policy can help enhance healthcare, cut costs for patients in Delhi: Experts

Just 4 days of junk food can mess up your memory, cognitive skills: Study

Govt eases norms for opening Jan Aushadhi Kendras in metro, 'million-plus cities': Report

Gujarat govt aiding citizens in healthcare with Chief Minister’s Relief Fund

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