15 May, 2024 11:57 AM
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The longer blood pressure (BP) remains uncontrolled, the greater the damage it can cause, such as heart attack or stroke, heart failure, and kidney problems, said experts on Wednesday, ahead of World Hypertension Day.
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15 May, 2024 10:40 AM
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) A child living with severe obesity at age four and doesn't lose weight may have a life expectancy of just 39 -- about half of the average life expectancy, finds a study on Wednesday.
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Health
15 May, 2024 10:30 AM
Seoul, May 15 (IANS) The government of South Korea plans to amend tobacco-related laws to designate synthetic nicotine as a type of tobacco to regulate the product category seeing growing popularity among young smokers, according to officials on Wednesday.
International
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15 May, 2024 4:38 AM
Gaza, May 15 (IANS) The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has announced the opening of a field hospital in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip with a capacity of 60 beds.
International
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Health
14 May, 2024 6:56 PM
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) While the association between junk food -- rich in sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats -- doctors on Tuesday warned how these may also contribute to poor mental health in young children
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Medicine
14 May, 2024 6:07 PM
London, May 14 (आईएएनएस) Young users of live-streaming gaming platforms appear to be eating more unhealthy snacks after being "bombarded" with promotional content while logged on.
HEALTH/MEDICINE
Health
Medicine
14 May, 2024 4:37 PM
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Do you stop working out if there is no weight loss? You may be wrong, as exercise is beneficial for overall health, even if it does not help you lose weight, according to a top neurologist.
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13 May, 2024 10:54 PM
Jaipur, May 13 (IANS) The health officials in Rajasthan have seized the records of a blood bank in Neem Ka Thana district after a pregnant woman died, while two other women’s health conditions deteriorated post blood transfusion, officials said on Monday.
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13 May, 2024 7:51 PM
Chandigarh, May 13 (IANS) The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) on Monday launched 'Project Sarathi', a collaborative effort aimed at streamlining patient rush within its premises.
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