06 May, 2024 3:46 PM
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) In 2019, Pooja and Ankit (name changed) a thalassemia minor couple, planned a second baby to help their first-born child with the genetic disorder, who required blood transfusion on a fortnightly basis.
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23 Apr, 2024 1:59 PM
Jaipur, April 23 (IANS) Padma Shri Maya Tandon of Jaipur has been working for over 30 years to raise awareness about road safety. She has saved the lives of several road accident victims through her organisation 'Sahayata', which helps in imparting Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training to people.
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19 Apr, 2024 1:55 PM
Hyderabad, April 19 (IANS) Cases of fatty liver, attributed primarily to sedentary lifestyles and increased social drinking habits, escalated dramatically in recent times, with approximately one in every five individuals now being diagnosed with this condition, say doctors.
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19 Apr, 2024 12:33 PM
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) The Liver is a self-sufficient organ capable of filtering toxins without the need for special detox, said doctors on World Liver Day on Friday warning against such prevalent practices that may harm the organ.
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19 Apr, 2024 12:01 PM
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) With the elderly in India projected to double to over 20 per cent of the total population by 2050, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) on Friday called for research-based interventions to boost healthy ageing in the country.
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16 Apr, 2024 6:23 PM
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Indians have increased their spending on dieticians by a remarkable 125 per cent in FY24, indicating a strong commitment to healthy eating habits, a new report revealed on Tuesday.
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15 Apr, 2024 6:18 PM
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) A large number of diseases are inflicting havoc on our citizens and a bigger worry is that many of them eschew preventive solutions.
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15 Apr, 2024 4:49 PM
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Increased physical activity and a higher body mass index (BMI) can help fight lung function deficits in early childhood, according to a study on Monday.
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14 Apr, 2024 9:43 PM
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) As more and more young people increasingly use apps to make food purchases, a new study warned on Sunday that most advertised items are missing nutritional information in online food delivery menus that would otherwise help consumers make healthy choices.
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