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Budget 2025: Key Announcements For Health Sector

Budget 2025: Key Announcements For Health Sector

Union Budget 2025: Finance Minister Niramala Sitharaman announced 10,000 additional medical seats in undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG). The government will also strengthen Artificial Intelligence-related education in the health sector. Not just this, Sitharaman announced that from now onwards online platform workers will be recognised by the government and will be provided health care under the PM Jan Arogya Yojana. Expansion Of Medical Education: The government has increased 1.1 lakh undergraduate and postgraduate medical seats over the past 10 years. Next year, an additional 10,000 seats will be added to medical colleges. The goal is to add 75,000 seats in…
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FDA Approves Painkiller Designed To Eliminate Risk Of Opioid Addiction

FDA Approves Painkiller Designed To Eliminate Risk Of Opioid Addiction

Recalling drugs | Image: Pexels Federal officials on Thursday approved a new type of pain pill designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid medications like Vicodin and OxyContin. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it approved Vertex Pharmaceuticals' Journavx for short-term pain that often follows surgery or injuries. Itโ€™s the first new pharmaceutical approach to treating pain in more than 20 years, offering an alternative to both opioids and over-the-counter medications like ibuprofen and acetaminophen. But the medicationโ€™s modest effectiveness and lengthy development process underscore the challenges of finding new ways to manage pain.…
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If India Is To Lead The World, It Must Tackle Obesity First: Fitness Coach Backs PM Modi

If India Is To Lead The World, It Must Tackle Obesity First: Fitness Coach Backs PM Modi

Fitness coach Mickey Mehta. | Image: InstagramMumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent call to address the growing obesity crisis in India has been strongly supported by renowned fitness coach Mickey Mehta. Speaking in support of the PM's vision for a healthier nation, Mehta emphasised that obesity is not just a lifestyle issue but a serious health hazard which could ultimately lead to death, if not addressed. Talking to IANS, Mickey Mehta agreed with PM Modiโ€™s remarks, warning that obesity is a root cause of numerous deadly diseases, including high blood pressure, diabetes, and insulin resistance. "What the Prime Minister said…
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Akshay Kumar Hails PM Modiโ€™s Health And Fitness Message, Shares 4 Tips To Fight Obesity

Akshay Kumar Hails PM Modiโ€™s Health And Fitness Message, Shares 4 Tips To Fight Obesity

Akshay Kumar shares 4 tips to fight obesity: Obesity is a major concern not just in India but across the world. According to a 2024 report by the World Health Organization (WHO), as of 2022, one in eight people globally was living with obesity. While the definition and diagnosis of obesity have evolved in recent times, it is crucial to acknowledge the health risks associated with excessive fat accumulation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also addressed the issue of obesity during the inauguration of the 38th National Games in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. A video of PM Modi speaking at the event has…
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Navjot Singh Sidhu Reveals Pranayama The Main Reason Behind His Drastic Weight Loss, Does This Yoga Technique Help?

Navjot Singh Sidhu Reveals Pranayama The Main Reason Behind His Drastic Weight Loss, Does This Yoga Technique Help?

Navjot Singh Sidhu's transformation | Image: InstagramPranayama is an art of health science and exec that was invented in India centuries ago. It is considered to one of the key elements of yoga and its widespread benefits and science is still under research. Recently, Navjot Singh Sidhu shared on social media how this technique helped him losing weight. Navjot Singh Sidhu reveals pranayama is the key to his fitness Navjot SIngh Sidhu took to Instagram and shared a post. He wrote in the caption, โ€œBefore and afterโ€ฆ have lost 33 kilograms in less than five months since August โ€ฆ it…
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Guillain-Barre Syndrome: Foods That Can Help You Recover From This Rare Neurological Disorder

Guillain-Barre Syndrome: Foods That Can Help You Recover From This Rare Neurological Disorder

Guillain-Barrรฉ syndrome is a rare condition in which the immune system attacks healthy nerve cells in the peripheral nervous system. The outbreak in Pune has gripped fear and confusion among netizens. To battle this, one needs to eat certain type of food which can help in faster recovery.ย  According to report of My Vaccine Lawyer, foods that can assist in GBS recovery are: 5. Foods rich in nutrients Addition of anti-inflammatory foods 5. Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) is a rare neurological disorder characterised by sudden numbness, breathing and swallowing problems, pain, muscle weakness, etc. While…
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Harvard University Reveals The Science Behind Body Odor And Expert Tips To Eliminate It

Harvard University Reveals The Science Behind Body Odor And Expert Tips To Eliminate It

Body odor is common and natural, but how you manage it is essential. Various factors can contribute to body odor, and understanding its cause is crucial if you wish to address it effectively. By identifying the root of the issue, you can take the necessary steps to reduce and manage body odor. Several factors can lead to body odor, including stress, hormonal changes, medical conditions, alcohol consumption, and more. According to research by Harvard University, body odor becomes more noticeable when bacteria interact with perspiration released by the apocrine glands. The university explains in its 2024 publication, โ€œOur body has…
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Higher Fat In Muscles Leads To Increased Risk Of Heart Disease: Study

Higher Fat In Muscles Leads To Increased Risk Of Heart Disease: Study

Washington: People with pockets of fat hidden inside their muscles are at a higher risk of dying or being hospitalized from a heart attack or heart failure, regardless of their body mass index, according to new research. This is the first study to comprehensively investigate the effects of fatty muscles on heart disease. The new finding adds evidence that existing measures, such as body mass index or waist circumference, are not adequate to evaluate the risk of heart disease accurately for all people. The new study was led by Professor Viviany Taqueti, Director of the Cardiac Stress Laboratory at Brigham…
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Screen Breaks And Right Desk Setup Can Offer Relief From Work-Related Eye Strain

Screen Breaks And Right Desk Setup Can Offer Relief From Work-Related Eye Strain

Digital screens are pervasive, not only at work but in our homes, schools and shops. | Image: PexelsNEW YORK: The trouble started every day at around 3 p.m., after Cathy Higgins had spent five or six hours staring at an array of computer screens at her desk. Her university job overseeing research projects involved peering closely at numbers and details on contracts, applications and budgets. โ€œMy vision was so blurry, I couldnโ€™t even see what was on the screen, and I was squinting so much that I could not function,โ€ Higgins said. When her eyesight got bad, Higgins walked around…
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India Approves ‘Living Drug’ Qartemi To Combat Blood Cancer, Here’s How It Works

India Approves ‘Living Drug’ Qartemi To Combat Blood Cancer, Here’s How It Works

India Approves 'Living Drug' Qartemi to Combat Blood Cancer | Image: XIndia has approved a "living drug" for blood cancer patients, who suffer from an advanced or relapsed stage of the disease, as per The Print. Bengaluru-based biotech startup Immuneel Therapeutics has introduced Qartemi, a CAR-T cell therapy designed for individuals with B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (B-NHL). This marks the second CAR-T cell therapy approved in the country. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) had earlier authorised NexCAR19, developed by ImmunoAct, a venture incubated at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) and Tata Memorial Hospital. How will 'Living Drug'…
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