Health
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New H-1B visa rules to choke US innovation, turbocharge India’s growth: Kant
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa will choke innovation in America, while benefitting Indian IT and tech firms, former G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant…
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Severe nausea in pregnancy increases risk of depression, PTSD by 50pc
New Delhi: Women with excessive nausea and vomiting (hyperemesis gravidarum) during pregnancy may be at a 50 per cent high risk of mental health conditions such as post-partum psychosis, depression, and post-traumatic…
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Viral violent videos on social media skewing young people’s sense of world
Sydney: When news broke last week that US political influencer Charlie Kirk had been shot at an event at Utah Valley University, millions of people around the world were first alerted to…
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Choose authentic clinics for surrogacy, IVF: Hyderabad doctors
Hyderabad: In view of the recent surrogacy scam in Hyderabad clinics, it is essential to understand the ethics of the procedure. In this regard, Siasat.com spoke to fertility experts. What is surrogacy…
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Apollo Hospitals to acquire IFC’s 30.6pc AHLL stake for Rs 1,254 cr
New Delhi: Healthcare chain Apollo Hospitals Entreprise Ltd on Friday said it will acquire 31 per cent stake held by International Finance Corporation in its arm Apollo Health and Lifestyle Ltd for…
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Gallstones in children on rise; doctors urge early detection
New Delhi: Once considered an adult ailment, gallstones are increasingly affecting children across India, prompting paediatricians to call for greater awareness and preventive care. In a surprising shift in pediatric health trends,…
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Doctors warn of health crisis: NCDs reach epidemic proportions
New Delhi: India is on the cusp of a health crisis, with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer reaching epidemic proportions, a group of Padma awardee doctors has said.…
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Telangana health department to recruit 1623 specialist doctors
Hyderabad: The Telangana medical health service recruitment board (MHSRB) on Friday, August 22 released a notification for the recruitment of 1,623 specialist doctors. Of the total vacancies, 1,616 posts are at hospitals…
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COVID-19 may have aged blood vessels by 5 years, reveals study
New Delhi: A COVID-19 infection could age one’s blood vessels by about five years, especially among women, according to a new study. The effect was found to be stronger among women who…
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Hyderabad: CM Revanth inaugurates Eli Lilly GCC in Gachibowli
Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday, August 4, launched the Global Capacity Centre (GCC) of American pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and Company at Gachibowli in Hyderabad. The center will…
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Alarming rise in corneal blindness among Indian teenagers, warn health experts
New Delhi: Corneal blindness, once considered a condition largely confined to the elderly, is now emerging as a significant threat among teenagers and young adults across the country, health experts said on…
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Over 673mn people worldwide experienced hunger in 2024: UN
New Delhi: An estimated 8.2 per cent of the global population, or about 673 million people, experienced hunger in 2024, according to a UN report published on Monday. The State of Food…
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Hyderabad: Public urged to avoid pigeon feeding amid health concerns
Hyderabad: Health officials in Hyderabad have urged the public to avoid contact with pigeons amid growing health hazards that could be caused by the birds. Following public complaints, the Hyderabad District Medical…
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Hazardous fumes above diagnostic centre spark fears in Hyderabad neighbourhood
Hyderabad: A major fire on July 10, 2024, at the Sri Dattasai Complex near RTC crossroads forced the evacuation of patients from the neighbouringTapadia Diagnostic Centre in Hyderabad, raising alarm over chemical…
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No more pricks: BITS Hyderabad’s invention uses sweat to monitor diabetes
Hyderabad: With an aim to offer a non-invasive, painless, low-cost alternative to conventional testing methods of glucose levels in the body, a BITS Pilani Hyderabad campus student and his mentor developed a…
