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Amendment in the Schedule K Drugs Allows Health Workers to Dispense Drugs

Highlights: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has proposed changes to the drugs and cosmetics




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Telehealth Well Positioned to Tackle and Contain COVID-19 Outbreak

Highlights: The current global crisis with COVID-19 infection provides telehealth the ideal opport




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Parental Diet Affects Sperm And Health Of Future Offspring

High-fat and low-protein diets lead to metabolic disorders in their offspring, revealed researchers at the RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research (CPR).




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Poor Prenatal Oral Health Has a Significant Effect on Infants

Poor maternal oral health can significantly affect the health of the infants, finds a study conducted at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.




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Sugar (and) Global Health Community's Neglect Ups Oral Health Crisis

Oral health has been separated from routine healthcare and health policy for too long, despite the fact that oral diseases constitutes a major global




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Poor Oral Health can Affect Physical and Mental Well-being

Oral health is an important part of overall physical and psychological well-being. Poor oral health is linked to decreased quality of life, depression,




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Oral Health Plays an Essential Role in Overall Health as We Grow Older

Poor oral hygiene can lead to potential health complications in older adults. Therefore, health care professionals need to promote good oral hygiene among older patients, according to a new study.




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Air Pollution Linked to Mental Health Problems

Depression and suicide risk was found to be associated with air pollution, showed a new analysis led by UCL. The first systematic review and meta-analysis




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Heatwaves can Raise Health Threats in China

Climate change will pose a deadly threat in China in the future as heatwaves become more severe and frequent, reports a new study. The findings of the




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Trending Health and Fitness Goals Everyone Should Set This New Year 2020

New year 2020 is almost here to start with a bang. Picking out the right food, gadgets, exercises, and outdoor activities well in advance can help you




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Popular Gyms Threaten Health by Encouraging Tanning Beds

Popular gym chains across the country not only use persuasive post-holiday marketing campaigns, but they're also undermining public health warnings about the dangers of indoor tanning.




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Social Factors That Improve Health Discovered

Individuals in the LGBT community face stressors that have dire consequences on their health. Researchers from Michigan State University are the first




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Poor Physical Health a Major Barrier for Job Seekers with Serious Mental Health Problems

Job seekers with serious mental health problems are more likely to perceive their physical health as a major barrier to employment, according to a Rutgers study.




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Mental Health Issues on Rise Among US Adolescents

Among US adolescents, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, and other "internalizing" problems account for an increasing share of mental burden, stated




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Telehealth can Help Mental Health Care Patients During COVID-19 Pandemic

Telehealth provides a useful method for starting and continuing essential mental health treatment without the risk of spreading COVID-19 infection, reports a new study.




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COVID-19 Pandemic: Simple Tips to Improve Mental Health among College Students

COVID-10 lockdown has turned college students' lives upside down. Adjusting to complicated schedules, managing highly competitive environments, and navigating




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Mental Health of Frontline COVID-19 Staff

During this time of COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers are psychologically impacted by their work and require psychological support from multiple levels




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New E-tool Helps Kids With Mental Health Issues

The Mayo Clinic Anxiety Coach launched by Mayo Clinic can help children and teenagers to work through anxiety treatment resources at the comfort of their home.




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Union Budget 2010-11: Impact on Health Care

The union budget, for the year 2010-11, was presented yesterday by the finance minister, Pranab Mukherjee. As usual, i




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Demographic Health Divide Continues but 2008 Survey Shows Health of Nation Improving

The Sample Registration System (SRS) survey carried out by the Government Census Office brings out certain heartening fa




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Union Budget 2011-2012 and Its Impact on the Health Sector

On the 28 th of February India's finance minister, Pranab Mukherjee, delivered the union budget in the parliament.




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Accreditation, Hallmark of Health Care Quality in India: Dr. Narottam Puri

Certification on products and services has become imperative to ensure safety and reliability. A similar standard fo




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Youth Health Mela 2012- Aspiring for a Healthy India

Healthy people make a healthy nation. However recent changes in life style, untraditional influences, ecological imbal




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TN Health Summit 2012

The recent instances of sex-selective abortions being facilitated by doctors, and ward boys turning doctors have certa




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Union Health Budget - 2017-2018

Highlights: Elimination of diseases like Kala Azar (Visceral leishmaniasis), Filariasis, measles, an




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Budget 2019: What's New in the Health Sector?

Highlights: The Union Budget has been presented in Parliament on Friday 1 st February, 2019 In the health sector,




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Australia Proposes Cosmetic Surgery Guidelines to Protect Consumers Against Health Risks

The Medical Board of Australia has proposed draft guidelines for cosmetic medical and surgical procedures carried out extensively in the country. Australians




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Suspected Health Attacks on American and Canadian Diplomats in Cuba

Brain abnormalities have been identified in American diplomats who have worked in Cuba. The diplomats are speculated to be victims of mysterious, invisible attacks in Cuba.




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Nurses Pivotal to Indian Health Care System: Pranab Mukherjee

Nursing has evolved into a modern medical profession and nurses have become an indispensable part of the country's health care system, says President Pranab Mukherjee.




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Education of Advance Health Care Directives Required by Nurses

The knowledge gaps related to advance health care directives (AHCDs) can be overcome with an educational program for nurses. This will help to ensure




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Requirement of Health Professionals in India

The Government has not conducted any study/survey to ascertain the number of doctors and other medical and para-medical professionals required in the rural and urban areas of the country.




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Lot of Nurses Face Reproductive Health and Chronic Disease Risk

Not all jobs are created equal. Nurses have to endure a lot of sacrifices to be in that profession. It's worst for those who are on a floating schedule.




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Paternal Involvement may Improve Health of Mom, Child

Paternal involvement may have positive health impacts for a mother and her baby, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in the journal iPublic Health Reports/i.




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Mothers' Health may Suffer When her Child Face Discrimination

Mother's health was affected when her child experienced unfair treatment or discrimination, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published




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Text Messaging: An Effective Tool to Promote Access to Prenatal Health Information

Using text messaging could help improve access to prenatal health information among urban African American and immigrant Afro-Caribbean women, reports a new study.




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High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy May Up Risk of Mental Health Problems in Children

Having high blood pressure during pregnancy may increase the risk of mental health problems in children, reports a new study. Hypertensive pregnancy




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Tobacco-style Health Warning on Salt Shakers can Help Reduce Your Salt Intake

Eating too much salt can put you at a higher risk of a wide range of health problems, especially high blood pressure (hypertension). However, experts




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Protection Box Downs Risk of Infection Among Health Workers

New cost-effective Infection 'Protection Box' protects physicians and nurses during the COVID-19 patient intubations, reducing their risk of infection.




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Providing Surgery Training to Health Officers a Safe Alternative

Sierra Leone, a small West African country has the highest maternal mortality ratios in the world, with 1360 maternal deaths for every 100,000 live births.




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New Source of Infections in Health Facilities Discovered

Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infections were found to originate outside the hospital setting more often than thought, according to a study published




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First Glimpse on the Health Conditions of Adults After 1 Month into COVID-19 Lockdown

Staying at home could be the best way to cut down the spread of COVID-19. However, here is a first study on the health conditions of adults after one month of COVID-19 lockdown.




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COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan to Address Unique Challenges for Rural Hospitals and Health Care Systems

Rural hospitals face unique challenges in the fight against COVID-19. However, timely diagnosis and treatment can save millions of lives from deadly coronavirus.




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Public Health Strategies Can Use Low/no Calorie Sweeteners

Low/no-calorie sweeteners can make a massive impact on public health strategies and may curb diabetes and increase health awareness. all of them have




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Metabolic Health and Weight Management Reduce Diabetes Risk

Being metabolically unhealthy raises diabetes risk as increased fat distribution contributes to insulin resistance, even in women of normal weight, according




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Blood Glucose Levels and Liver Metabolic Health In Type 2 Diabetes Improve By Revita

Minimally invasive, endoscopic procedure called Revita (Regd) duodenal mucosal resurfacing (DMR) had significantly improved blood glucose (sugar) levels, liver




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Telemedicine can Reduce Mental Health Burden of COVID-19

Telemedicine can reduce unnecessary hospital trips and help patients to stay in touch with their physicians while social distancing during COVID-19 pandemic.




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Early Introduction to Solid Foods Show Gut Bacteria Changes That may Predict Future Health Risks

Early introduction of solid foods to infants showed gut microbiome shifts, reports a new study. Gut microbiome changes are key factors in the development of common metabolic and immune conditions.




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Decreasing the Risk to Children's Health in Flood-prone Areas of India: Study

New study finds a positive association between childhood undernutrition and exposure to excessive monsoon precipitation in India. The findings of the




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Achieving Universal Health Coverage Should Top Your Agenda, Say G20 Leaders

In Japan G20 leaders should focus on fulfilling their obligations to improve and expand their nations' health care systems. In a commentary published




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Health Insurance Costs Among Middle-aged Adults

Nearly half of adults in their 50s and early 60s weren't sure they'll be able to afford health insurance after their retirement, and two-thirds worried