Rising malaria cases among migrant plantation workers spark concern in Kerala’s Idukki
According to officials, nearly 280 cases have been reported in the district this year; they flag a high risk of local transmission
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Experts call for timely screening, vaccination against hepatitis infections
Experts called for greater awareness, timely screening, and vaccination in preventing hepatitis infections during a webinar organised as part of The Hindu Wellness Series. The webinar, ‘Hepatitis: Let’s Break It…
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No active COVID clusters in A.P., cases only sporadic, says govt.
Epidemiological tracking shows low transmission rates, with cases occurring sporadically in isolated pockets rather than through localised or rapid community outbreaks, according to Health Department
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HIV testing and counselling for students in all engineering and degree colleges in Karnataka
On the request of Karnataka State AIDS Prevention Society (KSAPS), Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) and Collegiate Education Department have taken steps to conduct Integrated Health Camp (IHC) for HIV testing…
Read article →Thai FDA approves new treatment for gonorrhoea
Dr. Reddy’s with support from the GARDP Foundation had led the regulatory submissions, while subsidiary Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services played an important role in supporting the product’s development
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ICMR-NIN calls for new framework to regulate processed foods
With obesity among Indian adults on the rise and household expenditure on processed foods increasing significantly over the past decade, scientists from the ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN) have called…
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Johnson & Johnson announces $5.5 billion settlement of talc lawsuits
J&J said the settlement will resolve about 69,000 cases consolidated in federal court and related cases in state court, totalling 99.75% of the remaining talc claims.
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Kerala’s Kasaragod reports fresh amoebic brain infection case; 18-year-old in critical condition
According to preliminary information, the teen had bathed, along with his friends, in a pond located along the Kanhangad-Panathur State highway about a week ago. He developed health complications soon afterwards, and subsequent tests confirmed the infection
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AI, nature care and climate concerns
On AI toys for children, nature prescriptions, what our gut microbiome says about our diets, the new dengue vaccine, and more
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Why are women in Bihar reaching menopause in their thirties?
Early evidence points towards the poor quality of reproductive surgical care provided to women from socio-economically disadvantaged groups, in addition to surgical options such as hysterectomies being incentivised under State insurance schemes over more conservative treatment options
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