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World-first chlamydia vaccine for koalas approved by authorities in Australia

Sydney, Sep 10: Australia has approved the world's first vaccine to protect endangered koalas from chlamydia, a disease that has devastated wild populations of the iconic marsupial.Developed over more than 10 years by Australia's University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC), the vaccine's approval...
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On Suicide Prevention Day, Nadda urges open talk on mental health to reduce...

New Delhi, Sep 10: Union Health Minister JP Nadda, on the occasion of World Suicide Prevention Day on Wednesday, urged citizens to speak more openly about mental health and to reduce stigma surrounding it.World Suicide Prevention Day is observed every year on September 10 to chart actions to...
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Report: Nearly 50% Indians plan for healthy ageing; 71% use tech to stay active

New Delhi, Sep 9: Nearly 50 per cent of Indians are planning for healthy ageing, while 71 per cent are using technology to stay active longer, according to a report on Tuesday.The report by Boston Consulting Group states that, even though the global population is getting older, only 12 per...
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Large number of young adults unaware of their diabetic condition: The Lancet

New Delhi, Sep 9: A majority of young adults with diabetes are unaware that they have the disease, posing a significant health risk, according to a study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology.Researchers from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the...
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Brain-eating amoebic infection claims life of 56-year-old Kerala woman; toll at...

Kozhikode (Kerala), Sept 8: A 56-year-old woman from Malappuram district, here, has succumbed to primary amoebic meningoencephalitis -- a rare and often-fatal brain infection --, health authorities confirmed on Monday.Her death has pushed the toll from the deadly brain-eating amoebic infection...
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Delhi doctors highlight surge in throat infections, flu and dengue cases

New Delhi, Sep 8: The incessant rains have triggered a wave of throat infections, flu, and dengue in the national capital, said health experts on Monday.According to experts, high humidity, fluctuating temperatures, combined with waterlogging in many areas, are contributing to these...
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First human trial finds antibody drug shows promise in treating lung cancer

New Delhi, Sep 8: A team of researchers in China has led a first-in-human trial of an antibody drug that may provide better treatment for people with relapsed small-cell lung cancer (SCLC).SCLC is a fast-growing, highly malignant lung cancer. According to the International Agency for Research...
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Physiotherapy promoted as key part of healthy ageing efforts: JP Nadda

New Delhi, Sep 8: While physiotherapy ensures better quality of life for individuals of all ages, Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Monday urged the need to promote the physical therapy regimen as an integral part of healthy ageing initiatives.World Physiotherapy Day is observed every year on...
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Cipla rolls out nation’s first non-antibiotic medication for recurrent UTI cases

New Delhi, Sep 5: Cipla on Friday announced the launch of Methenamine Hippurate, a non-antibiotic treatment for patients suffering from recurrent Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs), under the brand name HUENA.UTIs are the second-most common reason for antibiotic use in India, with infection cases...
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Uganda’s mpox tally rises to 8,001 while infections show downward trend

Kampala, Sep 5: The cumulative number of confirmed mpox cases in Uganda has hit 8,001, with 50 deaths reported as the East African country registers a decline in new infections, the Ministry of Health said.A total of 15 new infections and two deaths were recorded in the past 24 hours, the...
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DPIIT partners with Pfizer to boost lab-to-market pathway for healthcare...

New Delhi, Sep 4: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with US-based pharma giant Pfizer to strengthen India’s healthcare and accelerate the lab-to-market journey of healthcare innovations, the Ministry of Commerce and...
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Advisory issued by TN Health Dept as viral fever cases surge statewide

Chennai, Sep 3: With viral fever cases steadily rising across Tamil Nadu in recent weeks, the State Health Department has issued a fresh public advisory urging citizens to adopt precautionary measures, including the use of masks in crowded areas.Officials have emphasised that while the...
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