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Study finds rheumatoid arthritis begins years prior to noticeable symptoms

New Delhi, Sep 25: Scientists have discovered that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) silently starts years earlier, long before symptoms appear, an advance that may pave the way for earlier treatment and prevention.RA is a debilitating autoimmune disease that causes painful joint inflammation and...
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Study finds cardiovascular diseases caused 1 in 3 deaths worldwide in 2023

New Delhi, Sep 25: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) remain the leading cause of disease burden, causing one in three deaths worldwide in 2023, according to a study on Wednesday.The study showed that the number of cardiovascular disease deaths worldwide has risen sharply, climbing to 19.2 million...
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WHO rejects Trump’s claim linking autism to paracetamol use in pregnancy

Geneva, Sep 24: The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday refuted claims made by US President Donald Trump on the link between autism and the use of paracetamol during pregnancy.Speaking at a White House event on Monday, Trump called on mothers-to-be to “tough it out” rather than take...
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Bacteria in oral cavity may increase risk of Parkinson’s, finds study

New Delhi, Sep 24: Oral bacteria, once colonised in the gut, can affect neurons in the brain and potentially trigger Parkinson's disease, according to a study.Researchers from the Pohang University of Science and Technology in South Korea identified the mechanism by which metabolites produced...
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No solid scientific proof connecting paracetamol to autism, say experts

New Delhi, Sep 23: There is no strong scientific evidence to prove that paracetamol is linked to autism, said health experts on Tuesday, after US President Donald Trump linked the painkiller to the neurodevelopmental condition.Autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder, is a condition...
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Over 76 lakh women and children take part in Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar...

New Delhi, Sep 23: More than 76 lakh women and children have participated in the Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan, the government has said.The “Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar” Abhiyaan, launched on September 17, continues to witness overwhelming participation across India with lakhs of women,...
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Vietnam’s Hanoi reports rising dengue infections, authorities on high alert

Hanoi, Sep 23: Vietnam's capital Hanoi has reported a sharp rise in dengue fever cases, with 258 new infections recorded from September 12 to 19, up from 190 cases in the previous week, local media reported.According to the Hanoi Centre for Disease Control, the city has identified 19 new...
10th Ayurveda Day to emphasize India’s focus on holistic healthcare and well-being
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10th Ayurveda Day to emphasize India’s focus on holistic healthcare and...

New Delhi, Sep 22: The 10th Ayurveda day will showcase India’s commitment to holistic healthcare and reaffirm its role in global health, said the Ministry of Ayush on Monday.The 10th Ayurveda Day will be celebrated on September 23 nationwide.At a press event in Goa, the Ministry highlighted...
Over 8,000 Ayurvedic camps, health workshops to be organised across Gujarat
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Over 8,000 Ayurvedic camps, health workshops to be organised across Gujarat

Ahmedabad, Sep 22: The Gujarat government has announced that more than 8,000 Ayurvedic health camps and medical workshops will be organised across the state in the coming year, focusing on women's and children's health, geriatric care, and lifestyle-related diseases.The initiative is being...
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Study: Severe morning sickness in pregnancy could raise mental health risks by...

New Delhi, Sep 20: 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 stress disorder, according to a study.Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG)...
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Sugary beverages may worsen colorectal cancer, reveals new research study

New Delhi, Sep 20: US researchers have found that the glucose-fructose mix found in sugary drinks directly fuels the spread in cases of advanced colorectal cancer.To meet nutritional needs, many patients with cancer are encouraged to have nutritional supplement drinks and concentrated juices...
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New research reveals how malaria parasite causes severe brain damage in patients

New Delhi, Sep 19: Researchers have identified how the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum affects the brain, an advance that may help develop potential therapeutics that could help prevent or even reverse the damage.Cerebral malaria kills one out of five children who suffer from it and...
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