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FAIFA seeks rollback of steep tax hike on tobacco products
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FAIFA seeks rollback of steep tax hike on tobacco products

New Delhi, Jan 2: The Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA) on Friday urged the government to roll back the notified excise rates on tobacco products and revise them to revenue-neutral rates, to disincentivise smuggling, and support domestic agriculture.A stable taxation...
Chennai to open free women’s cancer screening centre by February
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Chennai to open free women’s cancer screening centre by February

Chennai, Jan 1: Chennai is set to get a dedicated public women's cancer screening centre at Thousand Lights by February.The facility, being established at a cost of Rs 1.23 crore, will offer free screening services for breast, cervical and ovarian cancers - affecting women in Tamil Nadu the...
Indore water crisis: Govt to reveal toll only after detailed review
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Indore water crisis: Govt to reveal toll only after detailed review

Indore, Dec 31: A major public health crisis has gripped Indore, India's repeatedly awarded cleanest city, with reports of deaths and widespread illness linked to contaminated municipal water in the Bhagirathpura locality.While locals and Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava claim up to seven deaths, MP...
Study flags high superbug load in Delhi as public health risk
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Study flags high superbug load in Delhi as public health risk

New Delhi, Dec 31: High levels of antibiotic-resistant superbugs in both indoor and outdoor environments in Delhi are posing public health risks, according to a study.Airborne microbial contamination, especially involving antibiotic-resistant bacteria and antibiotic resistance genes, poses a...
Study finds oral bacterium may worsen disability in multiple sclerosis patients
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Study finds oral bacterium may worsen disability in multiple sclerosis patients

New Delhi, Dec 31: Abundance of severe gum disease -- periodontitis -- may worsen disability for people with multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic autoimmune disease of the central nervous system.Previous studies have shown that periodontitis may contribute to central nervous system disorders...
Researchers use resistance mutations to fight cancer tumours
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Researchers use resistance mutations to fight cancer tumours

New Delhi, Dec 30: An international team of researchers has discovered a new method to fight cancers that no longer respond to treatment.The team led by Israel's Weizmann Institute of Science used mutations that make tumours drug-resistant, Xinhua news agency reported.One of the biggest...
Verify safety of weight-loss medicines before New Year, says UK agency
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Verify safety of weight-loss medicines before New Year, says UK agency

New Delhi, Dec 30: New Year is the time for many people to pledge reforms in habits and lifestyle, something resorting to drastic measures, but UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has urged the people to make sure any weight-loss medicines they use are safe,...
Can ChatGPT help reduce stigma around mental health?
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Can ChatGPT help reduce stigma around mental health?

New Delhi, Dec 29: Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not replace professional care, chatbots like ChatGPT may help reduce mental health stigma, particularly for people hesitant to seek traditional face-to-face support, according to a study.The team from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Australia...
Experts hail PM Modi’s warning on rising antibiotic misuse
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Experts hail PM Modi’s warning on rising antibiotic misuse

New Delhi, Dec 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s message against the misuse of antibiotics is timely and draws attention to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) -- a very important health concern, said health experts on Monday.PM Modi, in his last 'Mann Ki Baat' of the year on Sunday, warned people...
How to Build Discipline for the Gym When Motivation Dies?
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How to Build Discipline for the Gym When Motivation Dies?

During the initial gym days, motivation usually soars, but for many, it starts to fade by the end of the 2nd week. If you’re already finding yourself negotiating to start fresh in the New Year, we hate to break it to you, but your motivation is moody. That’s the thing about motivation, it’s...
Eggs safe to eat; cancer risk claims misleading and unscientific: FSSAI
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Eggs safe to eat; cancer risk claims misleading and unscientific: FSSAI

New Delhi, Dec 20: Amid the ongoing concerns of carcinogenic substances being found in eggs, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Saturday categorically stated that eggs available in the country are safe for human consumption.Refuting the contamination claims as...
ICMR study identifies key breast cancer risk factors among Indian women
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ICMR study identifies key breast cancer risk factors among Indian women

New Delhi, Dec 20: A new study conducted by scientists at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has decoded the specific risk factors for breast cancer among women in India.Breast Cancer is among the top three cancers amongst women in India. The incidence of breast cancers in the...
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