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Sub Division Hospital Tapa Bags Kayakalp Award For The Third Time
Sub division Hospital Tapa has bagged first place in district in Kayakalp Award for the third time under Swachh Bharat Muhim. With secured 82.5 marks the hospital has secured 9th place in state.Also the Primary Health Center Tallewal has…
Sniffer dogs show 88% accuracy in detecting Covid: UK study
Sniffer dogs can help prevent the spread of Coronavirus by detecting SARS-CoV2, the virus behind Covid-19, according to a study, which found that the canines can be 88 per cent accurate in sniffing the virus, the media reported.The study,…
Zydus launches Ujvira, breakthrough in breast cancer treatment
Zydus Cadila launched Trastuzumab Emtansine, the first Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) biosimilar and a highly effective drug for treating both Early and Advanced HER2 positive Breast Cancer, under the brand name 'Ujvira'.HER2 positive Breast…
Is there a link between nutrition and skin ageing?
There is a whole gamut of skincare products available right now online and in stores that might give our skin the glow, shine, anti-ageing, smoothness that we all crave. But, what happens when we stop using these products? Many of us have…
Pfizer, AstraZeneca jabs effective against ‘India variant’: Study
Two doses of either Pfizer and AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine are highly effective against the B16172 variant, first identified in India, a new study has found.The vaccines were also found to give a similar level of protection against…
What’s the connection between gut health and enamel?
We have probably heard a thing or two about the gut microbiome and how it can have an impact on our weight, mood, and everything in between. With a lot of studies and researches confirming the connection of your gut with the heart, brain,…
Hypertension, tobacco top most causes of premature mortality
Hypertension and tobacco are the top most causes of premature mortality and people consuming tobacco in any form are at high risk of many diseases, as nicotine is solely responsible for constricted arteries, heart failure, inflammation,…
From weight loss to strong bones, health benefits of millets
When you ask people about the most common food in India, they usually respond with wheat, rice and pulses. Food grains are ingrained in our culture, but there are better alternatives. Did you know, humans require more than 20 mineral…
50% don’t seek mental health help despite needing it: Survey
According to the World Health Organisation, depression is one of the leading causes of disability. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 15 to 29-year-old age group. People with severe mental health conditions die prematurely…
A steep rise in digestive issues post-Covid, find doctors
As the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic rages throughout the country, there is a surge in associated digestive issues like gaseousness, bloating, and acidity, say doctors. The number of patients with these complaints are increasing at an…