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IndiaKolkata rape-murder case: West Bengal Health Department submits report in SC
The West Bengal government informed the Supreme Court that 23 people have died due to a doctors' strike following the rape and murder of a postgraduate medic at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College. The apex court is reviewing reports from the state and CBI. The incident has led to nationwide protests.
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Mobile phones are not causing brain cancer, a WHO study confirms
Mobile phones emit radio waves, a form of non-ionising radiation, which has raised concerns over th…
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Mobile phones are not linked to brain cancer, as per a major review of 28 years of research
The new review forms part of a series of systematic reviews commissioned by the World Health Organi…
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Dengue fine? Here's what you must do to avoid government penalty as Karnataka declares dengue an epidemic
Karnataka has declared dengue a state-wide epidemic, enforcing stringent regulations to eliminate m…
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Pedestrians, cyclists, two-wheeler riders constitute 66% of road fatalities in Southeast Asia, says a WHO report
Occupants of four-wheeled vehicles make up 25% of the deaths and pedestrians account for 21 %. Cycl…
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Fats in blood, with inflammation, could better predict heart disease risk in women, study finds
For the study, the researchers analysed blood samples and medical information from 27,939 healthcar…
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10 reasons Indians are unable to meet their iron, calcium and folate requirements
A recent Lancet study said that Indians, both men and women, are partaking inadequate amounts of mi…
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Abhinav Bindra says training Indian athletes on mental health issues a 'work in progress'
Bindra said mental health directly influences overall well-being of an athlete and sports administr…
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Indoor air pollution poses greater health risk than outdoor: Experts
Studies done in Delhi have shown that women's average exposure to high levels of black carbon (wome…
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A Bengaluru auditor earned Rs 9 lakh just for sleeping, and here’s how you can too!
Wakefit is back with its Sleep Internship and the prize money is dreamy.
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Is fasting good for you? A new study reveals some hidden risks and benefits of the practice
The effects of fasting on our bodies are not all black or white.
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What is the Y chromosome and what does its shrinkage mean for humans?
The Y chromosome, critical for male traits, has been shrinking over millions of years, raising ques…
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Tanmay Bhat actually made weight loss sound doable — here’s how!
If you're looking for non-preachy and actually helpful advice on how to get fit, you've landed in t…
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GST Council meet: TMC's O'Brien urges Sitharaman to withdraw 18 pc GST on insurance premiums
O'Brien also expressed fear that levying a high GST rate on health and life insurance might lead to…
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Rising claims pose challenge for health insurance sector in India, says Jefferies
The health insurance sector may face challenges in the coming months due to rising claims and incre…
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The breakfast a top nutrition scientist eats for gut health — plus the common foods he avoids
Tim Spector used to have orange juice and granola for breakfast. Now, he eats a more gut-healthy co…
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The FSSAI just ordered Indian dairy companies to remove misleading A1 and A2 labels — here’s what that means for your milk shopping experience
FSSAI directs dairy companies to stop using A1 and A2 milk labels to avoid misleading consumers.
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156 ‘combination medicines’ containing Cetirizine, Paracetamol and other common drugs banned by Centre
Worryingly, many of which are used to treat common ailments such as fever, colds, allergies, and pa…
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Jharkhand Health Minister Banna Gupta says govt to bring medical protection bill soon
Doctors across the country, including those in Jharkhand, have also been protesting against the all…
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GST slab changes unlikely soon; request for GST rate cut on insurance proposed by few states
Proposals have come for reducing rates for insurance, hospitality and beverages, and the online gam…
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Being managed out at work is a type of bullying. This is what to do about it, according to a lawyer.
Stefanie Costi went viral with her story of workplace bullying, and it changed the trajectory of ca…
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9 reasons sourdough bread is a healthy choice
9 reasons sourdough bread is a healthy choice
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Kolkata rape and murder case: Health Ministry writes to heads of Central Govt hospitals to enhance security
Following the rape and murder incident of a trainee doctor in RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, …