Healthcare
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Centre approves National Health Policy, offers universal healthcare, free drugs and diagnosis
India | Mar 16, 2017, 12:52 PM ISTThe Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the National Health Policy which proposes a concrete framework to provide "assured health services to all" in the country.
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Good News: Kerala no less than United States in saving newborns, says NHFS
Lifestyle | Feb 21, 2023, 01:35 PM ISTKerala has been famous as the most literate state in India. But the godly state has defeated all other states of India in saving the newborn children. This means, the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) in Kerala has been brought down to 6
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Good News! Delhi residents can now get free diagnostic tests in 21 private hospitals
Lifestyle | Mar 02, 2017, 05:12 PM ISTThere is a sigh of relief for the residents of national capital of India. All the residents of Delhi can now get free diagnostic tests in as many as 21 private institutions if they are referred to by the Government run hospitals.
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Consuming prebiotics can reduce stress, improve sleep
Lifestyle | Feb 26, 2017, 10:38 AM ISTIf you are one of those who are looking for sleep improvement, then it is advisable to consume prebiotics. These dietary fibers found naturally in foods like chicory, artichokes, raw garlic, leeks and onions --
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Back pain increases risk of early death
Lifestyle | Feb 24, 2017, 07:05 PM ISTBe careful, as avoiding back pain symptoms might turn riskier for you. As per the latest report, back pain -- approximately affecting 700 million people worldwide -- is the leading cause of disability globally and
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Chewing gum may adversely affect digestive system
Lifestyle | Feb 20, 2017, 02:24 PM ISTChronic exposure to a common food additive found in everything from chewing gum to bread can decrease the ability of small intestine cells to absorb nutrients and act as a barrier to pathogens, warns a
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5 tips to enjoy Holi with care
Lifestyle | Feb 20, 2017, 12:53 PM ISTAcross India, the festival of Holi is the marked with a lot of fun and excitement. While the festival brings colours and joy to your life, skin and hair bear the brunt of it. That, however, should not deter one from celebrating the festival in full f
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Here’s why you should eat grapes daily
Lifestyle | Feb 05, 2017, 10:24 AM ISTDo you love grapes? Then, there is good news for you! A recent pilot study has revealed that eating grapes daily helps to protect the brain against early decline associated with Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease
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Want to live long? Drink coffee daily
Lifestyle | Jan 18, 2017, 11:58 AM ISTAre you a coffee lover? Then, you are surely in for a treat. A recent study claims that drinking coffee daily helps you live longer than those who don’t. Researchers at the Stanford University School
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This winter, fix your beauty woes with these homemade tips
Lifestyle | Dec 31, 2016, 01:18 PM ISTIn winter season skin tends to get dull and the worst is when one notices dry patches, dullness and flakiness, sensitivity.
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Brisk walk can improve artery health of diabetes patients: Study
Lifestyle | Nov 12, 2016, 12:48 PM ISTThe artery health of people with Type-2 diabetes can be improved by regular brisk walking or cycling, a new study said, adding that the aerobic exercise is advantageous in treating the disease. Compromised arterial health
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Take time for meditation, it can keep your emotional brain in check, claims study
Lifestyle | Oct 04, 2016, 12:20 PM ISTIf you are keen on keeping a check on your emotions in situations that most demand it, you need to include meditation in your daily routine, suggests a new study. Mindfulness, a
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Teens less likely to purchase beverages that contain health warning labels: Study
Lifestyle | Sep 09, 2016, 12:18 PM ISTTeenagers are less likely to buy soft drinks and other sugary drinks that include health warning labels, according to a new study. In the study, researchers used an online survey to gauge the beverage selections
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Health tips: These 5 organics things will make you HEALTHY, WEALTHY and WISE
Lifestyle | Jul 15, 2016, 04:58 PM ISTNew Delhi: Eating healthy is nothing but a matter of practice so It is really vital to have chemical-free natural, organic products in kitchen shelves that will help in staying healthy, says experts. Aditi Gokhale
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Staying fit and healthy gets cheaper in Jammu and Kashmir
May 30, 2016, 07:11 PM ISTSrinagar: Healthcare is set to get cheaper in Jammu and Kashmir. The state government today proposed tax exemption not only for hospitals but extended it to health clubs, gymnasiums, fitness, wellness and slimming centres also.
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Indian-American physician charged with healthcare fraud in US
World | May 24, 2016, 12:48 PM ISTNew York:A 53-year-old Indian-American physician has been indicted by prosecutors on charges of healthcare fraud Pennsylvania. Samirkumar Shah, resident of Armstrong county, could be jailed for maximum 10 years and fined 250,000 dollar if found
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Can smartphone apps diagnose illnesses? No, say experts
Lifestyle | Apr 13, 2016, 02:26 PM ISTNew Delhi: With a barrage of smartphone health apps being launched globally -- claiming to go beyond fitness or calorie checkers and spot mental illnesses or respiratory diseases -- health experts stress that such digital
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Online start-ups helping foreign patients with cost-effective medical care in India
Mar 10, 2016, 06:42 PM ISTNew Delhi: The surge in foreign patients seeking Indian health facilities for specialised and cost-effective medical care has resulted in the mushrooming of online start-ups that help foreign nationals find the best treatment in the
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Sensex rises 267 points to 1-week high led by IT, healthcare stocks
Feb 18, 2016, 05:43 PM ISTMumbai: Equities jumped for a second day as the market benchmark Sensex climbed by 267.35 points to a one-week high of 23,649.22 on across-the-board buying led by IT and healthcare stocks, in line with a
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PM Modi stresses on holistic, preventive healthcare
National | Sep 11, 2015, 03:04 PM ISTChandigarh: Emphasising the need for holistic and preventive healthcare, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that time has come to think about wellness rather than illness."The time has passed for (only) addressing (the issue of)