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Health online: All you need to know about: eye floaters
While in most cases, eye floaters a benign condition, a sudden increase in eye floaters could indicate something serious, and…
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Dr. C. Kumarbabu: Psychiatrist and mentor, a heartfelt tribute from students
C. Kumarbabu was more than a psychiatrist: he was a philosopher in practice, a teacher by instinct, and a seeker…
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Heatwave plays havoc, exposes Telangana’s fragile health and social systems
A woman shields herself and her son from the harsh afternoon sun, while walking on the Raj Bhavan Road in…
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Disease surveillance stepped up after Kerala Health department confirms cholera death in Thiruvananthapuram
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Smoking is a major risk factor for rheumatoid arthritis
Emphasising that delayed diagnosis of arthritis can lead to permanent joint damage and deformities in individuals, senior rheumatologists on Sunday…
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Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam scheme hits the mark by improving hypertension, diabetes control in T.N.
Task-sharing through initiatives like MTM has contributed to better access and early management of hypertension and diabetes in Tamil Nadu,…
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How did WHO nations strike a pandemic deal? | Explained
The story so far: After more than three years of intense negotiations involving over 190 countries, the World Health Organization…
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As India’s kidney transplant gap widens, experts call for donor pool expansion
Every week, Imran Ali* travels over 30 kilometres to a dialysis centre, a routine that has kept him alive for…
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Measles: Incidence on the decline in Karnataka, but pockets in BBMP and Ballari record higher number of cases
A file image of vial of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine | Photo Credit: Reuters Although the incidence…
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