Maintaining healthy weight could reduce risk of pregnancy complications, new study finds

It was important to better understand this, because being overweight occurs frequently in women of childbearing age and this work showed that having a healthy weight may improve health outcomes of mothers and children, according to study author Janine Felix, associate professor and epidemiologist, Department of Paediatrics, Erasmus MC, The Netherlands.

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2,083 cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1, its lineages detected in India: INSACOG

The World Health Organisation has classified JN.1 as a separate "variant of interest" given its rapidly-increasing spread, but said it poses a "low" global public health risk.

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Kerala govt rejects allegations of shortage of medicines in hospitals

​​​Health Minister Veena George, in response to a query by opposition UDF MLA and Kerala Congress (Jacob) leader, Anoop Jacob in the state Assembly, said that the state government has ensured the availability of medicines in all government hospitals through Kerala Medical Services Corporation Ltd (KMSCL). "We have ensured the stock of medicines in all hospitals.

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COVID-19 epidemic in Japan has been heating up for 9 consecutive weeks as new mutant strains spread

The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare of the Japanese government stated that the number of confirmed cases has increased for nine consecutive weeks, and some people believe that the 10th wave of the epidemic has occurred.

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IIM-R & Digital Health Academy launches diploma programs

The PGCPDH and DPDH are year-long programs involving online classes, interactive sessions, live discussions, and case studies. Participants will also have a three-day on-campus experience at IIM Raipur for hands-on learning and networking opportunities. The application process started on January 15, 2024, and the deadline for submissions is March 5, 2024

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India records 159 new COVID-19 infections, active case tally 1,623

India has registered a single-day rise of 159 new COVID-19 infections and the count of active cases of the disease stands at 1,623 in the country, the Union health ministry said on Saturday. One fatality due to the infection was reported in Kerala in a span of 24 hours, according to the data updated by the ministry at 8 am.

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Health Ministry to introduce new three-drug regimen for leprosy

"With the approval of the competent authority, the Ministry of Health has decided to introduce a three-drug regimen for Pauci-Bacillary (PB) cases in place of a two-drug regimen for six months, according to the latest globally accepted scientific research studies and evidence-based practices," the letter sent on January 17 read.

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AIIMS Bhubaneswar conducts successful trial of utilising drones in healthcare services

The drone completed the successful journey of 120 kms from AIIMS Bhubaneswar to Community Health Centre, Tangi in just 1.10 hours, carrying the essential blood supplies weighing around 2kg, without encountering any operational issues in the presence of AIIMS Bhubaneswar Director Ashutosh Biswas.

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Measles cases soar in Europe: WHO

Some 41 countries out of 53 the World Health Organization includes in its Europe region reported the infectious disease, WHO said. In 2022, 941 cases were registered.

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Medical education regulator asks States, UTs to do away with seat leaving bond in medical colleges

In a letter addressed to the Principal Secretary, Health and Medical Education of all states and UTs, president of the Under Graduate Medical Education Board of the NMC, Dr Aruna V Vanikar said the Commission has received grievances pertaining to the "alarming levels of stress, anxiety, and depression" faced by medical students specially PG students across various institutions.

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WHO chief worried about missing deadline for pandemic accord

"I must say I'm concerned that member states may not meet that commitment," said Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in an address to the global health agency's Executive Board.

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Cameroon launches malaria vaccination programme in global milestone

Around 40 years in the making, the World Health Organization (WHO)-approved RTS,S vaccine developed by British drugmaker GSK is meant to work alongside existing tools such as bed nets to combat malaria, which in Africa kills nearly half a million children under the age of five each year.

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Singapore fund to invest $750 million in health business

Over the next three years, the Singapore-based private equity firm Quadria Capital plans to spend $1.5 billion in the healthcare industry in south and southeast Asian nations. Fifty percent of this will be invested in India.

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KGH digitises lab services under Ayushman mission

Andhra Pradesh has created Ayushman Bharat health account (ABHA) numbers to over 4 crore people. This enables patients to interact with participating healthcare providers, allowing them to receive digital lab reports, prescriptions, and diagnoses.

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India reports 355 new COVID-19 infections, active case tally now 2,331

India has registered a single-day rise of 355 new COVID-19 infections and the number of active cases of the disease in the country now stands at 2,331, the Union health ministry said on Friday. Two deaths -- one each from Karnataka and Kerala -- were reported in 24 hours, according to data updated by the ministry at 8 am.

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WHO weighs up AI risks and benefits for healthcare

The WHO has been examining the likely dangers and benefits posed by AI large multi-modal models (LMMs), which are relatively new and are quickly being adopted in health.

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Genotyping can detect COVID variants more rapidly: Lancet study

The researchers said genotyping allowed COVID variant information to be more rapidly detected and communicated to frontline health protection professionals at the height of the pandemic.

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India logs 305 new COVID-19 cases

India saw a single day rise of 305 new cases of COVID-19, while the number of active cases of the infection has declined to 2,439, the health ministry said on Thursday. Three deaths -- one each from Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujarat -- have been reported in a span of last 24 hours, according to the ministry's data updated at 8 am.

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Insurance cover under Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme likely to be doubled

The Union health ministry is also planning to double the beneficiaries to 100 crore under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) to include Kisan Samman Nidhi recipients, construction workers, non-coal mine workers and ASHA workers in the next three years.

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Indian Army signs agreement to provide cancer treatment to ECHS beneficiaries

MSCI, a renowned Cancer Hospital, has entered into this partnership to facilitate Cashless and Capless Medical Treatment to beneficiaries under the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) across the State of Mizoram which includes ECHS beneficences of Assam Rifles at CGHS rates, read an official statement.

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What is Disease X? WHO panel to debate on deadly virus that could kill 20 times more than COVID-19

The cause of mysterious Disease X is currently unknown, yet it is considered a serious microbial threat. The World Health Organization added Disease X in 2017 to a short list of pathogens deemed a top priority for research, alongside known killers like Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Ebola.

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88 more samples +ve, JN.1 now dominant Cov strain in state

State health department sources said these cases have been isolated from about 135 samples sequenced so far since December-end at the Institute of Biomedical Genomics, Kalyani.

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Chinese health authorities say COVID-19 infections may rebound in January

According to the recent data from the multi-channel monitoring system, the positive rate of COVID-19 virus testing in sentinel hospitals remained below one per cent after the New Year's Day holiday, and the proportion of the JN.1 variant strain showed an upward trend, Wang Dayan, director of the China National Influenza Center, National Institute for Viral Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC) said.

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Govt says yet to take decision on roll-out of HPV vaccination against cervical cancer

The Union Health Ministry on Saturday said it is yet to take a decision on the roll-out of HPV vaccination against cervical cancer in the country. Dismissing media reports on the vaccination campaign, the ministry said it is closely monitoring cervical cancer cases in the country and is in regular touch with states and various health departments.

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India records 441 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours, no fresh deaths reported

As per the data released, India's active COVID-19 caseload stood at 3,238. According to the ministry of health and family welfare, no deaths were reported in a span of 24 hours keeping the country's death toll to 5,33,412.

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India needs a new national mental healthcare programme: NITI Ayog member VK Paul

“The way forward is to develop an overarching and holistic vision for inclusive and efficient service delivery, adopt an integrative approach by converging aspects of traditional medicine, and augment the mental healthcare workforce by optimizing post-graduate seats in psychiatry, psychiatric social work, and clinical psychology,” he said while addressing a national workshop on strengthening mental health services and care in India.

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Cape Verde becomes third African country to eliminate malaria

Cape Verde has become the third African nation to be declared malaria free, even as the disease continues to kill hundreds of thousands of people on the continent, the World Health Organization said Friday.

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We are progressively seeing younger patients suffering heart attacks, warn Health experts

"We are progressively seeing younger patients with heart attacks mostly due to enhanced mental stress, smoking, pollution, inflammation due to viral illnesses including post-COVID status. Appropriate attention to these factors is necessary to stay safe, especially for those with diabetes, hypertension, or a strong family history of heart disease," Dr Atul said.

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India could see drug shortages, price rise owing to new rule: Industry executives

A recent notification by the health ministry covers the revised Schedule M rules for good manufacturing practices and requirements of premises, plant and equipment for pharmaceutical products, with provisions for an annual product quality review as well as quality risk management and a pharmaceutical quality system.

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Union Budget 2024: Additional measures needed to create new healthcare economy in the country

Acknowledging the critical role of reforms in fortifying health systems, the government is expected to make pivotal announcements in the upcoming budget. The hospital sector, constituting 80 per cent of the total healthcare market, seeks a booster dose through some specific structural and fiscal reforms including a push to healthcare insurance, medical travel value, the establishment of a regulator, import duty rationalisation on medical equipment, and price rationalisation.

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India records 605 fresh COVID cases, four deaths in a day

India has recorded 605 new cases of COVID, while the number of active cases of the infection has declined to 3,643, the health ministry said on Wednesday. Four deaths -- two each from Karnataka and Kerala -- have been reported in a span of 24 hours, according to the ministry's data updated at 8 am.

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26 more test +ve for Covid subvariant JN.1

​​​More than 65 persons have recovered from Covid-19 since December 2023. The health department stepped up monitoring in December following the Centre's advisory on new subvariant.

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Lilly CEO says weight-loss drug Zepbound weekly prescriptions hit 25,000 in December

The CEO said he expects wide coverage for the drug from pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and that at least one major PBM will start recommending coverage of the drug for its clients this year. But he cautioned that employers choosing not to cover weight loss drugs for their health plans would be a constraint on demand.

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Active COVID cases in country recorded at 3,919

India has logged 475 new cases of COVID, while the number of active cases of the infection stood at 3,919, the health ministry said on Tuesday. Six deaths -- three from Karnataka, two from Chhattisgarh and one from Assam -- have been reported in a span of 24 hours, according to the ministry's data updated at 8 am.

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Can drinking water regularly from copper vessels impact the liver?

Drinking water from copper vessels, a tradition in many cultures, has potential health benefits but can have an impact on liver health. Copper, an essential trace element, plays a crucial role in the body but excessive intake can lead to health concerns. Copper vessels are thought to have antimicrobial properties, but prolonged exposure to high copper levels can cause copper toxicity and impact liver function. Copper toxicity occurs when the body accumulates excess copper, affecting the liver's ability to regulate it. Excessive copper intake may also interfere with other essential trace elements like zinc.

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Weather change triggers surge in COVID, flu cases, says Health Expert

Dr Nikhil Modi, a senior pulmonologist at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, pointed out that the declining temperature leads to increased moisture in the air, low wind speed, and a rise in pollution, contributing to various infections.

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774 fresh COVID cases in India

India has recorded a single-day rise of 774 COVID-19 cases while the number of active cases stands at 4,187, the Union health ministry said on Saturday. Two deaths -- one each from Tamil Nadu and Gujarat -- were reported in a span of 24 hours, according to the ministry's data updated at 8 am.

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India reports 761 new Covid-19 cases and 12 deaths in last 24 hours

The active case tally stands at 4,334, as per data on health ministry website on Friday morning. The official data reflected 12 Covid deaths in 24 hours.

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WHO sounds alarm on 30-fold surge in dengue

The World Health Organisation (WHO), in its recent report, highlighted a 30-fold increase in the dengue epidemic risk over the past two decades in India and other parts of the Southeast Asia.

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760 new COVID-19 infections in India, two deaths

A single-day rise of 760 new cases of COVID were recorded in the country as two more deaths have been reported in the country in the last 24 hours--one each in Kerala and Karnataka, according to data provided by the Union Health Ministry on Thursday.

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Record-breaking doctors' strike piles pressure on England's health service

"Morale across the health service is at an all-time low ... Many will be wondering if their chosen career is still worth pursuing the government has the chance to show those doctors they still have a future working in this country," the BMA said.

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Thousands of doctors in Britain walk off the job in their longest-ever strike

Thousands of British physicians began a six-day walkout on Wednesday over wages, which was expected to be the longest in the history of the publicly financed National Health Service. As a result, patients had their appointments cancelled.

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Dr Reddy's acquires MenoLabs' women health brands in US

Dr. Reddy’s acquired the entire MenoLabs supplements portfolio which includes seven branded products to treat perimenopause and menopause. The deal also includes the MenoLife health tracker app which supports the product line and provides community, education, and information to consumers regarding menopause.

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India records 602 fresh Covid cases, 5 deaths in 24 hours; 511 cases of JN.1 reported till Tuesday

A total of 511 cases of the JN.1 series variant have been reported from 11 states till January 2, 2024. Karnataka has reported 199 cases of the sub-variant. Kerala has reported 148 cases. 47 cases have been reported from Goa, 36 from Gujarat, 32 from Maharashtra," the health ministry stated on Wednesday.

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Health Minister Mandaviya stresses on pandemic preparedness, disease surveillance

Mandaviya laid the foundation stone of the NCDC regional branch in Assam and six state branches in Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Odisha, West Bengal and Mizoram, and BSL-3 labs in Himachal Pradesh and Jharkhand virtually from the National Centre for Disease Control here.

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ICMR portal down, no traceof many COVID positive cases

Earlier, the portal would give health workers a one-click access to information about new cases and their profile including age, gender, contact number and address. These details used to be keyed in at the time of RTPCR or RAT sample collection.

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