Obesity, a prominent health concern, demands heightened awareness

According to GlobalData's Pharmaceutical Intelligence Centre, the incident cases of obesity in India are expected to increase from 27,295 in 2021 to 34,273 in 2031, ranking it as the highest among the five major markets (Australia, China, India, Japan, and South Korea) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

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AI-assistants, chatbots lack safeguards from creating health disinformation: Study

The team of researchers submitted prompts to each AI assistant on two health disinformation topics: that sunscreen causes skin cancer and that the alkaline diet is a cure for cancer. Prompts are phrases or instructions given to an AI assistant or chatbot in natural language to trigger a response.

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Embrace eco-friendly measures for healthier environment and safer festivities: Experts

Nandan Mall, founder, Hulladek Recycling, along with medical professionals including Dr. M S Purkait, medical superintendent at Techno India Dama Hospital, and Dr. Soham Basak, consultant at Disha Eye Hospitals, have come together to offer valuable insights and recommendations for a more environmentally sustainable and health-conscious celebration of colours.

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Lack of sleep increases risk of diabetes, respiratory disorder

Singh added, “A lot of people use mobile phones till late in the night. The habit of sleeping late and sleeping for three to four hours could take a toll on their health even it could cause respiratory illness. In sleep deprived population, sleep apnea is reported, which is a respiratory disorder."

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Study gives insight into role of specific protein in activating immune cells

The researchers discovered that STAP-1 plays a key role in the activation of T cells, which are white blood cells that help the body defend itself against infections and preserve overall health. T cells are capable of identifying foreign substances that elicit an immune response (antigens) and developing tailored responses to destroy pathogens like bacteria and viruses.

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Chronic kidney disease on rise due to negligence towards regular health check-ups, say experts

The experts were of the unanimous view that the rise in CKD cases among individuals with diabetes in India needs to be highlighted, and people should take them as seriously as heart diseases.

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Minister Mandaviya launches SIDBI scheme for Jan Aushadi Kendra operators

Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced a credit assistance scheme by SIDBI to strengthen and expand Jan Aushadi Kendra network. Loan without collateral has credit guarantee from Credit Guarantee Fund Trust For Micro And Small Enterprises. PMBJKs sell 1,965 generic drugs and 293 surgical items, leading to significant savings.

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