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Blind women harness the power of touch to detect breast cancer in India

June 5, 2023

Through their heightened sense of touch, these women are able to detect breast lumps or changes that may indicate the presence of cancer Visually impaired...

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People live longer in more gender-equal countries, and women benefit the most

June 5, 2023

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Among the three dimensions included in the study, political, economic, and educational gender equality had the strongest association with longer life...

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As cases drop, India’s malaria deadline appears attainable

June 2, 2023

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India accounted for 79 percent of all malaria cases in Southeast Asia and over 83 percent of all malaria deaths in the region in 2021, according to World...

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Men and women experience depression differently

June 1, 2023

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The study’s findings represent a significant step towards a more comprehensive understanding of this complex mental health condition Depression tends to...

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Finally, a global strategy to combat Hospital-Associated Infections

May 31, 2023

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The strategy stipulates that by 2030, everyone accessing or providing healthcare is safe from associated infections The World Health Assembly agreed on Monday...

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Skin Donation Banks in India: All you need to know

May 30, 2023

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Skin is the body’s primary protective barrier, and once it suffers burns, immediate coverage with skin substitutes becomes crucial to prevent...

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Tuberculosis emerges as key global health priority at World Health Assembly

May 26, 2023

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Prior to the global health crisis triggered by COVID-19, tuberculosis ranked as the deadliest infectious disease worldwide The Seventy-sixth World Health...

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A stress hormone found in hair may predict future heart disease: study

May 25, 2023

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Scientists provide intriguing insights into the potential of hair samples to predict future heart issues and highlight the importance of further research to...

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A village in Kerala shows long term solution to sanitary waste disposal

May 22, 2023

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In 2019, the village council distributed 5500 cloth pads and 500 menstrual cups, for a subsidised rate with the help of a non-governmental organisation...

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Neglected diseases, NCDs pose global health risks post-COVID: WHO

May 19, 2023

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Between 2020-2021, the COVID pandemic resulted in a colossal 336.8 million years of life lost globally, which equates to an average of 22 years of life lost...