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Elective C-Sec Risky Or Safe? As Indians In US Rush For Early Delivery, See What Doctors Say

After US President Donald Trump set a cat among the pigeons by announcing on January 20 that he plans to terminate the existing law of birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment from February 20 onwards. As per that proclamation, babies born February 20 onwards to those who aren’t permanent residents won’t be automatically entitled to […]

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Rahul Gandhi Writes To Nadda, Atishi Over AIIMS Patients’ Plight, Calls For Urgent Reforms

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has written to Union Health Minister J P Nadda and Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, highlighting the dire conditions of patients and their families outside the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi. Rahul has urged both the Union and Delhi governments to take immediate steps to resolve what he termed

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Opinion: Cure for Arthritis? Advances In Stem Cell And Gene Therapies

By Dr Venkatesh Movva Arthritis is a common condition that leads to joint pain, stiffness, and swelling. While traditional treatments such as medication, injections, and surgeries have been widely used, they often only provide temporary relief and don’t address the root causes of the disease. These methods can leave patients dealing with chronic pain and

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HMPV: If One Child Gets Infected, How To Protect Their Siblings? Doctor Shares Tips

HMPV: In India, several of the human metapneumovirus (hMPV) cases detected so far have involved children. The virus primarily affects young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. A 9-month-old child and a 59-year-old man in Gujarat tested positive for hMPV on Saturday, as did a 10-month-old child in Assam and a 3-year-old

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Opinion: Essential Vaccines Every Adult Must Know About To Stay Healthy And Strong

Dr Suchismitha Rajamanya As a child, most of us received a number of vaccines in order to prevent serious diseases. But did you know that vaccines aren’t just for kids? For adults, they play a significant role in enhancing general health and overall well-being, building a protective shield and acting as boosters for our immune

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Time To Ditch That Drink? US Surgeon General Issues Advisory On Alcohol-Cancer Link

US Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy has issued an advisory to his fellow Americans, warning them that alcohol consumption can increase their cancer risk. Dr Murthy has even called for an updated warning label on alcoholic beverages, pretty much the way cigarette cartons now mandatorily carry. What Is A Surgeon General’s Warning/Advisory? A surgeon general’s

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H5N1 Kills 3 Tigers, 1 Leopard at Nagpur Rescue Centre. Bird Flu Red Alert In Maharashtra Zoos

Bird Flu: The wildlife authorities in Maharashtra have issued a state-wide red alert as three tigers and a sub-adult leopard have died after contracting the highly pathogenic avian flu H5N1 virus at Gorewada Rescue Centre in Nagpur.  Bird flu, also known as avian influenza, is a highly contagious viral disease that primarily affects poultry and

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