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The data do not suggest the effects of past training can substitute for present training. But there is hope that the work you put into getting in shape isn’t completely lost over time.
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Frontline workers in DR Congo received the Ervebo vaccine on Friday as the country’s worst ever Ebola outbreak continues to spread. Ervebo is effective against the Zaire strain of Ebola. Authorities hope it will offer some protection against the Bundibugyo strain driving the current outbreak.
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Their research into pancreatic extracts and blood glucose regulation helped establish insulin as a treatment for diabetes
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Envisioned as a platform for senior citizens and those in their 50s, Young at Heart hopes to bring people together to rediscover life’s little pleasures — new friendships, new learning experiences, evenings out, and a little fun and frolic
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Kennedy has long argued that chemicals in vaccines are dangerous, though experts say there is no evidence of harm
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Funded through the Central Finance Commission and the National Health Mission, these initiatives are designed to strengthen public health infrastructure and expand access to quality medical services
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The episode explores optogenetics, experiments involving human brain tissue in mice, and barriers to healthcare access arising from social discrimination and poor infrastructure
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Tholur accounts for seven cases; all patients out of danger, says DMO; 39 dengue and four leptospirosis cases also reported in October
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The celebrations, in memory of the renowned physician’s extraordinary impact on medicine both in Chennai and beyond, will focus on restoring the art of listening to the patient, examining at the bedside, thinking before ordering a test, and finally, and dwelling on the fundamental question of what…
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Why so many people avoid the dentist and what modern, patient-centred care can do about it
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The findings assume relevance ahead of World Mental Health Day, observed on October 10, which draws attention to mental health and the need to address psychological well-being
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Poor handling practices have also been found to increase the risk of contamination by bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella, which can cause serious illnes
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“I am feeling very happy. It is a matter of pride for me and my community. It is a great achievement in my life,” says Ruth John Paul
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The proposed amendment seeks to extend the advertisement prohibition across the drug supply chain, strengthening oversight of the promotion of prescription medicines and reducing the risk of inappropriate self-medication
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State House staff have benefited from a medical camp aimed at promoting preventive healthcare, early diagnosis and access to essential health services. The camp, held on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Okello House in Nakas...
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The proposed committee is to be chaired by the director, head of the institution or medical superintendent, with representation from relevant specialties and patient safety domains; the Commission notes that the move places responsibility on medical institutions to establish an institutional…
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Whey isolate prices have jumped from ₹2,200 to ₹3,400 per kg before GST and add-ons, as surging global demand, limited domestic production and import dependence drive up costs.
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Adhventha Hospital Bengaluru offers an 18-month RGUHS-accredited Neuro and Vascular Interventional Radiology fellowship with two seats for MD/DNB radiology candidates.
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How family influence, culture, and access fuel skin-lightening use and colorism across generations
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The initiative is among the steps towards implementing Karnataka’s student mental health policy for higher education
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The researchers find discrepancies in chest X-ray regions highlighted by vision-language models and radiologists
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The primary benefits of attending a cardiac rehab programme are faster recovery from cardiac procedures, reduced risk of future complications, better weight management, better emotional health and health-related quality of life, and decreased mortality
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The RJD criticised Health Minister Nishant Kumar after a video showed a masked man stealing a gold chain from a deceased woman’s body at Siwan’s Model Sadar Hospital
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