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Trump's Indian-Origin Pick To Head Health Agency Was Covid Lockdown Critic
Indian-origin physician Jay Bhattacharya is Donald Trump's choice to head the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the country's top public funder of medical research with a budget of around $47.3 billion.
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Jay Bhattacharya, Born In Kolkata, Emerges As Trump's Top Pick To Head US Health Agency
Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford University-trained physician and economist, has reportedly emerged as the presumptive favourite of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team for the post of next director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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Only 46.1% Districts Reported Educational Empowerment: IIM Ahmedabad Report
The study compared and analysed data for women aged between 15 to 49 from a total of 705 districts across the country.
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New Research Aims To Decode Genetic Roots Of Mental Illness
Neurodevelopmental and psychiatric diseases (NPD), such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism, and depression, have a negative impact on individuals, families, and society. Unfortunately, effective therapies are often lacking.
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Gujarat Reports First Death Due To Chandipura Virus As Girl Dies Of Infection
Of the eight fatalities in Gujarat due to suspected Chandipura virus so far, a four-year-old girl succumbed to the infection as confirmed by the National Institute of Virology (NIV), making it the first such fatality in the state, a health official s
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Weight Loss: 9 Ways Intermittent Fasting Can Affect Your Health Negatively
We hope to provide a detailed review of why intermittent fasting may not be the best nutritional option for everyone.
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WHO Recognises 3rd Indian Institute For Traditional Medicine Research
Established in 1956, the institute has been a pioneer in various digital initiatives of Ayush, including the AMAR Portal, which catalogues 16,000 Ayush manuscripts, featuring 4,249 digitised manuscripts, 1,224 rare books, 14,126 catalogues, and 4,114
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Several Delhi Museums, Health Institutions Get Hoax Bomb Threat Emails
Several museums, including the National Museum and Rail Museum, and two mental health institutes -- IHBAS (Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences) and VIMHANS (Vidyasagar Institute of Mental Health, Neuro and Allied Sciences)
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Top Medical Body ICMR Dietary Guidelines 2024: Links Major Diseases In India To Unhealthy Diet
ICMR Dietary Guidelines: The medical body released 17 dietary guidelines to meet the requirements of essential nutrients to prevent health issues including obesity and diabetes.
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Ingrown Groin Hair Leaves US Man In Coma With 4% Chance Of Survival
Steven Spinale developed the condition as a result of an infection he contracted while attempting to remove the ingrown hair from his groin area.
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New Nipah Strain In Kerala Less Infectious, Has High Death Rate: Minister
Teams from National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune would arrive in Kerala during the day to set up a mobile lab at Kozhikode Medical College to test for Nipah and carry out survey of bats, the state government said in the assembly today.
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Top Medical Body Asks Health Centres To Form Sex Harassment Probe Panels
National Medical Commission has told all health institutions in India to form committees to probe sexual harassment allegations levelled against any of their employees.
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Pakistan In "Critically Water Insecure" Category: UN Report
A report published in the United Nations Institute of Water, Environment, and Health has placed Pakistan and 22 other countries in the "critically water insecure" category, Dawn reported.
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Poor Hydration Linked To Faster Ageing, Chronic Diseases And Early Death: Study
Adults who aren't sufficiently hydrated may age faster, face a higher risk of chronic diseases and be more likely to die younger than those who stay well-hydrated, according to a new study from the National Institutes of Health.
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Scientists Find New Brain Mechanism That Could Help Manage Substance Abuse
A new study, based on cocaine-seeking in rats, discovered that inhibiting certain acetylcholine receptors made it more difficult to resist cocaine-seeking urges. These receptors are located in the lateral habenula (LHb), a region of the brain that balances reward and aversion. The study was carried out by the National Institutes of Health under the...
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Trump's Indian-Origin Pick To Head Health Agency Was Covid Lockdown Critic
Indian-origin physician Jay Bhattacharya is Donald Trump's choice to head the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the country's top public funder of medical research with a budget of around $47.3 billion.
-
Jay Bhattacharya, Born In Kolkata, Emerges As Trump's Top Pick To Head US Health Agency
Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford University-trained physician and economist, has reportedly emerged as the presumptive favourite of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team for the post of next director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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Only 46.1% Districts Reported Educational Empowerment: IIM Ahmedabad Report
The study compared and analysed data for women aged between 15 to 49 from a total of 705 districts across the country.
-
New Research Aims To Decode Genetic Roots Of Mental Illness
Neurodevelopmental and psychiatric diseases (NPD), such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism, and depression, have a negative impact on individuals, families, and society. Unfortunately, effective therapies are often lacking.
-
Gujarat Reports First Death Due To Chandipura Virus As Girl Dies Of Infection
Of the eight fatalities in Gujarat due to suspected Chandipura virus so far, a four-year-old girl succumbed to the infection as confirmed by the National Institute of Virology (NIV), making it the first such fatality in the state, a health official s
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Weight Loss: 9 Ways Intermittent Fasting Can Affect Your Health Negatively
We hope to provide a detailed review of why intermittent fasting may not be the best nutritional option for everyone.
-
WHO Recognises 3rd Indian Institute For Traditional Medicine Research
Established in 1956, the institute has been a pioneer in various digital initiatives of Ayush, including the AMAR Portal, which catalogues 16,000 Ayush manuscripts, featuring 4,249 digitised manuscripts, 1,224 rare books, 14,126 catalogues, and 4,114
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Several Delhi Museums, Health Institutions Get Hoax Bomb Threat Emails
Several museums, including the National Museum and Rail Museum, and two mental health institutes -- IHBAS (Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences) and VIMHANS (Vidyasagar Institute of Mental Health, Neuro and Allied Sciences)
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Top Medical Body ICMR Dietary Guidelines 2024: Links Major Diseases In India To Unhealthy Diet
ICMR Dietary Guidelines: The medical body released 17 dietary guidelines to meet the requirements of essential nutrients to prevent health issues including obesity and diabetes.
-
Ingrown Groin Hair Leaves US Man In Coma With 4% Chance Of Survival
Steven Spinale developed the condition as a result of an infection he contracted while attempting to remove the ingrown hair from his groin area.
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New Nipah Strain In Kerala Less Infectious, Has High Death Rate: Minister
Teams from National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune would arrive in Kerala during the day to set up a mobile lab at Kozhikode Medical College to test for Nipah and carry out survey of bats, the state government said in the assembly today.
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Top Medical Body Asks Health Centres To Form Sex Harassment Probe Panels
National Medical Commission has told all health institutions in India to form committees to probe sexual harassment allegations levelled against any of their employees.
-
Pakistan In "Critically Water Insecure" Category: UN Report
A report published in the United Nations Institute of Water, Environment, and Health has placed Pakistan and 22 other countries in the "critically water insecure" category, Dawn reported.
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Poor Hydration Linked To Faster Ageing, Chronic Diseases And Early Death: Study
Adults who aren't sufficiently hydrated may age faster, face a higher risk of chronic diseases and be more likely to die younger than those who stay well-hydrated, according to a new study from the National Institutes of Health.
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Scientists Find New Brain Mechanism That Could Help Manage Substance Abuse
A new study, based on cocaine-seeking in rats, discovered that inhibiting certain acetylcholine receptors made it more difficult to resist cocaine-seeking urges. These receptors are located in the lateral habenula (LHb), a region of the brain that balances reward and aversion. The study was carried out by the National Institutes of Health under the...
