Friday, March 29, 2024

Tag: HEALTH

Shunned to the Margins: Who is Answerable to the Indian Disabled?

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From flagship programmes to policy shifts, the Indian society has a long way to go before it becomes truly disabled friendly. Going beyond the politics of appeasement and the much repeated rhetoric, we address the real crisis.

Curing Cancer, the Tibetan Way: A Tribute to Doctor Yeshi Dhonden

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Yeshi Dhonden didn’t trust allopathy or lab reports from diagnostic centres, he would use fresh urine samples and pulse rates instead .

Nearly 1.58 billion people unable to afford the ‘Ideal diet’, says Lancet study

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According to the study, the ideal diet recommended by the EAT-Lancet Commission is unaffordable for nearly 1.58 billion people across the world.

Four of Five Indian Children Diagnosed with Cancer Do not Survive Beyond 5 Years

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India’s national survival rate for juvenile cancers – less than 20%, according to the World Health Organisation.

Delhi Air Quality Index drops to ‘Poor’ again

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Delhi air quality fell back to 'poor' category with overall AQI standing at 259.

Economy/Blood Pressure, Obesity Endanger Health of Indian Children

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India’s nutrition survey shows obesity as much a concern as malnutrition among children.

Dengue Outbreak Hits India Again, Several Deaths Reported

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For the past ten years, the number of dengue cases are gradually increasing in India. Unplanned urbanization is one of the major contributing factor.

Health/Unmeasured burden: Drug-resistance in farm animals threatens human health in India

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Experts stressed on a nation-wide surveillance system for monitoring AMR in animals. The burden of AMR in livestock and food animals has been poorly documented in India.

Arsenic Contamination of Water Resources in India: A Major Roadblock to Universal Health

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Water contaminated by arsenic endangers hundreds of lives every year in India and is a pivotal concern for the wellbeing of its citiznes.

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