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World Lung Cancer Day 2023: Theme, History, Importance, and Quotes

Lung and bronchus cancer, according to the National Cancer Institute, account for the majority of deaths. Lung cancer was prevalent in about 1,03,371 people in 2022

84% people from northeast relocate for better medical facilities: Report

Most migrate due to a lack of availability of human resources and essential requirements such as hospital beds, physical infrastructure, drugs, and diagnostics

Brain fog, other long Covid symptoms focus of new small treatment studies

A more controversial study of exercise intolerance and fatigue also planned, with NIH seeking input from some patient groups worried that exercise may do more harm than good for long COVID sufferers

Big pharma firms shift tack, look to bet on trade generics as volumes dip

It is the fastest growing segment in IPM with a 25% CAGR

Short bursts of intense exercise linked to reduced risk of cancer: Study

The research, published in the journal JAMA Oncology, used data from wearable devices to track the daily activity of over 22,000 'non-exercisers'

1,774 health facilities in 32 states/UTs adopted 'Scan and Share': Govt

As many as 1,774 health facilities across 32 states and UT have adopted 'Scan and Share' service which enables for quick and seamless OPD registration for patients

NHA to boost digital health adoption with 100 microsite projects in India

The project aims to establish clusters of small and medium-sized healthcare facilities to enhance healthcare accessibility through digital health services

Even moderate temperature rise may cause increased hospital visits: Study

Researchers from the University of Waterloo and Toronto Metropolitan University in Canada have refined and expanded a method of data collection to assess the health impacts of heat waves

Super killer T-cells found in patients who beat cancer, say scientists

The novel super T cells or immune cells were discovered to be more effective against numerous cancer proteins than other killer T cells

Floods spark eye flu outbreak in Delhi; Know about cause and symptoms

As Delhi NCR people overcome a record flood, a new viral outbreak is occuring. Delhi people are now struggling with conjunctivitis. Here are some symptoms and preventions of the diseases

With 40 new infections, Active Covid cases in country rise to 1,463

India has logged 40 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have increased to 1,463, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday

Private equity investments in healthcare increase expenses: Study

The study was published in The BMJ. The study is regarded as the first systematic examination of trends in private equity ownership across the globe in the field of medicine

Chemists to take pholcodine cough medicines off shelves after WHO alert

DCGI issues advisory to doctors and patients after risks of anaphylactic reactions

DCGI warns against use of pholcodine-containing cough syrups, cites risks

Regulator asks doctors to suggest an alternative to patients for treating their symptoms

What is front-of-pack labelling? Is the current model misleading?

Front-of-pack labelling, or FOPL, offers consumers transparency and guidance regarding the nutrition of food products through a health star rating system. Here is everything you need to know about it

Govt eases Covid guidelines for i'ntl travellers, drops RT-PCR requirement

The guidelines have been eased after taking note of the prevalent coronavirus situation and the significant achievements made in the vaccination coverage across the globe

Cancer care should focus on patients rather than commerce: Lancet

According to the Comment, industry's control of the research agenda has created a system that is predominantly focused on new cancer medicines at the expense of investigating new approaches to surgery

Can Aspartame cause cancer? WHO committee says no, reaffirms daily intake

The FDA has also stated that even if the sweetener had been labelled as 'possibly carcinogenic', it would not necessarily mean it causes cancer

Aspartame 'possibly' carcinogenic, yet safe at common use levels, says WHO

Citing the results of two new assessments of the health impact of the popular artificial sweetener, the WHO said that it has "limited evidence" that aspartame can cause cancer in humans

Gaming Disorder: PUBG-like game addiction makes 15-year-old scream in sleep

Video game addiction landed a 15-year-old boy at a disability institution for counselling and treatment. Know more about Internet Gaming Disorders (ISD), its symptoms and prevention