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Delhi-NCR reports 27 Covid-19 cases as national tally also sees an uptick
Of the total number of positive cases, 23 were reported in Delhi, while 4 were reported from Ghaziabad
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Private hospitals reinforce Covid-19 readiness amid mild case uptick
Hospitals across India reinstate early-pandemic protocols and bolster isolation facilities as active COVID cases rise, though most remain mild and manageable
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Early perimenopause symptoms women in their 30s and 40s often ignore
Hormonal shifts in your 30s and 40s may signal perimenopause, not stress-here's how to spot the early signs and take control of your health before symptoms escalate
 "Early perimenopause symptoms women in their 30s and 40s often ignore")
Desk job, bad back? Here's how office posture is wrecking your spine
From aching necks to disrupted digestion, poor posture is silently impacting office-goers in more ways than one. Here's what doctors say you need to know
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FDA may change Covid-19 booster rules from 2025: What it means for you
The US Food and Drug Administration may limit Covid-19 boosters shots to high-risk groups from 2025; Pfizer reviewing proposal as agency seeks new trials, clearer risk labels for younger males
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World's youngest robotic liver transplant performed on 5-yr-old in Chennai
The child and his mother, who donated 25% of her liver, underwent robotic surgeries through tiny incisions and were discharged within a week
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IVF after 40: Can you still get pregnant? What fertility experts say
Fact-check Friday: Delaying motherhood? Experts bust common myths about IVF success after 40 and explain what really affects your chances of pregnancy
 "IVF after 40: Can you still get pregnant? What fertility experts say")
From Kerala to Uttar Pradesh, states step up vigil as Covid returns
Masks, tests and advisories return as states like Kerala, UP and Odisha increase vigilance amid rising Covid-19 cases driven by new Omicron sub-variants
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Cooking fumes and cosmetics may be raising women's risk of lung disease
Women over 40 face a higher risk of chronic lung disease, possibly due to indoor pollution, hormonal shifts, and misdiagnosis - not just smoking
 "Cooking fumes and cosmetics may be raising women's risk of lung disease")
Kerala reports 182 Covid cases in May; govt asks people to wear masks
Kerala Health Minister Veena George has advised vulnerable groups and symptomatic individuals to wear masks as Kerala tracks a surge in cases linked to JN.1 and new Omicron sub-variants
Working 52+ hours a week may physically change your brain, warns new study
New research links 52+ hour work weeks to brain changes affecting memory, decision-making and emotional regulation in healthcare worker
 "Working 52+ hours a week may physically change your brain, warns new study")
New WHO agreement on pandemic response: What's it is and what it will do
With lessons from Covid-19, WHO members back treaty to improve equity, vaccine access, and emergency coordination during future outbreaks
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Can the '2 per 20' rule really help stabilise blood sugar without exercise?
Research shows that light walking for 2 minutes after every 20 minutes of sitting may significantly lower post-meal blood sugar levels
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This 10-minute test can tell you what's your risk of heart disease
The Agatston score reveals early plaque buildup in arteries, helping doctors predict heart disease before symptoms appear and personalise treatment or prevention plans
 "This 10-minute test can tell you what's your risk of heart disease")
Broken heart syndrome: Men face twice the death risk, say researchers
Broken Heart syndrome or Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, triggered by emotional stress, shows higher death rates in men even though women are more often diagnosed with it
 "Broken heart syndrome: Men face twice the death risk, say researchers")
Alzheimer's diagnosis with blood test becomes reality: All you need to know
Lumipulse G pTau217/ß-Amyloid 1-42: USFDA has approved the first-ever blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer's disease, offering a faster, less invasive, and more affordable way to detect early signs
 "Alzheimer's diagnosis with blood test becomes reality: All you need to know")
2 Covid deaths in Maharashtra since Jan, 52 cases present: Health dept
Currently, 52 patients are undergoing treatment for mild symptoms, while 16 are being treated at hospitals, said the department
WHO members back resolution for global pact to prevent future pandemics
The pandemic agreement and the resolution calling for its adoption will be discussed by the full plenary of the World Health Assembly on May 20
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India logs 164 new Covid-19 cases in one week, active cases cross 250
India records 164 new Covid-19 cases between May 12 and 19, with Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra reporting most cases; officials say symptoms remain mild
FSSAI directs states to curb synthetic colouring, carbide use on fruits
FSSAI has asked states to inspect fruit mandis and storage units for illegal ripening agents like calcium carbide and unsafe colouring; violators to face legal action under FSS Act
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