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Here's why Kate Hudson is fit for WW

Kate Hudson thinks she's a great fit for WW (Weight Watchers), even if others have questioned her new role as an ambassador for the wellness company.Earlier in December, the 'Almost famous' star has experienced criticism after collaboration with WW with some people saying that she isn't the perfect fit for the wellness company, PEOPLE reported.Responding to them, she said WW is more than a diet or weight loss company, "My struggle is not in weight loss.""Mine is about staying healthy, trying to stay focused and balanced," the 39-year-old star said."One of the things about this new re-imagining of WW is it's not just about weight, it's about wellness, To me, it's all about support, you always need a support system, whether it be a trainer, a best friend, an app. Everyone's looking at how do you get motivated, how do you stay motivated? That's the number one thing people always ask me, exactly why I'm here," she added.Moreover, the 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days' star admires fit and ...

Hetero launches generic breast cancer treatment drug in India

Drug firm Hetero Friday said it has launched generic Lapatinib tablets, used in the treatment of advanced or metastatic breast cancer in the country. The tablets, under the brand name 'Hertab', have been launched in the strength of 250 mg, the company said. The product is marketed and distributed by Hetero Healthcare Ltd and has been made available in two stock keeping units (SKUs), it added. The tablets are used in combination with Capecitabine or Letrozole, which together, inhibit the growth of cancer cells in patients, Hetero said. At present, the company has 36 manufacturing facilities worldwide and has presence in over 126 countries.

Take Solutions update on proposed acquisitions of US based entities

Target entity 1 - KAI Research (KAI is a US based niche Full service CRO and health research company)

How Vitamin D supplements can help lung patients

Vitamin D supplements can reduce the risk of potentially fatal lung attacks in some patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), suggests a new study.

Missing GP appointments linked to early death

According to a recent study, people who regularly miss their general practitioner's appointments could be at risk of early death.The researchers added that those with long-term mental health conditions are at particular risk.The Lancaster University study has been published in the journal BMC Medicine.The team examined over 500,000 patients' appointment histories in Scotland, tracked for 3 years between 2013 and 2016. Appointment information was then linked to patient medical histories and death records.The researchers found that:-Patients with a greater number of long-term health conditions had an increased risk of missing general practice appointments. These same patients were also at substantially greater risk of death within the following year.-Patients with long term physical conditions who missed two or more appointments per year had a threefold increase in all-cause mortality compared with those who missed no appointments.-Patients with mental-health conditions only who missed .

Cancer patients face higher risk of painful skin condition

Patients suffering from cancer and those treated with chemotherapy may be at 40 per cent increased risk of developing shingles, compared with those not having cancer, finds a new study.

Here's another reason to treat vitamin D deficiency

Taking vitamin D supplements could reduce the risk of deadly lung attacks in some chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients, finds a recent study.Conducted by researchers at Queen Mary University of London, the study has been published in the journal Thorax.The findings add to a growing list of health benefits for the 'sunshine vitamin'. While vitamin D is best known for its effects on bone health, previous studies have revealed its role in protecting against colds, flu and asthma attacks, and even helping with weight gain and brain development in malnourished children.The latest research found that the use of vitamin D supplements led to a 45 per cent reduction in lung attacks among COPD patients who were deficient in vitamin D. No benefit was seen for patients with higher vitamin D levels.COPD describes a number of lung conditions, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, where a person's airways become inflamed, making it harder to breathe 1. Almost all COPD deaths ..

In Assam's villages, a low-cost, DIY technology is battling contaminated water (Feature)

In a village called Aam-bagan in Nagaon district of Assam, Sumitra Biswas summoned her grandson to help her pour water into the filter kept in the courtyard of their house. The filter -- three buckets, fitted with taps, at three different levels -- was set up by the family itself through a simple, DIY (do-it-yourself) method. Over the next one hour when the water was allowed to stand before being collected for safe consumption, this seemingly simple filter removed arsenic (and also iron) -- a grave problem in Assam because of its devastating effects, including causing cancer.

Rajasthan: Male Nurse botches delivery, split baby in half, leaves head in womb

A shocking dereliction of duty has come to light from a hospital in Ramgarh district of Rajasthan. A male nurse working at a government medical centre has 'decapitated a baby while pulling too hard during a difficult birth'.The mother is said to be battling for her life after the unfortunate incident.During the time of the delivery, the nurse pulled the foetus so carelessly that it resulted in splitting the body of the baby into two parts.After the incident, the nurse along a colleague deposited the lower part of the foetus in the centre's mortuary and asked the family of the victim to take her to Jaisalmer for further treatment.Another mistake, that the Ramgarh health centre committed was lying to the gynaecologist at Jodhpur Umaid hospital that they have finished the delivery. The Ramgarh's hospital staff left the placenta in the womb.Later, a team of doctors headed by Dr Ravindra Sankhla operated the victim again and found that the foetus' head is in the womb. The doctors then ...

Johnson & Johnson raises U.S. prices on around two dozen drugs

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Johnson & Johnson raised U.S. prices on around two dozen prescription drugs on Thursday, including the psoriasis treatment Stelara, prostate cancer drug Zytiga and blood thinner Xarelto, all among its top-selling products.

Cabinet approves setting up of 3 new AIIMS

With an aim to expand the outreach of quality health care to the remote corners of the nation, the Union Cabinet gave its nod to the proposal for establishing three new All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) including one each for Jammu and Kashmir region and one at Gujarat.The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday gave its approval for establishing AIIMS at Vijaynagar, Samba, Jammu at a cost of Rs 1661 Crore; Awantipura, Pulwama, Kashmir at a cost of Rs 1828 Crore and at Rajkot, Gujarat at a cost of Rs 1195 Crore.Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, J P Nadda, said that the approval follows the Prime Minister's vision and upholds the spirit of 'Sabka Saath, SabkaVikas'."Two new AIIMS, one each for Jammu Region and Kashmir Region in the State of Jammu & Kashmir was announced by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi under the Prime Minister's Development Package and AIIMS in Gujarat was announced by the Finance Minister in his Budget ..

Measles-Rubella vaccination to begin from next week in Delhi

The measles-rubella vaccination campaign will begin in the national capital from January 15 which will immunize nearly 55 lakh children, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Thursday.

TPCI organises tea session as a precursor to IndusFood 2019

Ahead of the upcoming mega international food and beverage show IndusFood 2019 , Trade Promoters Council of India (TPCI) on Thursday organised an experiential Tea Tasting and Food Pairing session as a precursor to the festival.

Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign to be launched in Delhi on Jan 16

The Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign covering near 55 lakh children in the age group of nine months and 15 years will be launched in Delhi on January 16. The five-week campaign will cover all preschool children, school children (government and private) and out-of-school children in 11 districts of the national capital. This was announced at a 'National Media Engagement Workshop' on Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign held here by Delhi's Directorate of Family Welfare with support from the UNICEF, the WHO and partners. The objective of the workshop was to sensitise media about the ongoing Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign in India and the state's preparedness for introducing the Measles Rubella Vaccination (MRV) campaign, a statement by the UNICEF said Thursday. India is committed to eliminate measles and control rubella and congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) by 2020. The largest ever vaccination campaign worldwide aims to cover approximately 40 crore children in the age group ..

Security guard administers glucose drips to patient;video goes

: In a shocking incident, a security guard at a district hospitalallegedly administered glucose drips to a patient and a video of it has gone viral on the social media. The video shows the security guard handling the glucose bottle and administering it to the patient. It was reportedly shot recently by relatives ofanother patient undergoing treatment at the Chamarajanagara district hospital, tohighlight the alleged apathy of doctors and nursing staff. Local health department officials said that the administration of the hospital comes under the purview of the government medical college there. Speaking to a local news channel, district surgeon Dr Raghuram said that the matter would be enquired into and actiontaken. Claiming that he was out of town on official duty, he said he was heading back to the hospital and would look into the issue, along with the Dean and the Director of the medical college. Last year, another video of the hospital ward being illuminated with ...

Moderate drinking can also increase risk of atrial fibrillation

Even moderate alcohol consumption can put you at risk of atrial fibrillation, finds a recent study.The findings appear in the journal HeartRhythm.Australian researchers showed that regular moderate alcohol consumption (an average of 14 glasses per week) results in more electrical evidence of scarring and impairments in electrical signaling compared with non-drinkers and light drinkers. Alcohol consumption is therefore an important modifiable risk factor for AF.AF is an abnormal heart rhythm characterised by rapid and irregular beating of the atria (the two upper chambers of the heart). Observational studies suggest that even moderate regular alcohol consumption may increase the risk of AF.A meta-analysis of seven studies involving nearly 860,000 patients and approximately 12,500 individuals with AF demonstrated an eight per cent increase in incident AF for each additional daily standard drink.Despite the association between regular alcohol intake and AF, however, detailed human ...

Now, AI can identify genetic diseases by looking at face

According to a recent study, a new artificial intelligence technology can accurately identify rare genetic disorders using a photograph of a patient's face.Named DeepGestalt, the AI technology outperformed clinicians in identifying a range of syndromes in three trials and could add value in personalised care, CNN reported.The study was published in the journal Nature Medicine.According to the study, eight per cent of the population has disease with key genetic components and many may have recognisable facial features.The study further adds that the technology could identify, for example, Angelman syndrome, a disorder affecting the nervous system with characteristic features such as a wide mouth with widely spaced teeth etc.Speaking about it, Yaron Gurovich, the chief technology officer at FDNA and lead researcher of the study said, "It demonstrates how one can successfully apply state of the art algorithms, such as deep learning, to a challenging field where the available data is ...

Study links belly fat to smaller brain

Excess belly fat can probably shrink the grey matter volume in your brain, a new study finds.Grey matter contains most of the brain's 100 billion nerve cells, while the white matter is filled with nerve fibres that connect the brain regions.A study of 9,652 middle-aged people, conducted at the Loughborough University, measured body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratio. It was found that nearly one in five of the participants were found to be obese.The findings of the study appeared in the Journal of Neurology.Researchers also used an MRI to scan participants' brain volume. The researchers factored in age, physical activity, smoking and high blood pressure, all of which might lead to reduced volume.The study found that 1,291 people who had a BMI of 30 or higher and a high waist-to-hip ratio had the lowest average grey matter volume, at 786 cubic centimetres; 514 people with a BMI of 30 or higher but without central obesity had an average grey matter volume of 793 cubic centimetres. .

New single dose experimental Ebola drug effective: Study

Scientists have developed an experimental new drug that can in a single dose successfully protect non-human primates against a lethal infection of all strains of the deadly Ebola virus.

Alert sounded in UP after 17 swine flu cases reported

The Uttar Pradesh government has alerted all districts about the H1N1 swine flu virus after 17 cases were reported in the past week, health officials said on Thursday.