Category: Health
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Patanjali Ayurved Under Scrutiny for Misleading Advertisements, While Patanjali Foods Unaffected
Patanjali Ayurved has been directed by the highest judicial authority to cease advertising or endorsing products that claim to cure diseases which they legally cannot claim to cure. The company, along with its prominent leaders, has been explicitly instructed not to make any allegations against other medical practices such as allopathy in any form of…
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Medical Experts Warn Against Following Unverified Health Advice on Social Media
Health professionals have raised concerns over the influence social media ‘experts’ wield in disseminating health advice without adequate scientific backing. This comes following an incident where Dr CS Pramesh, a director at Mumbai’s Tata Memorial Hospital, cautioned Nithin Kamath, co-founder and CEO of Zerodha, against taking medical advice from online influencers. Kamath had recently suffered…
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Prime Minister Modi Inaugurates Multiple AIIMS and Healthcare Centers Across India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a comprehensive speech at Rajkot, unveiled five new AIIMS located in Rajkot, Bathinda, Raebareli, Kalyani, and Mangalagiri. Modi focused on the difference between political promises and actions, highlighting that his administration had delivered on the guarantee of establishing an AIIMS in Raebareli previously pledged but overlooked. Further shining a light…
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Tragic End for Elderly Passenger at Mumbai Airport: Wheelchair Shortage Leads to Fatal Collapse
An elderly couple arriving on a flight from New York was thrust into a heartbreaking situation when the 80-year-old husband collapsed and died at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on a fateful Monday. Despite having reserved wheelchair assistance, the couple faced an acute shortage, compelling the man to walk approximately 1.5 kilometers alongside his…
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Tragedy Unfolded: Former Chennai Mayor’s Son’s Body Recovered from Sutlej River
In a sorrowful culmination of a nine-day search, the grim discovery of Vetri Duraisamy’s body was made in the Sutlej River of Kinnaur district. Vetri, the son of former Chennai City Mayor Saidai Duraisamy and a director of the Tamil film ‘Endraavathu Oru Naal’, met with a tragic accident while traveling from Shimla to Spiti…
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King Charles III Diagnosed with Cancer and the Line of Succession
King Charles III, the 75-year-old British monarch, has been diagnosed with cancer and started outpatient treatment, Buckingham Palace confirmed. Despite the health concerns, the king will sustain his responsibilities as the head of state, whilst suspending public duties. Succeeding the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth, less than 18 months ago, Charles’ current focus is…
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Royal Concerns: Prince Harry’s Return, King Charles’ Health, and a Facing Kingdom
In a recent development that has concerned the world, King Charles III of the United Kingdom has been diagnosed with cancer. Prince Harry is set to return to the UK in light of his father’s condition while King Charles begins immediate treatment, resulting in the postponement of his royal duties as per the announcement from…
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Severe Cold and Dense Fog Across North India Disrupts Daily Life
Residents in Delhi experienced a foggy and chilling morning on Saturday, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting dense fog and cold conditions in north India for the coming days. The weather scenario affected railway operations as visibility dropped due to the dense fog enveloping several regions, including the iconic India Gate. The department observed this…
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Understanding and Preventing Cervical Cancer: Insights from Medical Experts
Understanding the onset and prevention of cervical cancer is crucial, as it typically begins with alterations in the cervix cells known as dysplasia. As a type of cancer that arises in the cervix cells – connecting the uterus to the vagina – cervical cancer evolves slowly over years starting from the pre-cancerous changes. The primary…
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The Incredible Health Benefits of Moringa Leaves and How to Use Them
Moringa oleifera, also known as ‘the miracle tree’, is native to parts of Asia and Africa and is celebrated for its nutrient-packed leaves. These leaves are brimming with vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, C, calcium, potassium, and iron, all of which are essential for maintaining a healthy body. By incorporating moringa into your…
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Air Travel Woes: IndiGo Flight Delay Leads to Assault and Calls for Better Passenger Communication
On an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Goa, tensions reached a tipping point when Sahil Kataria, after enduring a 13-hour delay, assaulted co-pilot Anup Kumar. Russian model and actor Evgenia Belskaia, onboard with her team, shared that the delay exacerbated passenger frustration, which was further fueled by the pilot blaming the passengers for missing their…
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Fog-Blanketed Delhi Faces Record Cold, Disrupted Air and Rail Services
A dense blanket of fog has enveloped Delhi-NCR, causing a significant drop to the season’s lowest temperature at 3.5 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) noted this temperature as a slight dip from the previous days, which saw cold conditions grip the capital. Seven flights were forced to be redirected from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi…