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Gum Disease and Heart Disease: How Periodontal Bacteria Raise Your Cardiovascular Risk

The bacteria that leave your mouth and reach your arteriesBleeding gums are not just a dental inconvenience. When the tissue around your teeth is inflamed and ulcerated, which is what periodontal disease actually is, it creates an open wound the size of your palm, lining the inside of your mouth.…

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Indian scientists recreate key human placenta functions on a chip

Indian researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking "placenta-on-chip" technology, a lab-grown model replicating crucial functions of the human placenta. This innovative platform, developed by ICMR-NIRWoH and IIT Bombay, promises to unravel mysteries surrounding pregnancy, aid in understanding complications like gestational diabetes, and evaluate drug safety, potentially reducing reliance on animal testing.…

The Economic Times

Why CDSCO and BEE have not kept pace with the industries they oversee

CDSCO still faces challenges like chronic understaffing, gaps in technical skills, weak lab infra and fragmented approvals. About a decade back, the organisation was recommended a benchmark of 1 inspector for every 50 manufacturing units. Yet, in end-2023, it carried a strength of barely 200 inspectors against a sanctioned strength…

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ICMR team reaches Kozhikode after Nipah outbreak; relatives of patient test negative

A Nipah virus case has been confirmed in Kozhikode. An ICMR team has arrived to assess the situation. Close relatives of the patient have tested negative. Health officials are implementing strict preventive measures. Surveillance is underway for those who came into contact with the patient. The district administration is ensuring…

The Economic Times

Sugarcane or Ganne Ka Juice Not Healthy: ICMR suggests avoiding soft drinks, fruit juices, tea, and coffee

Ganne Ka Juice Peene Ke Nuksaan: As heatwaves intensify, health experts caution against excessive sugarcane juice consumption due to its high sugar content. New ICMR guidelines recommend moderation for all sugary drinks, promoting whole fruits and healthier alternatives like buttermilk and lemon water instead.

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"India has scientific capability to emerge as global leader in health technologies": NITI Aayog's Gobardhan Das

India's largest biomedical event, 'Medical Innovations Patent Mitra: Innovators-to-Industry Connect', successfully took place in New Delhi. The Indian Council of Medical Research facilitated the transfer of 41 public health technologies to industry partners. This initiative aims to bring indigenous biomedical research to the public, strengthening India's healthcare sector and fostering…

The Economic Times

HPV vaccine rollout faces wild theories and real questions. The govt is unready for both

The recent launch of a nationwide vaccination programme aimed at preventing cervical cancer in teenage girls and women has been met with scepticism and doomsday predictions by a section of very vocal critics of vaccination on social media.

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Public money, private patents? Unravelling India’s opacity over its Covid vaccines

Public money, private patents: Unravelling India’s opacity over its Covid vaccines

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Colorectal cancer: Detection of early symptoms and prevention

Colorectal cancer is increasingly becoming a public health concern in India. It has steadily increased over the past two decades. Though the incidence of CRC is still much lower in India compared to the West, urban areas are increasingly seeing an alarming trend, particularly in people under 50 years. According…

The Times of India

More flu patients than hMPV in China, no unusual outbreaks: Report

Though hMPV or human metapneumovirus cases have increased in China, especially in the Northern Provinces, the increase is within the expected range of the disease during this season, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Wednesday.

The Times of India

No cause for concern over HMPV: Union Health Secretary

Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava also advised the state governments to strengthen awareness among the masses regarding preventive measures. Read further on Dynamite News:

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HMPV outbreak: Malaysia records 45% surge in HMPV infections in 2024

While HMPV has stirred global concern, emerging reports from Malaysia reveal an increase in 45% of HMPV or the human metapneumovirus cases in 2024 than it was in 2023.

The Times of India

"There is no cause for any concern": Union Health Minister on HMPV cases

In a statement today, Union Health Minister, JP Nadda has assured that there is no cause for any concern regarding HMPV cases. He stated that the virus was already identified in 2001 and is not new. The virus is said to spread mainly during winter and early spring.

The Times of India

HMPV: Saurabh Bhardwaj asks Delhi Health Department to make arrangements

In the wake of two human metapneumoviruses (HMPV) cases in Karnataka, Delhi Health Minister. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Karnataka: ICMR detects two cases of Human Metapneumovirus

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has confirmed the detection of two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

HMPV cases surge in India: Delhi government issues advisory, all about the spread, symptoms and treatment

The first cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) have been confirmed in the country, involving two infants aged 3 months and 8 months. The third such case has been detected in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The emergence of these cases in the same region where the COVID-19 outbreak was first identified five years…

The Times of India

COVID vaccine not responsible for premature deaths in adults: Govt cites ICMR data

COVID vaccine and sudden death concerns about the link between COVID vaccines and sudden deaths have been a topic of public interest. However, evidence consistently shows that COVID vaccination does not increase the risk of unexplained sudden death. Instead, vaccines have been proven to reduce severe outcomes from COVID-19, including…

The Times of India

CGM: The game-changer for diabetes patients tackling multiple health risks

Diabetes has hit an all-time high in India, with more than 101 million individuals diagnosed with the chronic illness. According to an ICMR survey, the number has climbed by 44% during the last four years. Living with diabetes requires tracking daily glucose fluctuations, making lifestyle changes, and being aware of…

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Breast cancer awareness method: Debunking myths about mammograms and saving lives

Breast cancer is a growing concern in India, and globally. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) identifies it as the most common cancer among women in our country. Worryingly, over the past decade, experts have observed and reported an alarming rise in breast cancer afflicting younger women, between the…

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Mammograms and breast cancer treatment: Separating facts from myths

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National Nutrition Week 2024: What is considered a healthy and nutritious diet

National Nutrition Week, celebrated annually in the first week of September, is an event that raises awareness about the importance of nutrition in our daily lives. As we observe National Nutrition Week 2024, it's important to reflect on what constitutes a healthy and nutritious diet. Proper nutrition plays a critical…

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Gujarat: Confirmed 51 cases of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome since June

In early June this year, an outbreak of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) began in Gujarat, in children under 15 years of age and as of July 31, 140 AES cases were reported in the state out of which 59 have died. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ICMR releases 32 new standard treatment guidelines for five specialties

The new STWs cover five specialties, including cardiothoracic vascular surgery, paediatric cardiology, interventional radiology, neurosurgery, and orthopaedics. Read further on Dynamite News:

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"Poor methodology," ICMR dissociates itself from Covaxin safety study, calls for retraction

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has disassociated itself from a study. Read further on Dynamite News:

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