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India · The Hindu — Health · 2 weeks ago

Kidwai’s home-based palliative care in Karnataka reaches over 3,000 patients and caregivers

On World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, Kidwai institute highlights home visits and bereavement support for families dealing with life-limiting illnesses

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India · The Hindu — Health · 2 weeks ago

Shigella cases ring alarm bells in Thrissur as 10 infections surface in nine days

Tholur accounts for seven cases; all patients out of danger, says DMO; 39 dengue and four leptospirosis cases also reported in October

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India · The Hindu — Health · 2 weeks ago

Berlin to BITS Pilani: How Nobel-winning optogenetics connects to parasite research in Hyderabad

Light has become more than a means of observation; it is a way to intervene, test, and uncover cause-and-effect relationships, said Nishith Gupta, professor…

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India · The Hindu — Health · 2 weeks ago

2026 Nobel Prize, brain research, and healthcare access | Health Wrap | Episode 54

In the 54th episode of Health Wrap by The Hindu, Ramya Kannan, Health Editor, and Zubeda Hamid, Senior Assistant Editor, discuss the 2026 Nobel…

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India · The Hindu — Health · 2 weeks ago

Slew of events planned in memory of K.V. Thiruvengadam in centenary year

The celebrations, in memory of the renowned physician’s extraordinary impact on medicine both in Chennai and beyond, will focus on restoring the art of…

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India · The Hindu — Health · 2 weeks ago

Dental anxiety: when fear becomes a barrier to care

Why so many people avoid the dentist and what modern, patient-centred care can do about it

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India · The Hindu — Health · 2 weeks ago

Treatment-resistant depression: what happens when antidepressants do not work?

An estimated 30% of people with major depressive disorder who have tried antidepressants may experience treatment-resistant depression

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India · The Hindu — Health · 2 weeks ago

‘Operation Thelima’ makes headway in Kozhikode district

Poor handling practices have also been found to increase the risk of contamination by bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella, which can cause…

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India · The Hindu — Health · 2 weeks ago

Family rejection, hunger and a court battle: Hyderabad’s Ruth John Paul becomes India’s first transgender PG doctor

“I am feeling very happy. It is a matter of pride for me and my community. It is a great achievement in my life,”…

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India · The Hindu — Health · 2 weeks ago

NIMHANS study finds loneliness linked to psychological distress, excessive series watching among parents of emigrated children

The findings assume relevance ahead of World Mental Health Day, observed on October 10, which draws attention to mental health and the need to…

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India · The Hindu — Health · 2 weeks ago

Meta says it is using AI to detect child sexual abuse content on Instagram and Facebook

Meta said that between January and June 2026, it actioned 5.3 million pieces of child sexual exploitation content on Facebook and Instagram in India

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India · The Hindu — Health · 2 weeks ago

Centre proposes tighter curbs on advertising of prescription drugs

The proposed amendment seeks to extend the advertisement prohibition across the drug supply chain, strengthening oversight of the promotion of prescription medicines and reducing…

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