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India · The Hindu — Health · 2 days ago

FSSAI notices to Nestle India, Zydus Wellness over ‘misleading claims’ in products

The companies have been asked to provide scientific proof to support their advertisements

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India · The Hindu — Health · 2 days ago

Row over SMA drug distribution in Keralam unwarranted, say experts

SAT Hospital authorities deny the claim of parents of SMA children that the drug given free of cost at the hospital clinic was an…

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India · The Hindu — Health · 3 days ago

₹8,447 crore in medicine overcharging claims remain outstanding as SC seeks wider price controls

The outstanding amount is more than five times the amount realised and accounts for about 84% of the cumulative demand

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India · The Hindu — Health · 3 days ago

Are we in danger of outsourcing all of childhood’s learning curves to AI?

As artificial intelligence becomes part of childhood, we may be are we giving doing children a disservice if we allow them access to answers…

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India · The Hindu — Health · 3 days ago

As Ebola spreads in Congo, grieving families face a growing mental health toll

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is taking a psychological toll on families dealing with loss, fear and stigma

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India · The Hindu — Health · 3 days ago

Inequality is major factor in impact of non-communicable diseases : WHO

The study confirmed that social marginalisation, disability and migrant status were significant factors contributing to increased risk

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India · The Hindu — Health · 3 days ago

Nigeria confirms its first Ebola case is Bundibugyo strain

We did three levels of tests, but all molecular. The strain was Bundibugyo, confirms Olajumoke Babatunde, Director, Public Health Lab Service at the Nigeria…

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India · The Hindu — Health · 3 days ago

All you need to know about: Lymphatic drain massage

A properly-done lymphatic massage could, over sessions, possibly reduce swelling and clear up clogs in the lymphatic drainage and reactivate absorption by the nodes.…

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India · The Hindu — Health · 3 days ago

When care falls short

On the cost and safety of medicines, research, ageing, the questions around healthcare rights, medical evidence and more

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India · The Hindu — Health · 3 days ago

Delhi High Court imposes ₹1 cost on Niva Bupa over ₹5 crore suit against influencer

Justice Anup J. Bhambhani, in an order passed on September 21, observed that merely using an insurance company’s name or trademark to identify it…

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India · The Hindu — Health · 3 days ago

Keralam seeks FSSAI clarity on high fat, sugar, salt food

The State will strengthen all legal measures to curb unhealthy eating habits among children and prevent excessive consumption of junk food, says Health Minister…

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India · The Hindu — Health · 3 days ago

Disability group urges Centre to classify communication aids as essential products

Doctors with Disabilities: Agents of Change has sought the classification of AAC devices and prostheses as essential assistive products under the draft Rights of…

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