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India · The Hindu — Health · 4 weeks ago

India to have more elderly people later this century as fertility falls, age structure shifts: Moody’s

Moody’s Ratings says India’s fertility has already fallen below replacement level, as the global fertility rate has declined from 4.9 to about 2.2 children…

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India · The Hindu — Health · 4 weeks ago

Painkillers, antibiotics, and kidney disease: Why has drug regulator issued a fresh warning?

The regulator has asked the public not to take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or antibiotics indiscriminately, repeatedly or for prolonged periods without medical advice.

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India · The Hindu — Health · 4 weeks ago

What is brain fog and when does it need investigation

Neurologists explain the difference between everyday forgetfulness and persistent cognitive difficulties; what can contribute to brain fog the conditions and medicines that can contribute,…

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India · The Hindu — Health · 4 weeks ago

The question of access

On the price and safety of medicines, changing vaccination needs, AI in medicine, prevention and new research

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India · The Hindu — Health · 1 month ago

Fever cases see spurt in Kozhikode, alert issued against measles

Hundreds of patients seeking outpatient treatment every day in government hospitals and health centres in the district

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India · The Hindu — Health · 1 month ago

Poor diet, sedentary habits contribute to rising metabolic disorders among young people, says expert

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research organises Prof. S.P. Thyagarajan Endowment Oration

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India · The Hindu — Health · 1 month ago

Supreme Court questions steep mark-ups on cancer drugs, calls pricing disparity ‘carnage’

Petitioners seek the apex court’s intervention in regulating the prices of drugs, medical equipment, and generic medicines, making them more affordable

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India · The Hindu — Health · 1 month ago

Diabetic Foot Society of India calls for global alliance

The DFSI has proposed that institutions come together to form a Global Alliance for Diabetic Foot Survival and Limb Preservation, to create a sustained,…

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India · The Hindu — Health · 1 month ago

Understanding vitiligo

Affecting up to around 2% of people around the world, vitiligo can begin at any point in your life, even though mostly seen in…

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India · The Hindu — Health · 1 month ago

Seasonal infections are doing the rounds: what you should know

Hand and water hygiene remain crucial to preventing infections; do not self-medicate beyond paracetamol and see a doctor in case a fever lasts beyond…

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India · The Hindu — Health · 1 month ago

TAVI has ushered in a new age in treating aortic valve diseases: how it works and who it is for

For several decades, severe aortic valve diseases were treated only with open heart surgery. TAVI has revolutionised the entire process for eligible patients. For…

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India · The Hindu — Health · 1 month ago

Supreme Court questions FSSAI for delay in roll-out of warning labels on packaged foods

‘You started in 2022. What did you do in the last four years,’ the Bench asks the food safety regulator as it seeks nearly…

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