Two of the top three killers among women – breast and cervical cancer – can be identified at an early and treatable stage if a regular screening routine is put in place for all women.
International Diabetes Federation recommends 1-hr plasma glucose test, a more sensitive & practical method. A 1-hPG value of 209 mg/dL or more indicates Type 2 diabetes.
The ‘Distaff Gospels’ share advice on pregnancy, childbirth and health. The collection was compiled during secretive meetings of French women who had gathered to spin flax.
Swiss drugmaker Roche Pharma says Ocrelizumab can help manage multiple sclerosis & impede disability progression. Doctors welcome launch but caution against potential side effects.
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand will repeal on Tuesday a world-first law banning tobacco sales for future generations, the government said, even while researchers and campaigners
For every $1 invested in women’s health, there would be around $3 in economic growth, says a McKinsey report. Closing the gap could also add $1 trillion to the global economy by 2040.
The revised budget estimate for the Union health ministry for 2023-24 is 9.6% lower than the original estimate, reflecting how funds for several schemes were underused by states.
The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.
Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.
For the first time, 2 Agniveers were awarded the Sena Medal for Operation Sindoor roles, among others. A 3rd Agniveer received a Mention in Despatches.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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