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Do no harm: conservative, non-surgical approaches advised over hysterectomy for gynaecological conditions

On multiple counts, data is lacking on women’s health conditions; thus the true magnitude is never known, impeding funding and escaping the attention of policy makers. The availability of data is at the root of addressing these issues, to raise the profile of these diseases and make women across the country aware of their remedies. On…

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Health advice to take with no pinch of salt

Indians need to have greater awareness about the long-term impact of untreated hypertension and the danger of excess dietary salt intake Indians need to have greater awareness about the long-term impact of untreated hypertension and the danger of excess dietary salt intake Lead Health News, Wellbeing Tips, Diseases, Treatment and Nutrition | The Hindu

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Kerala State Disaster Management Authority begins revision of State Heat Action Plan

Heat action plan is being revised to make it more relevant and comprehensive. Updated plan to incorporate wide-ranging aspects linked to heat-related events, including mental health issues, and behavioural interventions associated with such events Heat action plan is being revised to make it more relevant and comprehensive. Updated plan to incorporate wide-ranging aspects linked to heat-related…

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Kerala braces for yet another season of infectious diseases

High-level meeting reviews public health activities being taken up by districts. All departments told to handle pre-monsoon works in a coordinated manner due to unusual spike in diseases High-level meeting reviews public health activities being taken up by districts. All departments told to handle pre-monsoon works in a coordinated manner due to unusual spike in diseases Kerala Health News, Wellbeing Tips, Diseases, Treatment and…

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DCGI calls for strict reporting of side-effects related to medical devices

In its circular issued this week the top drug regulator said that the post-market surveillance of medical devices is important to ensure safety and performance In its circular issued this week the top drug regulator said that the post-market surveillance of medical devices is important to ensure safety and performance India Health News, Wellbeing Tips, Diseases, Treatment and…

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