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Active COVID-19 cases in India drop to 14,832
By The Hawk

Mon May 23 2022


India added 2,022 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,31,38,393, while the active cases dipped to 14,832, according to the Union health ministry data updated on.....Read Full Story


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ASHA workers at forefront of ensuring healthy India: PM
By The Hawk

Mon May 23 2022


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed ASHA workers after they were conferred with the World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General's Global Health Leaders' Award, and said they are at the forefront of ensuring a healthy.....Read Full Story


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Fruits, veggies may help kids with ADHD fight inattention: Study
'Everyone tends to get irritated when they’re hungry and kids with ADHD are no exception. If they’re not getting enough food, it could make their symptoms worse,' she said.
By The Hawk

Mon May 23 2022


Eating fruits and vegetables may help children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) reduce inattention issues, a new study has.....Read Full Story


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Indian Traditional Medicine sector gets a boost as Ayush Ministry announces major initiatives in Sikkim & NE
International Yoga & Naturopathy College to come up in Sikkim
By The Hawk

Sun May 22 2022


The Union Minister for Ayush and Ports, Shipping & Waterways Shri SarbanandaSonowal announced major initiatives to boost the traditional medicinal practice including Sowa Rigpa, Ayurveda and Naturopathy in the state of Sikkim.....Read Full Story


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India logs 2,226 new Covid cases, active tally dips
By The Hawk

Sun May 22 2022


India logged 2,226 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,31,36,371, while the active cases dipped to 14,955, according to the Union health ministry data updated on.....Read Full Story


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Study finds viral infections during pregnancy affect maternal behavior
In this preclinical study, the researchers used a chemical substance that activates the same receptor pathways as viruses, to trigger the immune system of the mother during pregnancy in a manner that is comparable to the typical course of a viral infection.
By The Hawk

Sun May 22 2022


According to a new study by the Medical University of Vienna, viral infections during pregnancy affect the mother's brain and her postpartum care.....Read Full Story


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MoU Signed Between HP Govt, Shoolini Univ On Setting Up AYUSH Medicity
By The Hawk

Fri May 20 2022


A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Department of AYUSH, Government of Himachal Pradesh and Shoolini University was signed today for the establishment of “Shoolini Yogananda AYUSH Medicity” at.....Read Full Story


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Forget Fat-Free Surgeries, Try These 7 Natural Ways To Lose Weight
By The Hawk

Fri May 20 2022


Despite the availability of numerous natural weight loss methods, people continue to opt for rapid fat loss surgeries, putting their lives at risk. Here we are mentioning some ways to reduce fat without.....Read Full Story


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WHO To Convene Emergency Meeting Over Monkeypox Outbreak
By The Hawk

Fri May 20 2022


The World Health Organization (WHO) has decided to convene an emergency meeting of experts to discuss the latest outbreak of monkeypox in wake of rapidly rising cases, according to Russian.....Read Full Story


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India's active Covid cases tally continues to drop
By The Hawk

Fri May 20 2022


India logged 2,259 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,31,31,822, while the active cases declined to 15,044, according to the Union health ministry data updated on.....Read Full Story


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Stress & depression during pregnancy can hinder cognitive development
This study builds upon previous work from the Developing Brain Institute led by Limperopoulos, which discovered that anxiety in pregnant women appears to affect the brain development of their babies.
By The Hawk

Fri May 20 2022


According to a new study at the Children's National Hospital, increased stress, anxiety, and depression in pregnant women altered key features of the fetal brain which subsequently cause a decline in cognitive development in offspring at 18 months of.....Read Full Story


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After cement, Adani to foray into healthcare
By The Hawk

Thu May 19 2022


Billionaire Gautam Adani's group has created a new company for its foray into healthcare services through the acquisition of large hospitals, diagnostic chains, and offline and digital.....Read Full Story


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India records 1,829 new Covid cases, 33 deaths
By The Hawk

Thu May 19 2022


India recorded a single-day rise of 1,829 new coronavirus infections, raising the tally to 4,31,27,199, while the active cases have declined to 15,647, the Union health ministry said on.....Read Full Story


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US confirms first case of monkeypox
By The Hawk

Thu May 19 2022


The US' Massachusetts Department of Public Health on Wednesday confirmed a single case of monkeypox virus infection in an adult male with recent travel to Canada, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts said in a press.....Read Full Story


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Dr Bharati Pravin launches National Emergency Life Support courses for Docs, Nurses & Paramedics
Need of the hour that India embarks on creating a world-class, efficient, professional and integrated system, enabled by technology, for care of any trauma victim in any part of the country
By The Hawk

Wed May 18 2022


Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar today launched National Emergency Life Support (NELS) courses for doctors, nurses and paramedics. Apart from the training modules, the program also includes developing training infrastructure in all States/UTs to implement the NELS course and creating a cadre of trainers to train doctors, nurses and paramedics working in emergency departments of the hospitals and ambulance services......Read Full Story


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India logs 2,202 new Covid cases, active tally dips
By The Hawk

Tue May 17 2022


With 2,202 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,31,23,801 while the active cases dipped to 17,317, according to the Union health ministry data updated on.....Read Full Story


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With mRNA vaccine, India will have flexibility against Covid
The Hyderabad-based Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) recently announced the development of the country's first potential mRNA vaccine candidate to fight against SARS-CoV-2, stating that it has an advantage of flexibility which isn't with other vaccine platforms.
By The Hawk

Mon May 16 2022


Dr N Madhusudan Rao, CEO-Atal Incubation Centre at Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) on Monday said that India has developed mRNA technology against the COVID-19. He said that the mRNA platform has an advantage of flexibility which isn't with other vaccine.....Read Full Story


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Video games can help boost children’s intelligence, says study
On average, the children spent 2.5 hours a day watching TV, half an hour on social media, and 1 hour playing video games.
By The Hawk

Mon May 16 2022


Children who spent an above average time playing video games increased their intelligence more than the average, claims a.....Read Full Story


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Scientists identify how brain triages emotions during dream sleep
The researchers first conditioned mice to recognize auditory stimuli associated with safety and others associated with danger (aversive stimuli). The activity of neurons in the brain of mice was then recorded during sleep-wake cycles.
By The Hawk

Mon May 16 2022


Scientists at the Department of Neurology of the University of Bern and University Hospital Bern has identified how sleep helps in processing emotions. The study was published in the journal,.....Read Full Story


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Eating out? Watch out, bacteria on the loose
By The Hawk

Sun May 15 2022


Shigella, Salmonella or E.coli? Which bacteria would they be getting, is what would be running in the minds of Keralites as they order food from an eatery, whether dining in or ordering via an.....Read Full Story