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Student Attendance Rules Raise Health Concerns in India
A nursing student's death from dengue at KGMU has raised concerns over strict attendance rules and medical leave policies in Indian colleges.
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Why Blood Sugar Spikes Aren’t Always Bad for You
Blood sugar naturally rises after meals. Experts explain when glucose spikes are normal and when repeated high readings may need medical attention.
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Why a Global Pneumonic Plague Outbreak Is Unlikely
A suspected plague-related death in Siberia has raised concern, but rapid diagnosis, antibiotics and contact monitoring can help contain pneumonic plague.
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WHO Advises Against Obesity Drugs, Surgery for Under-10s
WHO’s first childhood obesity guidelines recommend diet, physical activity and behavioural support, while limiting medicines and surgery for adolescents.
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Why India Needs a Smarter Healthcare Margin Policy
India’s healthcare pricing debate shows why medical products need transparent, differential margins that reflect procurement, storage and service costs.
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Kerala Sets Up Task Force for Health and Longevity Road Map
Kerala has formed a 16-member task force to create a roadmap for disease prevention, early detection, treatment and healthy ageing across the State.
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Free Health Camp Reaches Nearly 600 Students in Anantapur
A free health camp in Anantapur provided screenings, medical consultations and eye examinations to nearly 600 students and young people.
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Coimbatore Hospital Changes Medicine Covers After Hindi Row
Coimbatore Medical College Hospital replaced medicine covers carrying Hindi, Tamil and English instructions after criticism over Tamil Nadu’s two-language policy.
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Four Hyderabad Pharmacies Face Notices Over Drug Records
Four Hyderabad pharmacies received show-cause notices after inspections found discrepancies in records for Schedule H and H1 medicines.
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Global Study Finds Women Report More Pain Than Men
A global study of 6.1 million people found women reported more pain than men across 11 body sites, with pain rising fastest before age 55.