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Mondays had 13% more fatal heart attacks 2023

According to recent study, fatal heart attacks are most likely to occur at the start of the workweek. The British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) conference in Manchester, UK, discovered that Monday heart attacks were 13% more often than predicted. The Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland examined data…

V K Paul: India will reduce digital health disparity 2023

Dr. V K Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, stated on Monday that India, as the representative of the Global South, is committed to reducing the digital health divide by promoting digital solutions and innovation to support universal health coverage. “India’s digital products are for the global market. While delivering the keynote address at the session…

European Commission and WHO establish historic digital health effort to improve global health security 2023

In June 2023, WHO will adopt the European Union (EU) digital COVID-19 certification system to create a worldwide system that would enable global movement and safeguard individuals from health hazards, including pandemics. The WHO Global Digital Health Certification Network (GDHCN) will produce a wide range of digital goods to improve health for all, starting with…

Indian spices promote good aging 2023

Our fast-paced lifestyle makes healthy eating difficult. Convenience meals and packaged foods, stress, and pollution make people more susceptible to health issues. Clean eating and fresh food help here. We can regulate our food, but not environmental pollution. As more individuals become aware of this, Dr. Irfan Shaikh, Head of Medical and Scientific Affairs at…

Need DHA? Know its purpose 2023

Worldwide, fish is a staple dietary source. There are over 32,000 species of fish, but only a fraction of them are consumed as sustenance. Docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, is an omega-3 fatty acid that is abundant in oily animals like salmon. DHA has numerous health benefits and is an essential component of fish oil supplements.…

Lady Gaga on the mental health benefits of cosmetics: “Sometimes it cheers me up.” 2023

Following her mother’s advice, the singer Lady Gaga utilizes cosmetics to improve her own mental health. According to femalefirst.co.uk, the 36-year-old pop star is known for sporting a variety of looks and costumes throughout her career. She explained that her earliest recollections of fashion stem from her mother, who taught her that appearing “glamorous” could…

Vaccine development requires global cooperation: Mandaviya 2023

In his virtual address to the Global Vaccine Research Collaborative discussion on Saturday, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya emphasized the significance of international collaboration in vaccine research and development. The discussion, entitled “Vaccine Research and Development: Building Consensus for Future Health Emergencies Prevention, Preparedness, and Response,” was a joint initiative under India’s G20 Presidency. It…

Health in J&K to improve: RR Bhatnagar 2023

Saturday, the Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, stated that Jammu and Kashmir’s healthcare sector will see significant improvements as infrastructure and facilities are enhanced. He also said that the union territory is poised to witness the establishment of several medical colleges, a cancer hospital, and two All India Institute of Medical Sciences…

London startup Lindus Health announces insomina, tinnitus, and short-sightedness Studies 2023

Lindus Health will use its technology platform and machine learning to administer trials from beginning to end in order to expedite the delivery of treatments to patients in an effort to enhance and extend lives. The announcement comes as the company discloses it has raised $6 million to date from investors, including Firstminute, Seedcamp, and…

Why Indians are hesitant to accept mental health recommendations 2023

After telling her family she was homosexual, a Mumbai student sought counseling. My life was dreadful. I felt bad since my father disowned me. “I felt I let my family down,” Alina told DW under a pseudonym. The 25-year-old felt dismissed, hesitant, and low self-esteem after getting therapy. My therapist advised me to apologize to…