Health & Fitness
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Understanding Ulcerative Colitis: The Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affecting the inner lining of the large intestine (colon). It causes inflammation and ulcers, leading to a range of uncomfortable and disruptive symptoms. While there’s no cure for UC, effective management options exist to offer a good quality of life. Symptoms & Diagnosis: The hallmark symptom of UC is bloody…
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Cheese Alert! Multiple Retailers Recall Dairy Products Over Listeria Fears
Hold the cheese! Several major retailers, including Costco and Trader Joe’s, are pulling dairy products from their shelves due to potential Listeria contamination linked to Rizo-López Foods Inc. The recall, encompassing cheese, yogurt, and sour cream, comes after the CDC linked the products to a multistate Listeria outbreak, causing concern for consumers. What’s Recalled? The recall encompasses roughly 60 dairy…
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What is Intermittent Fasting? Can Intermittent Fasting Optimize Your Health and Fitness? Here is the Answer
Intermittent fasting (IF) has exploded in popularity as a health and wellness trend, but amidst the hype, confusion often arises. What exactly is it? How does it work? And most importantly, is it right for you? This comprehensive guide aims to answer these questions and empower you to make informed decisions about incorporating IF into your life. Understanding the Core:…
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Smile Train India Builds the First Cleft-Inclusive Image Repository on Shutterstock
During National Lipstick Day in July, which falls in the National Cleft Awareness Month; Smile Train – the world’s largest cleft focused charity, saw an opportunity to spark meaningful conversations around the inhibition that women with a cleft feel while wearing a bright shade of lipstick. Shutterstock collection features stock images of cleft-affected women, ready to be used by diverse…
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Lords Mark Industries Ltd. Files Patent for its Bio-chemistry Reagents and Targets a Revenue of 200 Crore
Comes with 99.7 percent accuracy, the highest level of sensitivity and a shelf-life of 24 months To leverage its Pan-India distribution network comprising of over 300 dealers Plans to export to SAARC, African and Eastern Europe countries LordsMed, the global healthcare division of Lord’s Mark Industries Ltd., has launched a set of 10 world-class re-agent and diagnostic testing kits for…
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11 Years of Determination: Man Completes 11K Run, Proving Anything is Possible After Transplant
Celebrating a triumph not just medical, but deeply personal, Gleneagles Hospital Bengaluru witnessed an inspiring milestone. Mr. Pradeep Kumar, a kidney transplant recipient for 11 years, crossed the finish line of an 11-kilometer run, symbolizing a journey of resilience, unwavering spirit, and the limitless potential of the human body. Mr. Pradeep Kumar, accompanied by the dedicated medical team from Gleneagles…
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CHD Awareness Week: Join the Fight to Save Lives and Raise Awareness
Genesis Foundation is one of the largest NGOs that facilitates the medical treatment of underprivileged children suffering from a congenital heart defect. The Foundation has also been striving to build awareness about the condition at the grassroot level to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment especially in underserved areas. “We are driven by a single thought that life precedes everything, and…
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Genetic Diseases to be Detected in Fetus; State-of-the-art Technology at Sabine Hospital, Kerala
Sabine Hospital, a Kerala based IVF hospital is all set to install a state-of-the-art machine which detects genetic diseases inside the womb. The machine, named Next Generation Sequencer (NGS) will be used to detect genetic diseases in fetuses. The NGS machine will be installed at the hospital as part of its mission to make advanced diagnosis and treatment affordable to…
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CrisprBits’ OmiCrisp Tracks Omicron-derived JN.1 Variant in Sewage Samples in Bengaluru
The test is currently being used to monitor sewage samples in 14 localities in Bengaluru OmiCrisp is a testing platform for rapid diagnosis and surveillance of SARS-CoV2 Bengaluru-based startup CrisprBits Private Limited, has developed OmiCrisp, a CRISPR based testing platform for rapid diagnosis and surveillance of SARS-CoV2. The CRISPR based test not only detects the virus, but also distinguishes variants…
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HCL Healthcare Marks a Decade of Pioneering Preventive Health and Wellness Solutions in Corporate India
Today, HCL Healthcare, a trailblazer in providing preventive health and wellness solutions to Indias corporate sector, commemorates its 10th anniversary. Over the last ten years, HCL Healthcare has been at the forefront of defining the preventive healthcare movement by delivering bespoke wellness programs to a diverse range of industries across the country, supported by a dedicated team of over 860…
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