Health
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Two weeks after being hospitalised, India’s ex-FM Arun Jaitley’s health deteriorates
A multidisciplinary team of doctors is monitoring his condition. The health of former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, who is admitted…
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Gadkari, Javadekar visit AIIMS to enquire about Jaitley’s health
Former finance minister Arun Jaitley (Photo: PTI) As former finance minister Arun Jaitley continued to be critical at AIIMS here,…
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Despite calls to start over, US health system covers 90%
America’s much-maligned health care system is covering 9 out of 10 people, a fact that hasn’t stopped the 2020 presidential candidates from…
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Paleo diet may be bad for heart health
New research has found that people who follow the Paleolithic, or Paleo, diet have high levels of a blood biomarker…
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‘Toxic stress’: Addressing mental health needs in Sierra Leone
Kroo Bay is a slum in Sierra Leone’s capital Freetown. Roughly 7,000 people live on the densely populated 50-acre area…
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Insurers may deny health cover to diabetics dependent on insulin
I am 40 years old and have a health plan from my employer. I have diabetes and am planning to…
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9 Health and Nutrition Benefits of Pears
Pears are sweet, bell-shaped fruits that have been enjoyed since ancient times. They can be eaten crisp or soft. They’re…
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More evidence that ultra-processed foods could harm health
Previous research has suggested that consuming high levels of ultra-processed foods, such as packaged snacks and soda, could harm health.…
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Children from disadvantaged backgrounds at higher risk of obesity
Children with mothers with high levels of education accumulated three minutes more vigorous activity per day than those with low…
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Fighting for humane mental health treatment
This is one in a series of profiles showcasing some of Harvard’s stellar graduates. When Faraaz Mahomed surveys the global health landscape,…
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