preventive medicine

Gummies and fizzies for wellness? | We need to talk about nutraceuticals

With ‘candy’ offerings and catchy marketing spins, the Indian nutraceutical market is booming. Many are worried it piggybacks on poor science

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The ‘right to health’ goal and a role for Taiwan

Drones to deliver medicines for Char Dham pilgrims in case of emergency

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Polio: A leading virologist offers a beginner’s guide to the different viruses and vaccines

One in four patients who suffered a major heart attack had no known risk factors, Madras Medical College study finds

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Drugs for rare diseases get customs duty relief

WHO to consider adding obesity drugs to 'essential' medicines list

Apollo Hospitals organises mega health check for T.N. government employees

IMA has warned against overuse and misuse of antibiotics for viral cases.

Avoid antibiotics for seasonal cold and cough, says Indian Medical Association amid rising cases

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A child being administered with the Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) in Puducherry recently. The vaccine is given in a three-dose schedule

Tamil Nadu pursuing shortfall in supply of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines with Centre

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Only 1-2% of population who need palliative care have access to it: FICCI report

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Health Ministry not to procure fresh COVID-19 vaccines; surrenders ₹4,237 crore from vaccination budget

The precaution dose coverage in the 18-59 years age group that stood at 8.8% on August 12 is 16% as of September 30.

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