A new India has to be built on the foundation of a healthy India. Countries around the globe have kept healthcare at the core of their economic development. The socio-economic benefit of a strong healthcare sector not only translates into the creation of a healthy and more productive community but is also one of the world’s largest and fastest growing sectors.
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On 1 November, Kerala kick-started a scheme to distribute generic drugs free to all patients in five government medical college hospitals and three general hospitals in Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Kozhikode. A total of 952 drugs, including antibiotics and those for cancer, respiratory, cardiac, ophthalmic and ENT ailments, will be procured and supplied by the Kerala Medical Services Corporation (KMSCL) to these hospitals.
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As per the study published in journal Scientific Reports, a new organ of human body has been discovered which is termed as “Interstitium”. According to the study, it may be one of the largest organs of the human body. Researchers have found a network of fluid cells completely surrounded by the connective tissues which fills the space between human body organs. Let’s know more about the Interstitium:
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Eating lots of sugar over time can cause you to gain weight and scientific evidence shows that being overweight increases the risk of 13 different types of cancer, most importantly - breast, colon, womb, kidney, pancreas & esophagus, says Kabir Rehmani, Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncology, Fortis Hospital, Noida. Read on to find out the indirect link between cancer risk and sugar
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World diabetes day was first observed on 14th November 1991 by the initiative of world health organisation and International diabetes federation. This day was created in response to growing health threat in the world by diabetes. More than 160 countries in the world campaign for the awareness of diabetes which affect more than 1 billion people. The theme of World Diabetes Day 2017 is Women and Diabetes. What is Diabetes? When the Pancreas stop making Insulin or body cannot use the Insulin produced by the pancreas it results in the Diabetes. Insulin acts as a catalyst when the human body converts glucose into energy. Insulin helps glucose to be consumed by the cells. There are three types of Diabetes - Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes and GDM (Gestational diabetes). A Diabetic patient must have these things handy to fight this chronic disease:
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There is no doubt that regular exercise is good for our physical health and longevity. Exercise is also beneficial for our mental health and cognitive function. The research that was published in the journal Neurology showed that regular exercise may help slow or prevent brain shrinkage in people in the very early stages of the Alzheimer’s disease.Many other studies show that physical activity helps to boost overall brain power, and increase productivity and mood. If you dread workout, hopefully, you will change your mind after you read the following reasons exercise is good for your brain:
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