How Yoga made Indian astronaut Rakesh Sharma fearless in space

How Yoga made Indian astronaut Rakesh Sharma fearless in space

Bengaluru, June 19 - NV Raghuram, yoga teacher of Indian astronaut Rakesh Sharma and the founder of Yoga Bharati, on Wednesday revealed that yoga made Sharma "fearless and more adaptable than any other astronaut" in his team.

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SC issues notice on tribal students’ plea demanding participation in NEET-UG retest

SC issues notice on tribal students’ plea demanding participation in NEET-UG retest

New Delhi, June 20 - The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice on a plea filed by a batch of tribal students from Meghalaya seeking directions to the National Testing Agency (NTA) to permit them to appear in NEET-UG retest since they had

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Extensive preparations for PM Modi’s mega Yoga event in J&K’s Srinagar

Extensive preparations for PM Modi’s mega Yoga event in J&K’s Srinagar

Srinagar, June 20 - Extensive preparations have been going on for the last five days to ensure the grand success of the 10th International Day of Yoga celebrations in J&K’s Srinagar city in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to participate.

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World’s citizens to gather at UN to showcase yoga’s power to unite

World’s citizens to gather at UN to showcase yoga’s power to unite

United Nations, June 20 - Citizens from around the globe will gather here on Friday to show the uniting power of yoga across boundaries and divisions as the world organisation celebrates the 10th International Day of Yoga.

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V-P Dhankhar praises Modi govt for mission to eradicate Sickle Cell disease

V-P Dhankhar praises Modi govt for mission to eradicate Sickle Cell disease

Bhopal, June 19 - Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday appreciated the Narendra Modi-led government for its aggressive approach to eradicate 'Sickle Cell' disease from the country.

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We reiterate our commitment to overcome Sickle Cell Disease: PM Modi

We reiterate our commitment to overcome Sickle Cell Disease: PM Modi

New Delhi, June 19 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on World Sickle Cell Day on Wednesday reiterated that his government is committed to overcoming this disease.

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Second Australian state reports confirmed case of bird flu

Second Australian state reports confirmed case of bird flu

Sydney, June 19 - Testing results confirmed on Wednesday that the highly contagious bird flu, also known as avian influenza, was detected at a poultry farm in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW).

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41 Jordanians die during Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia amid soaring heat

41 Jordanians die during Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia amid soaring heat

Cairo, June 18 - At least 41 Jordanians have died due to heatstroke during the Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, Jordan officials said on Tuesday, as temperatures soared in recent days.

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What’s this ‘rare sensory hearing loss’ that singer Alka Yagnik was diagnosed with?

What’s this ‘rare sensory hearing loss’ that singer Alka Yagnik was diagnosed with?

New Delhi, June 18 - Veteran Bollywood singer Alka Yagnik, who revealed that she has been diagnosed with a "rare sensory hearing loss" due to a viral attack, has suffered a type of hearing loss caused by damage to the inner ear or

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Yoga nurtures physical, mental and spiritual growth: Ayush Minister

Yoga nurtures physical, mental and spiritual growth: Ayush Minister

New Delhi, June 18 - Union Minister of State for Ayush, Prataprao Jadhav, said on Tuesday that yoga nurtures physical, mental, and spiritual growth while also promoting societal harmony.

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Patient disruptions in South Korea rise amid doctors’ nationwide 1-day strike

Patient disruptions in South Korea rise amid doctors’ nationwide 1-day strike

Seoul, June 18 (IANS) Patients nationwide in South Korea experienced increased healthcare disruptions on Tuesday, having to return home without treatment or endure long waits, as neighbourhood clinics closed as part of a general strike by doctors protesting the medical school quota hike.

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Robotic surgery removes complex tumour in newly-wed at Delhi hospital

Robotic surgery removes complex tumour in newly-wed at Delhi hospital

New Delhi, June 17 - Using cutting-edge robotic technology, doctors at the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital have removed a complex tumour located between the bladder and the uterus of a young woman.

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New Zealand researchers use new algorithms to manage bird flu

New Zealand researchers use new algorithms to manage bird flu

Wellington, June 18 - New Zealand researchers use new algorithms to speed up response times to serious biosecurity and epidemic threats such as bird flu.

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Union Minister Nadda presides over review meeting of pharma dept

Union Minister Nadda presides over review meeting of pharma dept

New Delhi, June 15 - Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda along with Minister of State Anupriya Patel presided over a review meeting of the Department of Pharmaceuticals on Saturday.

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New device to help doctors spot life-threatening infections in cancer patients remotely

New device to help doctors spot life-threatening infections in cancer patients remotely

San Francisco, June 16 - US-based firm Leuko, founded by a research team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), has developed a device that will give doctors a non-invasive way to monitor cancer patients' health during chemotherapy -- without the need of

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Doctors’ group in S.Korea offers to vote on walkout if govt accepts 3 demands

Doctors’ group in S.Korea offers to vote on walkout if govt accepts 3 demands

Seoul, June 16 - South Korea's biggest doctors' group on Sunday offered to hold a vote on whether to go ahead with a mass walkout this week if the government accepts three demands, including revisiting the issue of increasing medical school admissions.

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4th case of African swine fever confirmed in S.Korea this year

4th case of African swine fever confirmed in S.Korea this year

Seoul, June 16 - South Korea has confirmed a fourth case of African swine fever (ASF) from pig farms this year, officials said on Sunday.

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Products from Chinese firms found to contain harmful substances

Products from Chinese firms found to contain harmful substances

Seoul, June 14 - Some of the cosmetics and children's water toys sold on three overseas e-commerce retail platforms have been found to contain harmful substances far exceeding the permitted safety levels, a state-run consumer organisation said on Friday.

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The truth about testosterone: Why supplements may not be the answer for aging men

The truth about testosterone: Why supplements may not be the answer for aging men

You’ve probably heard the commercials for testosterone supplements, promising to restore the vigor and strength of your youth (not to mention weight loss). These advertisements often paint an enticing picture of regaining lost vitality with just a simple pill or injection. However, the

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Supporting Mature Students

Supporting Mature Students

The traditional medical school model, which requires students to uproot their lives and shoulder significant debt, is a barrier to the mature student aiming to make a career change and commence their medical studies. In contrast, the International University of the Health Sciences

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