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02 Sep

A historic change in how Americans buy groceries is underway as SNAP benefit cuts begin

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A historic change in how Americans buy groceries is underway as SNAP benefit cuts begin On Monday, under new policy included in President Trump's tax law, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits that have provided low-income Americans with more purchasing power in the grocery store begin to go into effect. According to one estimate, it is "the largest cut to SNAP in history," a federal program which in one form or another dates back to the New Deal era and currently provides basic food assistance to more than 40 million people. Grocers large and small are bracing for the impact…
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02 Sep

Trump tells drugmakers to ‘justify the success’ of Covid meds after FDA limits vaccine approval

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Trump tells drugmakers to 'justify the success' of Covid meds after FDA limits vaccine approval President Donald Trump calls on pharmaceutical companies to "justify" success of Covid drugs . FDA approved latest round of vaccines Wednesday for people at higher risk of severe illness . FDA set new limits on who can receive vaccines for the virus . Trump fired CDC director Susan Monarez after she refused to resign . Read full story: Source
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14 Jul

India’s First Dual-Bay Robotic-Assisted Surgery Training Centre Inaugurated in Ghaziabad

Kumar AnshumanHealth
Mumbai: Union Minister Harsh Malhotra inaugurated the country’s first dual-bay robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) training centre at Yashoda Medicity in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad on Monday. The initiative is a joint effort between Yashoda Medicity and Intuitive, a global company specializing in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgical technologies. The new training facility is designed to train healthcare professionals in robotic-assisted procedures across a range of surgical specialities, including urology, gynaecology, and general surgery. According to officials, the dual-bay setup allows simultaneous training sessions or collaborative learning, which is expected to increase capacity and efficiency in skills development. Speaking at the launch, Malhotra emphasized…
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The Growing Crisis of Online Gaming Addiction 
10 Jul

The Growing Crisis of Online Gaming Addiction 

Sangeet SaritaColumn, Health, Technology, Wellness
What starts as harmless entertainment can sometimes spiral into something far more consuming. What harm could there be in playing a few online games to unwind? This is the primary thought with which one of my close friends started playing online games.  But slowly, almost without noticing, a few online games turned into hours of game play, days blurred, the outside world faded, screen time ballooned to several hours a day, friendships slipped away, work suffered. The breaking point came only when mental health had started dwindling; hypertension cripped in; and normal behavior has been replaced by irritability and silence. revealing just…
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Fernandez Hospital Honors Doctors on the occasion of Doctors’ Day 2025
01 Jul

Fernandez Hospital Honors Doctors on the occasion of Doctors’ Day 2025

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Hyderabad : On the occasion of Doctors’ Day, Dr Evita Fernandez, Chairperson and Managing Director of Fernandez Foundation honoured all the doctors fraternity reflecting on the quiet battles doctors fight each day — even as they bring life into the world and joy into families. Speaking about the occasion Dr Evita said, "For many of us, doctors are superhumans, magicians, healers. For some, they are scapegoats, guardians, and mere strangers. Yes, they heal hearts, mend bodies, and bring life into this world. But behind those masks and white coats stands a human who feels, who experiences fears, loses, and wins.  Their hearts ache when their…
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10% of Urban Professionals in the 31–40 Age Group at Moderate to High Cardiac Risk, Reveals MediBuddy Study
30 Jun

10% of Urban Professionals in the 31–40 Age Group at Moderate to High Cardiac Risk, Reveals MediBuddy Study

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Mumbai : MediBuddy, India’s largest digital healthcare company, has released new data revealing that approximately 8.1% of urban corporate employees show elevated cardiac risk, with the 31–40 age group being the most vulnerable. The findings are based on cardiac risk stratification and diagnostic reports collected from 11,779 individuals – 9,404 males and 2,370 females – between April 2024 and March 2025. 91.9% of urban corporate employees were found to be at low cardiac risk, while only 2.82% fell under the moderate risk category. In contrast, a recent ICMR-led national study reported that out of the 4,500 adults tested, just 84.9%…
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Dr. Hari Prasad N Joins Manipal Hospital Vijayawada as Consultant Urologist and Renal Transplant Surgeon
30 Jun

Dr. Hari Prasad N Joins Manipal Hospital Vijayawada as Consultant Urologist and Renal Transplant Surgeon

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Vijayawada, June XXX, 2025 – Manipal Hospital Vijayawada has announced the appointment of Dr. Hari Prasad N as Consultant Urology and Renal Transplant Surgeon. With a solid foundation in surgical excellence and academic achievement, Dr. Hari Prasad brings extensive expertise to his new role, offering advanced urological care to patients across Vijayawada. This strategic addition strengthens the hospital’s capabilities in handling complex renal and urological disorders with a focus on minimally invasive treatment approaches. Dr. Hari Prasad began his medical journey with an MBBS and went on to pursue an MS in General Surgery, earning the prestigious Chennabassavappa Memorial Award…
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Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar Launches First Aid Center for Puri Rathayatra Devotees
29 Jun

Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar Launches First Aid Center for Puri Rathayatra Devotees

Kumar AnshumanCulture, Health
Bhubaneswar: In a compassionate gesture towards the millions of devotees attending the iconic Rathayatra in Puri, Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar has inaugurated a dedicated First Aid Medical Center on Beach Road, opposite Puri Hotel. The initiative, aimed at providing timely medical assistance during the world’s largest chariot festival, was officially launched by Mr. Bejoy Changarath, Unit Head – Sales & Marketing, Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar. The center will remain operational throughout the 10-day Bahuda Yatra period, offering emergency care services to pilgrims and tourists. Staffed by a team of experienced doctors and paramedics, the facility is equipped to handle a wide range…
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Tempest Advertising Launches ‘Silent No More’ – A Campaign Across Four Cities on International Day Against Drug Abuse
26 Jun

Tempest Advertising Launches ‘Silent No More’ – A Campaign Across Four Cities on International Day Against Drug Abuse

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Hyderabad, June 26, 2025: In a powerful and emotional show of solidarity on the International Day Against Drug Abuse, Tempest Advertising launched an awareness initiative titled ‘Silent No More’. The initiative was aimed at encouraging individuals battling drug addiction to speak up, seek help, and take the first step toward recovery. Standing by the company’s theme for the year – Go Mad for Good, employees from Tempest Advertising took to the streets of Hyderabad, Pune, Bangalore and Mumbai holding bold placards and banners with the campaign’s message, urging individuals to acknowledge the issue, talk it out, and choose a better path. Messages such as “Every Scar Has a…
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