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21 December, 2020

Antibodies depleting faster in elderly patients: Study

A study conducted by the Transfusion Medicine Department of King George's Medical University (KGMU) has found that the antibodies are…

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12 December, 2020

Researchers develop sensor to detect fatty liver disease

Researchers have developed a diagnostic tool, based on nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), that could be used to detect fatty liver…

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12 December, 2020

Signs of Blood Clot You Should Never Ignore

Most of the time, blood clots are a good thing. When you get injured, you need your blood to solidify…

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12 December, 2020

Heart disease now killing more people than ever before: WHO

Heart disease, which has remained the leading cause of death at the global level for the last 20 years, is…

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6 December, 2020

Cancer survivors at higher risk of dying from flu: Study

Survivors from a wide range of cancers are more likely than people in the general population to be hospitalised or…

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6 December, 2020

Reasons why you’re not losing weight

Countless guides exist on how to lose weight, which makes it hard to figure out what approach is right for…

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21 November, 2020

‘Singh Thattha’ to protect bearded doctors on COVID duty

A UK research team’s innovative beard covering technique, dubbed as the ‘Singh Thattha’, which enables bearded medics to wear a…

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21 November, 2020

KEEP YOUR LEGS STRONG

When we are old, our feet must always remain strong. As we age, we should not be afraid of our…

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21 November, 2020

Global Covid-19 cases surpass 57mn mark: Johns Hopkins

The overall number of global coronavirus cases has surpassed the 57 million mark, while the deaths have surged to more…

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7 November, 2020

Mutation in novel coronavirus may have made it more contagious: Study

The novel coronavirus is accumulating genetic mutations, one of which may have made it more contagious, according to a study…

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7 November, 2020

Abnormal BP while sleeping can increase stroke risk: Study

People who experience high blood pressure while sleeping are more likely to experience future cardiovascular disease especially heart failure, even…

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7 November, 2020

Vitamin B3 can protect skin cells from UV-induced skin cancer

A form of vitamin B3 can protect skin cells from the effects of ultraviolet (UV) exposure which is the main…

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17 October, 2020

Indian American co-founded company and University of Houston partner for COVID-19 vaccine

HOUSTON (TIP): The University of Houston (UH) has joined hands with an Indian American co-founded biotech company, AuraVax Therapeutics, to develop a 'differentiated-approach' vaccine…

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17 October, 2020

India fares poorly in hunger index

Country has the highest prevalence of ‘wasted children’; even Bangladesh and Pakistan score better NEW YORK (TIP): India has the…

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17 October, 2020

Beware of the consequences of disregarding recommendations of health experts

Politicians all over the world, by and large, are guided by similar lust for power. For them, all is fair…

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26 September, 2020

On Ravi Batra’s article ‘Can the United States Renege on the Payment Due to the WHO?’

Dear Indrajit, I found it very interesting to read Ravi Batra’s legitimate complaint against the Government of China in his…

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12 September, 2020

COVID-19 could fuel more conflict, poverty, starvation, says UN

26 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 and more than 860,000 deaths. Roughly a third of the cases and fatalities are…

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4 September, 2020

The U.S.-India health-care partnership will be crucial in the battle against the coronavirus

  The India-U.S. partnership in medical research has been complemented by the strength of our cooperation in pharmaceuticals. India’s capabilities…

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31 July, 2020

Indian Owned Dallas Textiles Company Creates PPE Division During Pandemic

DALLAS (TIP): More than 35 million (and counting) pieces of personal protection equipment (PPE) have been shipped to hospitals, school districts and…

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31 July, 2020

US coronavirus death toll passes 150,000: Johns Hopkins

The country recorded more than 4.38 million total cases. WASHINGTON (TIP): More than 150,000 people have died of COVID-19 in…

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31 July, 2020

Oxford vaccine shows protection against COVID-19 in monkeys: Study

Preliminary results from this research were used to facilitate the start of clinical trials of the vaccine in humans, the…

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26 July, 2020

Indian-origin nurse in Singapore conferred with President’s Award

SINGAPORE (TIP):  A 59-year-old Indian-origin nurse in Singapore has been conferred with the President's Award for Nurses for serving on…

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11 July, 2020

Global Indian Trade and Cultural Council, USA in collaboration with Consulate General of India Launches a Series of Webinars

The first  Webinar on Augmenting US-India Healthcare Relations under Covid Challenge organized on June 1 NEW YORK (TIP) :The first…

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11 July, 2020

Indian Origin Founder of South African Hindu political party dies of Covid

JOHANNESBURG (TIP): Jayraj Bachu, a founding member and national leader of South Africa's only Hindu political party, has succumbed to…

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11 July, 2020

Indian American Houston-Area Cardiologist Settles Allegations

HOUSTON (TIP): Advanced Cardiovascular Care Center P.A. and its owner and administrator have agreed to pay $400,000 to resolve allegations…

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26 June, 2020

Indian origin doctor beats COVID-19 to feature in Hollywood flick

NEW YORK /ROHTAK (TIP): Nephrologist Dr Pooja Bhatia Malhotra, who hails from Rohtak, had contracted the deadly disease coronavirus while…

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17 June, 2020

Karela – Sindhi style

Connoisseur’s Choice Karela – Sindhi style   Karela or Bitter Gourd has multiple Health benefits Its uses are varied, and…

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12 June, 2020

Indian American Surgeon led team performs Lung Transplant on COVID-19 Patient

CHICAGO (TIP): For the first time, surgeons led by an Indian American at Northwestern Medicine performed a double-lung transplant on…

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6 June, 2020

FIA Chairman Ramesh Patel Passes Away

EDISON, NJ (TIP): Ramesh Patel, Chairman for life of Federation of Indian Associations NY/NJ/ CT (FIA), the organization which organizes…

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29 May, 2020

A Webinar on Augmenting US-India Healthcare Relations under Covid Challenge

NEW YORK (TIP): Global Indian Trade and Cultural Council, USA in collaboration with Consulate General of India, NY has started…

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