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Delhi Health Sector - A Key Focus Area of Delhi Govt
In 2021-22, it stood at Rs 9,934 crore, which was reduced to Rs 9,769 crore in FY 2022-23.In this year’s budget, while no new major projects were announced, govt allocated Rs 194 crore for the purchase of new ambulances for centralised accident and trauma services in Delhi.
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Read more at The Times of India
Type 2 Diabetes in Young Adults
New research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May) suggests that having a low birthweight together with being overweight in young adulthood (but not childhood) contributes to the development of type 2 diabetes at an early age (59 years or younger) in men. Importantly, the study involving over 34,000 Swedish men found that those born with a lower birthweight (<2.5 kg/5 lbs 8oz) who were
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Health Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet
In a recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers investigate the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) and physical activity interventions on overweight and obese participants by measuring changes in fecal metabolomic- and gut microbiota. The study includes a high intake of healthy vegetables, legumes, fruits, whole cereals, and nuts, moderate intake of seafood, low intake of dairy products and processed meats, as well as olive oil comprising the primary fat source.
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Plant-Based Diets in Children - A Systematic Review
Study: Plant-Based Diets in Children: Secular Trends, Health Outcomes, and a Roadmap for Urgent Practice Recommendations and Research—A Systematic Review. The global shift towards plant-based diets, including vegan and vegetarian, is noted in high-income countries. Concerns remain regarding the impact of additives on the microbiome and preliminary associations with a risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer.
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Read more at News-Medical.Net
Mental Health and Wellbeing at the ANU College of Science
staff at the ANU College of Science share what methods work for them. Their approach is universal: it’s ok to talk about mental health, and to take the time needed to nurture it.
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Read more at ANU College of Science
Military Veterans Feel Kicked to the Curb After St. Bernards Ends Business Relationship With United Healthcare
St. Bernards ended negotiations with UHC on Friday, March 1. U.S. Army Veteran and Pocahontas Resident Bill Carroll had been waiting months to get approved for heart surgery. He said his VA health insurance is covered by UHC.
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Read more at KAIT
Mahnoor Hussain and the Spirit of Feminism
Hussain's exhibition delves into complex themes of women’s and reproductive health. The 16 paintings, carefully curated by Nainvi Vora GS, a PhD candidate in the Department of History of Art and Architecture, offer an exploration of these issues.
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Read more at The Brown Daily Herald
Druid Hills Middle School Cafeteria Fails Health Inspection
In March 2023, the school’s cafeteria got a perfect score. In October, the score dropped to 86. The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) acknowledged the failure.
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Read more at Atlanta News First
Hollywood Basic Crafts and IATSE Open Talks on Pension and Health
The first day of bargaining followed a massive rally on Sunday. The talks started at 2 p.m. with an unusually large delegation of crew unions on hand. It is expected to take place under a media blackout.
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Read more at Variety
COVID-19 Pandemic Threats to Health Care
Threats to health care locations and those who work there are surging, analysts say. The brew of hot-button socio-medical issues litigated both in the public square and in the courts will "amplify the health care sector's visibility as a potential target for attack by domestic extremists, according to a briefing memo issued by the Department of Homeland Security.
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Read more at ABC News