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Health sector in Telangana is in bad shape, says CAG report

Hyderabad, March 27 : The Comptroller and Auditor General of India, in its Audit Report on ‘General & Social Sector’ pertaining to Government of Telangana for the year ended March 2016, has exposed several deficiencies in the health sector. Following are the excerpts of CAG report which was presented in the Telangana State Legislative Assembly […]

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Psychological Effects of Fasting

Traditionally fasting is associated with religious observance as followers of the world’s major religions practice some form of fasting. Medical research on fasting has shown benefits in areas of obesity, cancer, lupus, skin conditions, allergies, addictions, blood pressure, etc. There is now also increasing research on psychological benefits of fasting. Let’s first look at how […]

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Business News

Tobacco retailers demand review of ‘85% graphic health warnings’ on products

Retailers of paan, bidi, cigarette and other tobacco products came out on streets in Hyderabad today protesting against a new rule to implement 85% graphic health warnings on tobacco products in India. The new rule, which requires 85% graphic health warnings to be carried on tobacco products, is seen by micro retailers of tobacco products […]

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Health Opinion

Youth Makes His Mouth Trash Bin

Last month, a young man walked into my clinic. A frail looking man, appearing much older than his actual age. He was a 27 year old guy with the looks of a distressed 40 year old person. His eyes kept telling me that he has had sleepless nights. His skin was pale, hair were frail, […]

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Modern Youth and Health Issues

Dr. Ahmed Siddiqui for Hyderabad Youth Mirror # Health is the most precious gift from our creator. Its importance is often realized when disease strikes. In whatever level a disease may be, be it minor or major, it always hurts. Major diseases tend to strike at a later part of our life due to years […]

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Health

Youth and Depression Management

Prof. Amber Haque for Hyderabad Youth Mirror # Youth is a time for aspirations, dreams, and fantasies. It is a time when healthy young people are generally carefree and sometimes very confident. They may even be ready to conquer the world! But there are youth who slip into the other extreme, a condition called depression. […]