Articles for Health Terms

Medical loan vs. personal loan: What’s the right option for your health care financing?
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Medical loan vs. personal loan: What’s the right option for your health care financing?

Live Mint  

In case of a sudden medical expenditure, Indians take a loan generally to bridge the gap. Personal loans have relatively low interest rates of about 10%, and they offer a low-cost source of funding for medical expenses compared to credit cards. Further, the rate of interest charged by these banks from you depends on several factors such as: your credit …

Personal Medical Personal Loans Loans Loan Personal Loan Medical Expenses
Do you know what trauma bonding actually means?
1 month ago

Do you know what trauma bonding actually means?

Live Mint  

At a recent gathering, someone said they had “trauma bonded" with another person over the challenges of working in similar roles—not an accurate use of the word. I asked a few mental health professionals if they could hypothetically replace “trauma bonding" with a clearer term, what would it be? “Trauma bonding in adult relationships often stems from attachment injury experienced …

Relationship Trauma Bonding Health Terms Attachment Trauma Bonding
Editor of America's oldest magazine makes astonishing outburst after Trump's 2024 election win
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Editor of America's oldest magazine makes astonishing outburst after Trump's 2024 election win

Daily Mail  

The editor of America's oldest magazine launched an astonishing outburst against Republicans following Donald Trump's electoral win this week. Laura Helmuth, the editor-in-chief of Scientific American, went on a rampage against Trump supporters in now-deleted posts on social media, calling them fascists, racists and sexists. Laura Helmuth, the editor-in-chief of Scientific American, went on a rampage against Trump supporters in …

Health Social Media Trump Scientific Democrat President Win
Medical curriculum revision sparks outrage by activists over omission of disability and transgender rights
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Medical curriculum revision sparks outrage by activists over omission of disability and transgender rights

New Indian Express  

The controversy led to widespread media coverage and public backlash, culminating in the withdrawal of the curriculum on Teachers' Day, September 5, 2024. While the revised curriculum was re-released on Thursday, the activists are disheartened by its failure to reintegrate disability competencies and adequately address transgender health issues. The curriculum dedicates eight hours to sports during the foundation course but …

Disability Transgender Curriculum Disability Competencies
Herbalife optimistic about great potential in China
8 months, 1 week ago

Herbalife optimistic about great potential in China

China Daily  

Stephan Gratziani, president of Herbalife, talks to media during an interview in Shanghai on Friday. China is expected to become the No 1 market globally for Herbalife, a Los Angeles-based health and wellness company, in five to seven years, said a senior company executive in a media interview in Shanghai on Friday. I do believe that China holds a lot …

China Company Shanghai Gratziani Herbalife
6 key factors to consider before buying a cancer insurance plan
1 year, 1 month ago

6 key factors to consider before buying a cancer insurance plan

Live Mint  

It is crucial to address the importance of having a comprehensive cancer insurance plan. This article highlights the key factors to consider when purchasing a cancer insurance plan, ensuring you make an informed decision for your health and financial well-being. Coverage and benefits When selecting a cancer insurance plan, carefully review the coverage offered. Ajay Shah, Head – Distribution, Care …

Health Cancer Insurance Treatment Coverage Period Plan
Former Arkansas U.S. Rep. Marion Berry, who served 7 terms, dies at 80
1 year, 10 months ago

Former Arkansas U.S. Rep. Marion Berry, who served 7 terms, dies at 80

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former U.S. Rep. Robert Marion Berry, an Arkansas Democrat who …

Congress Clinton Arkansas Inside Washington Washington Email Rep Berry
Excess Primary Healthcare Centres Established In State In Terms Of Population Ratio: State Tells Karnataka High Court
3 years, 3 months ago

Excess Primary Healthcare Centres Established In State In Terms Of Population Ratio: State Tells Karnataka High Court

Live Law  

The Karnataka Government has informed the High Court that an excess of 822 Public Health Centres have been established in terms of the population ratio in the state. The statement was made in a compliance report filed in response to the Public Interest Litigation filed by one Gurunath Vadde seeking to start a hospital at the gram panchayat level. In …

Court State Phc Primary Health Population Ratio
China rejects WHO’s terms for further study of coronavirus origin
3 years, 8 months ago

China rejects WHO’s terms for further study of coronavirus origin

LA Times  

China cannot accept the World Health Organization’s plan for the second phase of a study into the origins of the coronavirus, a senior Chinese health official said Thursday. Zeng Yixin, the vice minister of the National Health Commission, said he was “rather taken aback” that the plan includes further investigation of the theory that the virus might have leaked from …

China Coronavirus Origin Chinese Virus Study Lab
Coronavirus | Sri Lanka reports first death, terms Chennai COVID-19 ‘high-risk zone’
4 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus | Sri Lanka reports first death, terms Chennai COVID-19 ‘high-risk zone’

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka on Saturday reported its first COVID-19 death, of a 65-year-old patient, who had diabetes and renal health complications, Health Ministry officials said. Sri Lanka’s health officials have also detected four COVID-19 positive cases in people who recently returned from Chennai, prompting authorities to term Chennai a “high-risk” zone. “Two cases detected today and two more cases from earlier …

India Sri Lanka Chennai Lanka Sri Coronavirus Patients
Modicare to be part of India’s new pharma policy
7 years, 1 month ago

Modicare to be part of India’s new pharma policy

Live Mint  

Bengaluru: India’s ambitious National Health Protection Scheme, dubbed “Modicare”, proposed in the Union Budget 2018, will be part of a pharmaceutical policy to be announced soon. Inaugurating the India Pharma and India Medical Device 2018 in Bengaluru, chemicals and fertilizers minister Ananth Kumar said the government is currently seeking opinions on the draft pharma policy. While consultations are on between …

Health India Policy Pharma Scheme
Budget 2018 will boost economy, infrastructure, says Devendra Fadnavis; terms govt's decision to increase farmers' income 'historical'
7 years, 1 month ago

Budget 2018 will boost economy, infrastructure, says Devendra Fadnavis; terms govt's decision to increase farmers' income 'historical'

Firstpost  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday hailed the Union Budget, saying it was a big boost to sectors like infrastructure, economy, health care and job creation. Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday hailed the Union Budget, saying it was a big boost to sectors like infrastructure, economy, health care and job creation. Fadnavis said the provision of …

Health Care Crore Fadnavis Devendra Fadnavis