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96% of recent medical graduates apply for post-internship appointments – Health Ministry - Ada Derana
96% of recent medical graduates apply for post-internship appointments – Health Ministry Ada Derana
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Russian Health Minister concludes visit to Sri Lanka - Ada Derana
Russian Health Minister concludes visit to Sri Lanka Ada Derana
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15% Of Women In Sri Lanka Found To Be Obese - Ministry of Health - Newsfirst.
Recent health reports from Sri Lanka highlight significant public
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Weight loss treatments linked to lower risk of obesity-related cancers in people without diabetes
A study of more than 229,000 obese adults without diabetes in the United States has shown that weight loss drugs are associated with a decreased risk of obesity-related cancers. The research found that GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), such as semaglutide (brand names: Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (brand names: Mounjaro…
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Health Ministry looks into ‘red rain’ - Ada Derana
Health Ministry looks into ‘red rain’ Ada Derana
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Ada Derana
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Gone without a trace - At least 40 elderly persons reported missing to police since January - Jamaica Gleaner
The disappearance of at least 40 elderly
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Jamaica Gleaner
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One in three Sri Lankans suffers from high blood pressure — Health Ministry - Ada Derana
One in three Sri Lankans suffers from high blood pressure — Health Ministry Ada Derana
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Ada Derana
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Health Ministry issues guidelines for Avurudu games - The Morning
The Sri Lankan Health Ministry has recently released comprehensive guidelines for the
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The Morning
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Column | Love coffee? Have the last cup at this time for a better night’s sleep. - The Washington Post
Column | Love coffee? Have the last cup at this time for a better night’s sleep. The Washington PostSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
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The Washington Post
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Using patient-derived research models to study deadly DNA loops
New research is exploring the critical role of fragmented DNA, often
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MedicalXpress
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Researchers use new machine learning method to detect self-harm history hidden in veterans' medical records
Important mental health history is often present in medical records but hard to find, especially when it is missing from the diagnosis codes that clinicians, researchers, and health systems use to search for and count conditions.
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MedicalXpress
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ADHD ‘Masking’ May Help People Blend In But Harms Mental Health
New research highlights a significant concern regarding Attention-
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HealthDay