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High salt intake, uncontrolled BP raise stroke risk in Kashmir
Excessive salt consumption, uncontrolled high blood pressure, obesity, unhealthy dietary habits and physical inactivity are among the major factors increasing the risk of stroke.
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Breast Cancer in Kashmir: Experts flag late diagnosis, urge early detection and treatment
Breast cancer experts in Kashmir warn of late diagnosis, with studies reporting 70–73% of patients presenting at stage III, and urge early detection and treatment.
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Fatty liver disease in 64% of newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetes patients in Kashmir: Study
A Kashmir study found MASLD in 64% of 272 newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetes patients, with higher prevalence among women and those with obesity.
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Why Mental Health Apps Encourage Those Who Feel ‘I Have No One to Talk To’ to Reach Out
In a world where many feel isolated, mental health apps are emerging as a beacon of hope for those who think "I Have No One To Talk To."
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NHM Strike: Kashmir hospitals told to reshuffle staff, protect essential services
Kashmir health authorities have directed hospitals to reshuffle regular staff and duty rosters to maintain essential services amid the continuing NHM strike.
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Patients seek female staff for ECG tests at Pampore hospital
Patients at Sub-District Hospital Pampore urge Health Minister Sakeena Itoo to provide female staff for ECG tests on women, citing privacy and comfort.
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NHM strike enters fourth day in J&K as SKUAST-K veterinary interns intensify protest
NHM employees remain on strike across J&K, while SKUAST-K veterinary interns seek a stipend hike from ₹6,000 to ₹23,000 and written government assurance.
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People seek OPD services at AIIMS Awantipora as deadline passes
AIIMS Awantipora missed its August 2026 OPD deadline, prompting Kashmir residents to seek immediate services and a clear operationalisation timeline.
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Kashmir’s 2019 experience should be a warning for India: Mehbooba Mufti
Mehbooba Mufti urged Indians to defend constitutional rights, saying Jammu and Kashmir’s experience after the 2019 changes should serve as a warning.
Muslims should not have to prove their patriotism: Farooq Abdullah
Farooq Abdullah criticised the BJP and RSS over questions about Muslim patriotism and alleged voter deletions in Uttar Pradesh at a New Delhi gathering.
J&K Agriculture graduates call off 42-day strike after talks with minister
Unemployed agriculture graduates in J&K have called off their 42-day strike after Agriculture Minister Javed Dar discussed recruitment and cadre merger proposals.
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NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para
Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.
When ‘come back tomorrow’ becomes a public service failure
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