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India, Indonesia Sign Five MoUs on Health, Maritime Security, and Digital Development During Indonesian President's Visit
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India, Indonesia Sign Five MoUs on Health, Maritime Security, and Digital Development During Indonesian President's Visit

New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI): In a significant move to strengthen bilateral ties, the Union Government of India signed five Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Indonesian government during the State visit of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. The MoUs were signed on various fields including health cooperation, maritime safety

New Metrics of Waist Circumference and Waist-to-Height Ratio Emerge as More Effective Alternatives to BMI
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New Metrics of Waist Circumference and Waist-to-Height Ratio Emerge as More Effective Alternatives to BMI

In a significant breakthrough, contemporary medical research has concluded that Body Mass Index (BMI) is no longer an accurate indicator of obesity and fitness. The findings suggest that alternative metrics, such as waist circumference and waist-to-height ratio, provide a more nuanced understanding of potential health risks. "Traditional measurements like BMI

403 Healthcare Certifications Issued in Tamil Nadu, Government Seeks Improvement through Incentives
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403 Healthcare Certifications Issued in Tamil Nadu, Government Seeks Improvement through Incentives

Chennai, Dec 18 : The Union Health Ministry has awarded 403 quality certifications to healthcare facilities across Tamil Nadu, including National Quality Assurance Scheme (NQAS), Labour Room Quality Improvement Initiative (LaQshya) and MusQan recognitions. Union Health Minister Ma Subramanian handed over the certificates to healthcare workers at the Tamil Nadu Dr