Canberra, July 9 (IANS) Chronic and mental conditions are having a growing impact on the health of Australians, according to a government report published on Thursday.The comprehensive biennial report on Australia’s health for 2026 from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) found that 61 per cent of Australians, or 15.4 million people, were living with at least one chronic long-term health condition in 2022 and 38 per cent were living with two or more.It said that Australians los…
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Bhopal, May 28 (IANS) Renowned Urdu poet Dr Bashir Badr, known for his expressive and evocative ‘shayri’ passed away in Bhopal on Thursday afternoon, leaving behind a rich literary legacy that spanned decades. He was 91.He breathed his last at around 12 noon at the age of 91.According to family members, Badr had been suffering from dementia for a long time, a condition that gradually eroded his memory and left him unable to recognise even close acquaintances. His health had been deteriorating st…
Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) Actress Lara Dutta admitted that even at the age of 80, her mother continues to teach her some valuable life lessons.In a heartfelt birthday post for her mommy dear, Lara shared that despite suffering from Alzheimer’s and Dementia for some time now, her mother has no complaints about life.”My (red heart emoji) is full!! My beautiful, gentle ( not so gentle when we were growing up!) mumma, turns 80 today!! She’s been living with Alzheimer’s and dementia for a while now b…
Patna, Feb 9 (IANS) The political temperature in Bihar escalated sharply on Monday after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar referred to former Chief Minister Rabri Devi as a “girl” during proceedings in the Bihar Legislative Council.The remark triggered strong reactions from the opposition, with Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav launching a personal and political attack on the Chief Minister.Taking to social media platform X, Tejashwi Yadav accused Nitish Kumar of possessing what he described…