The Union Health Ministry has urged people to monitor alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels as an early indicator of liver injury. Experts explain what ALT measures are, who should be tested, and why both high and normal ALT levels require careful interpretation
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Read article →Malnutrition, unhealthy dietary behaviours, and a suboptimal dietary intake all have an impact on the occurrence, development, and prognosis of chronic pain
Read article →Extreme heat can kill by causing heat stroke, or aggravating cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, with older people among the most vulnerable
Read article →India's health system has emerged as more self-reliant, accessible, affordable, modern and people-centric as compared to earlier times says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
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