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Secondary trauma (also called vicarious trauma or secondary traumatic stress) is the emotional toll of being repeatedly exposed to other people’s trauma – through their stories, images or distressing content….
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National Doctors Day, celebrated annually on July 1, serves as a poignant reminder of the indispensable role that doctors and healthcare professionals play in our lives. This year’s theme, ‘Healing…
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Why India’s younger and overall healthier generations are becoming so vulnerable to heart attacks?
Diabetes is a long-term condition where blood sugar (glucose) stays too high because the body either does not make enough insulin or cannot use it well. The main types of…
