Health
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WHO names ‘Eris’ COVID strain variant of interest
New Delhi: The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated a new strain of Covid-19 — ‘EG.5’ or ‘Eris’ as a “variant of interest” as cases rise globally. “EG.5 is a descendent lineage…
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AI-powered automated microscope accurately detects Malaria in travelers
New Delhi: An international team of researchers has tested the accuracy of an automated microscope, combined with AI software, to identify malaria parasites in blood samples of travellers in a true clinical…
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Conjunctivitis: Doctors warn against irrational use of steroid eye drops
New Delhi: Amid a surge in conjunctivitis and eye flu cases in the national capital, doctors have warned against the irrational use of steroid eye drops, saying it may bring temporary relief…
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No shortage of HIV drug Dolutegravir: Mandaviya
New Delhi: Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday told the Parliament that there is no nation-wide shortage of HIV drug Dolutegravir. His assurence came in response to a…
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Radiation therapy gives mouth cancer patient new life
New Delhi: For 45-year-old Gagan Wadhwa, life came to a standstill after he was diagnosed with mouth cancer as a result of chewing tobacco. The Delhi resident — an avid gym lover…
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Short bursts of vigorous activity may reduce cancer risk: Study
Sydney: A total of just 4.5 minutes of vigorous activity, lasting one minute each, that makes you huff and puff during daily tasks could reduce the risk of some cancers by up…
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Heat wave and high pollution double heart attack risk: Study
Beijing: The combination of soaring heat and smothering fine particulate pollution may double the risk of heart attack deaths, according to a new study of more than 202,000 heart attack deaths in…
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Hands-on experience can help healthcare workers appreciate AI more: Report
New Delhi: As artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly finds its way into healthcare, physicians can recognise the true value of its advantages in clinical practice more prominently after successful implementation and regular usage…
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Is snacking good or bad for your health? It depends
London: Love to munch on snacks in between your meals? Beware, late-night nibbles or snacking on highly processed foods could negatively affect health, according to a study. Snacking is becoming increasingly popular,…
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40 per cent COVID survivors at risk of diabetes: top endo says
Chandigarh: Those who survived Covid-19 remain at a 40 per cent elevated risk for diabetes in the first year. A subsequent post-pandemic wave of new diabetes patients may be expected. Also diabetes,…
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50 per cent of healthcare pros endorse AI in clinical practice
New Delhi: About 50 per cent of healthcare industry professionals with prior experience in artificial intelligence (AI) have strongly endorsed its use in clinical practice and administrative tasks, according to a report…
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Long-term COVID-19 symptoms linked to cognitive impairment
London: Researchers have found that people with longer-term Covid-19 symptoms including brain fog showed reduced performance in tasks testing different mental processes up to two years after infection with the virus. Researchers…
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Omega-3 fatty acids may boost your lung health: Study
New York: Omega-3 fatty acids, which are abundant in fish and fish oil supplements, now appear promising for maintaining lung health, according to new evidence from a large, multi-faceted study in healthy…
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Microwaving food containers can expose you to toxic nanoplastics: Study
New York: Do you microwave food containers to heat your baby’s food and drink? It could be hazardous, warned a study. Experiments in the lab by researchers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln…
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Love your espresso coffee? It may prevent risk of Alzheimer’s
London: Your morning shot of espresso coffee might do more than just wake you up. A laboratory study conducted by Italian researchers showed that the popular drink may also prevent the risk…