Health
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MonkeyPox is a serious health threat; in case of any symptom rush to your doctor
The first case of MonkeyPox was reported in India on July 15. It was, incidentally also the first one from the entire South East Asian region as per the WHO. A 35-year-old…
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The Marburg virus: urgent need to contain this close cousin of Ebola
Lagos: In July 2022 Ghana confirmed its first two cases of the deadly Marburg virus, a highly infectious disease in the same family as the virus that causes Ebola. The Conversation Africa’s…
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Delhi-NCR witnesses highest ever cases of infertility in 2021-22
New Delhi: The world’s first ‘test tube baby’ was born 43 years ago. The 25th of July is designated as World IVF Day to commemorate the birth. NOVA IVF Fertility, one of…
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Benefits of physical, mental activity on thinking differ in men and women?
Minneapolis: Studies have demonstrated that engaging in both physical and mental activities can prevent dementia and maintain cognitive function. According to a recent study, these advantages can differ for men and women.…
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High BP may double Omicron severity risk, even after booster dose: Study
New York: Having high blood pressure more than doubled a person’s risk for hospitalisation from an Omicron-variant — despite full vaccination, including a booster dose of the Covid vaccines, according to new…
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Current booster shots effective against vaccine evading Omicron: Study
New York: Although Omicron sub-variants have evolved to evade antibody responses from the primary Covid vaccine series, a new laboratory study suggests existing booster doses may elicit sufficient immune protection against severe…
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Researchers suggest that women experience higher rates of depression than men
Washington: Despite the fact that there are treatments for depression, many people find these treatments to be ineffective at times. In addition, women are more likely than males to have depression, but…
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Zika virus may have already become endemic in India: Experts
New Delhi: Even as a recent study led by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) showed the silent spread of Zika in many states, health experts on Monday said that the…
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‘Step therapy’ effective strategy for diabetic eye disease: Study
Washington: Clinical trial results suggest that a step strategy, in which patients with diabetic macular oedema start with a less expensive medicine and switch to a more expensive medicine if the vision…
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Green tea may significantly help in lowering diabetes: Study
Beijing: Drinking green tea may not only help in reducing your waistline, but may also prove beneficial in lowering diabetes, finds a study. Type 2 diabetes is a significant global public health…
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Covaxin can help control virus load, reduce disease severity: Study
New Delhi: Scientists have found that Covaxin, which is an inactivated whole-virion vaccine, induces robust immune memory to SARS-CoV-2 and its variants of concern that persists for at least six months after…
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‘Strange’ bleeding disease akin to Ebola kills 3 in Tanzania
London: Health officials in Tanzania have reported a “strange” bleeding disease, with no known cause, that has so far affected 13 people and claimed three lives, media reports said. The 13 Tanzanian…
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Study suggests sweetened, unsweetened coffee consumption linked to lower death risk
Washington: A new study has found that in comparison to non-coffee drinkers, adults who drank moderate amounts (1.5 to 3.5 cups per day) of unsweetened coffee or coffee sweetened with sugar were…
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Study reveals driving forces of Alzheimer’s disease
Washington: According to a recent study, the most common form of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease at present does not have a cure or effective therapy. The study suggested that due to gaps in…
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Are ultra-processed foods harmful? Experts present their argument
Washington: A study by the American Society for Nutrition outline the case for and against using the concept of ultra-processed foods to help inform dietary guidelines beyond conventional food classification systems. The…
