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Pre-Covid Vaccination cuts post-infection deaths by 60%: ICMR Study
New Delhi: Covid vaccination before SARS-CoV-2 virus infection prevented 60 per cent post-infection deaths in India, according to a study led by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). A team from…
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Researchers show how the visual system contributes to memory
San Francisco: The key to understanding the working memory relies not only on what one is storing in memory but also why, say a group of researchers. According to the study published…
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Increasing peas and beans, limiting red meat safe for bone health, protein intake: Study
San Francisco: Increasing the consumption of legumes, such as peas and faba beans and reducing red meat consumption is safe for bone health and protein intake, a new study has shown. According…
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Blue-light glasses not helpful for eye health, sleep quality: Study
London: Spectacles that are marketed to filter out blue light probably make no difference to eye strain caused by computer use or to sleep quality, according to researchers, including one of Indian-origin.…
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After EG.5, WHO flags another Covid variant BA.2.86
New Delhi: After EG.5 raised concerns for a new Covid outbreak, the World Health Organization (WHO) has now flagged another sub-variant of Omicron BA.2.86, dubbed as BA.X. BA.2.86 is from Omicron’s BA.…
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Signs that indicate your bones are weak
New Delhi: Strong bones form the foundation of a healthy and active lifestyle, supporting our body’s structure and protecting vital organs. However, as we age, our bones naturally undergo a gradual loss…
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Reduced grey matter in brain linked to teen smoking, nicotine addiction
London: Levels of grey matter in two parts of the brain may be linked to a desire to start smoking during adolescence and the strengthening of nicotine addiction, a new study has…
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Pain a year after heart attack linked with higher death risk within 8 years
New York: Pain one year following a heart attack is common and has now been linked with a higher likelihood of death within the next 8 years, an alarming study revealed on…
- Andhra Pradesh
Forceps left in woman’s stomach during C-Section at Andhra hospital
Vijayawada: In a shocking incident of medical negligence, doctors allegedly left forceps in a woman’s stomach after her cesarean delivery at a government-hospital at Eluru in Andhra Pradesh. Nearly three months after…
- Technology
YouTube to remove videos promoting cancer misinformation
New Delhi: Google-owned YouTube on Tuesday said it will remove content that promotes “cancer treatments proven to be harmful or ineffective” or which “discourages viewers from seeking professional medical treatment”. The company…
- Health
This is how coronavirus jump from species to species
New Delhi: Throughout the pandemic, there has been much discussion of how Covid-19 infiltrates cells by hijacking a protein called ACE2 found on human cells. However, new research has revealed that ACE2…
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Earphone addiction causing hearing and speech disorders in Indians: Report
New Delhi: Indiscriminate use of headphones/earphones is pushing a significant number of people, even young children, towards hearing and speech disorders, said a new report on Monday. The report by the Indian…
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Gene therapy shows promise for children with kidney disease
London: British researchers have made a remarkable step forward in finding a potential cure for a type of childhood kidney disease. The team from the University of Bristol showed that just one…
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Exercise, yoga can boost lung function in adults with asthma
Beijing: Yoga and breathing control practices, in combination with aerobic training, are key for asthmatic people seeking to improve their lung function, a new peer-reviewed study has suggested. The research, published in…
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Superfood cardamom may increase appetite, burn fat: Study
New York: Want to maintain a lean body weight and reduce fat? The humble cardamom may be the perfect option, according to a new study that revealed a range of health and…
