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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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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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‘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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‘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…
- Food
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…
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Researchers show effectiveness of migraine drugs in weight loss
Washington: Triptans, a commonly prescribed class of migraine drugs, may also be useful in treating obesity, a new study suggests. In studies on obese mice, a daily dose of triptan led animals…
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Growing up changes our brain’s reaction to understanding stories
Washington: Researchers have demonstrated the reaction of our brain alters from childhood to adulthood after it gets exposed to social or emotional stimuli shown in a particular film. The ability to perceive…
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Should my child have a COVID vaccine? Here’s what can happen when parents disagree
By Nicholas Wood | The Conversation Sydney: Australian children aged 5-11 are eligible to receive their COVID-19 vaccine from Sunday. For many parents, vaccinating their child is a shared decision with both…
