Health
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IIT Madras-led study shows how human activity affects aerosol and climate
Research by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has shown the profound influence of human activities on cloud-forming aerosols.
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Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes may affect men and women differently: Study
While both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes raise the risk of heart disease and death, the effect is pronounced…
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WHO urges action to prioritise pregnant, lactating women in TB research, vaccine trials
The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged the global health community to prioritise pregnant and lactating women in research and…
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Omega-3 fatty acid-rich diet may help boost eye health in children: Study
A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids is not only good for adults, but also crucial to ward off the…
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Just 1 hour of social media reels on smartphones can cause eye fatigue: Study
Facing digital eye strain? According to a study, just one hour of scrolling social media reels on smartphones can cause…
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Highly sensitive people more likely to experience depression, anxiety: Study
People with sensitive personalities are more likely to experience mental health problems like depression and anxiety, according to a study…
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Study claims paracetamol may not be safe during pregnancy
While paracetamol or acetaminophen has long remained the first choice of painkiller in pregnancy, a new study claims it may…
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Probiotics for preterm babies may lower antibiotic-resistant bacteria in gut: Study
Preterm babies with very low birth weight who received a probiotic alongside antibiotics had fewer multidrug-resistant bacteria and a more…
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Scientists find biological signals to predict course of chronic kidney disease
A simple blood or urine test may now help better predict how chronic kidney disease is likely to progress, according…
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AI can help detect early larynx cancer from sound of voice: Study
A team of US scientists showed that Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help detect early larynx or voice box cancer from…
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Experiencing stalking may raise heart disease, stroke risk in women by over 40 pc: Study
Women who experienced being stalked are more than 40 per cent likely to develop heart disease and stroke, according to…
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Surgical implant can slow down vision loss caused by blinding eye disease: Study
Vision loss caused by a blinding eye disease can be slowed with a neuroprotective surgical implant, according to a study.
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Over 150 ASHA workers trained to detect cancer at early stage in Delhi
In a new initiative to combat cancer, more than 150 Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) workers have been trained to…
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Binging on French fries thrice a week may raise diabetes risk by 20 pc: Study
Love to eat potatoes? Consume the starchy vegetable baked or boiled, but not as French fries, according to a study…
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India recorded over 15 lakh cancer cases in 2024: Minister
In 2024, India witnessed a surge in cancer cases, with over 15 lakh people diagnosed with the deadly disease, said…
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Study identifies reasons behind deadly weight loss in cancer patients
Increasing weight loss experienced by cancer patients that often leads to deaths may be caused by communication between the brain…
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Healthy habits can slash future risks to heart in women with gestational diabetes
While gestational diabetes is known to affect the heart, women who follow healthy habits like proper weight, diet, and no…
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Drinking coffee at night may raise impulsivity in women: Study
Are you someone who reaches for a cup of coffee every night? According to a new study, nighttime caffeine consumption…
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Govt’s NCD screening drive diagnoses over 5 cr adults with hypertension, 3 cr with diabetes
The National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD) has diagnosed over 5 crore adults with hypertension, and…
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Even healthy processed food may not be good for your weight loss journey: Study
Following a healthy diet to lose weight? Make sure it's minimally processed, suggests a study, which showed that reducing processing…
