Health
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Regular physical activity can cut stress levels in kids: Study
London: Daily exercise can help school children cope better with stress, making them more resilient, finds a study. In the study, published in Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, it was…
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Abbott recalls antacid Digene gel, DGCI issues alert
Leading American multinational medical devices and health care company, Abbott voluntarily recalled its antacid Digene gel after the Drugs Control General of India (DCGI) received a complaint on 9 August, alleging bitter…
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Cancers among under-50s rose by 79% in last 30 years: BMJ study
Delhi: There has been a striking 79 per cent increase in new cases of cancer among the under 50s around the world over the last 30 years, according to a study published…
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How keeping a healthy heart is key to ward off Alzheimer’s, dementia risk
London: Maintaining proper heart health will not only keep cardiovascular diseases at bay, but also preserve brain metabolism — key to ward off the risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia, suggests a study.…
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Continental Hospital launches aesthetics, craniofacial centre
Hyderabad: The Continental Hospital, Gachibowli, has launched the state-of-the-art International Facial Aesthetics and Craniofacial Centre. According to a survey conducted by the Indian health ministry, 1 in every 700 children born in…
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Cancer cases, deaths to rise globally among under 50-s by 2030: Study
New Delhi: The world is likely to see a significant increase in the early onset of cancers and related deaths by 2030 among people below the age of 50, according to a…
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15-20 pc spinal injuries in India due to road accidents, says doctor
Faridabad: About 15-20 per cent spinal injuries in India occur due to road accidents, which can be effectively managed by minimally invasive surgeries, said an orthopaedic surgeon on Monday ahead of the…
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No link between Covid vaccines used in India and heart attack risk: Study
New Delhi: There is no association between the Covid-19 vaccines used in India — Covishield and Covaxin — and increase in the risk of heart attacks, according to an observational study which…
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Climate change can add more risks for kids, adults with lung conditions
Paris: Children and adults living with lung conditions, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), face even greater risks from climate change, according to a report on Monday. The report,…
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Healthy morning habits to eliminate stress from life
New Delhi: The early hours of the day are a special time and the practice of mindful morning habits during this time can do wonders to keep your body and mind free…
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Insecure jobs can increase early death risk among employees: Study
London: Precarious or insecure employment conditions can increase risk of early death, a study has warned, stressing that people without a secure job can reduce their risk of premature death by 20…
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Covid pandemic may have changed the gut bacteria of infants: Study
New York: Infants who spent most of their first year during the Covid-19 pandemic have fewer types of bacteria in their gut than infants born earlier, according to a team of developmental…
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Aspirin could help cut diabetes risk by 15 per cent in over-65s: Study
Sydney: Use of low dose (100mg daily) aspirin among older adults aged 65 years and older is associated with a 15 per cent lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to…
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AIIMS director directs to provide seamless services to beneficiaries under AB-PMJAY
New Delhi: The Director of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), M. Srinivas, has taken note of the issues being faced in the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri…
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Student’s death sparks rampage during exam in Bihar’s Samastipur.
Patna: Students of a college in Bihar’s Samastipur went on a rampage after a student died in an examination hall on Thursday. The students of Sant Kabir College claimed that victim Amit…