Health
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Asthma in children likely to worsen after Covid infection: Study
New York: Asthma in children is likely to get worse after a Covid-19 infection, finds a large-scale nationwide study in the US. Six months after a Covid infection, asthmatic children showed significant…
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How high-intensity exercise can benefit fatty liver disease patients
London: Regular high-intensity interval training (HIIT) exercises such as squats, sprints, and pedalling can improve the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by impacting on several metabolic pathways in the body, finds…
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Student debt can harm your cardiovascular health in early middle age
Denver: According to a new study, adults who do not repay college debt or take on new educational debt between young adulthood and early middle age are at increased risk of cardiovascular…
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Study finds single course of antibiotics affects infants’ gut microbiota
Helsinki: A recent study at the University of Helsinki revealed that the fungal microbiota in the gut is more abundant and diverse in children treated with antibiotics compared with the control group…
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Colorectal cancer can be treated and prevented by ‘Keto’ molecule: Study
Philadelphia: Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine suggested that a molecule produced in the liver in response to a low-carbohydrate “ketone body-producing” diet has a powerful effect on suppressing the growth…
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Study reveals why 7 hours of sleep is optimal in middle age
London: Seven hours is the ideal amount of sleep for people in their middle age and upwards as a new study has found that both insufficient or excessive sleep is associated with…
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Kinder chocolates now linked to salmonella poisoning in 11 countries: WHO
New Delhi: Italian chocolate and confectionery products company Ferrero’s Kinder chocolates have now been linked to salmonella poisoning in about 11 countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said. The company had…
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Telangana: PHC staff delivers baby without power supply
Despite a power cut due to thunderstorms, the staff at a Primary Health Centre (PHC) helped a woman deliver her baby safely at Chennuru village in Khammam district. Telangana health minister T…
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WHO calls for continued innovation to fight malaria
Geneva: The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for continued innovation and increased investment in fighting malaria. On Monday, the WHO announced that over 1 million children have been vaccinated against the…
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Fruit to keep you hydrated in summers
New Delhi: Consuming water-rich fruit can help you meet nutrient requirements while also keeping you hydrated. If you don’t drink the recommended amount of water per day, fruits and vegetables can provide…
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Research shows half of parents regularly give children dietary supplements
Washington: According to the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s National Poll on Children’s Health, over half of parents agree that it is difficult to get their child to eat a…
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Combination of three treatments may reduce cancer risk among senior adults: Study
Zurich: According to a new study, a combination of high doses of vitamin D, omega 3 fatty acids, and a simple home strength training program (SHEP) has been shown to reduce a…
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Study finds online program improves well-being of stroke survivors
Callaghan: According to a new study, an interactive and coordinated healthy lifestyle online program has a positive effect on self-reported health and well-being. The findings of the research were published in the…
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Obsession with failure, hunt for perfection linked to burnout: Study
Washington: Athletes who strive for perfection and fixate on their mistakes risk burning out, a recent study by the University of Essex has found. More than 250 sportspeople – across individual and…