Health
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Schizophrenia might enhance dementia risk 2.5 times
Washington: According to a study, people with psychotic illnesses such as schizophrenia are 2.5 times more likely to develop dementia than those who do not have a psychotic disorder. The new systematic…
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Researchers find how biological markers predict risk of postpartum depression
Washington: A group of researchers has discovered that communication among cells is altered in pregnant women who develop postpartum depression (PPD) after giving birth. A study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine and…
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Over 80% of Indians suffer from micronutrient deficiencies: Report
New Delhi: More than 80 per cent of the Indian population suffer from micronutrient deficiencies, contributing to compromised immunity, a report said on Tuesday. According to a consensus by the Consumer Health…
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Social media use linked to developing depression
New York: Young adults, who use more social media, are significantly more likely to develop depression within six months, regardless of personality type, finds a new study. The findings, published in the…
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Survey finds hot summer nights have bad impact on health
Washington: Evidence of the negative impact of warmer nighttime summer temperatures on population health has been provided by a survey of residents from Nagoya in central Japan. In total, more than 1,200…
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Consuming refined grains may up risk of premature heart disease
Tehran: Higher intake of refined grain may increase the risk of premature coronary artery disease (PCAD), finds a new study. The findings indicate that eating refined grains was associated with increased risk…
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Sudden spike in rabies cases a cause of concern for India
New Delhi: Rabies is one of the oldest recognised Zoonotic diseases with almost hundred per cent fatality and has evolved as an important public health concern worldwide. According to some studies, around…
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Hyderabad: Monuments lighted in pink for breast cancer awareness months
Hyderabad: In recognition of the global breast cancer awareness month, in October, Hyderabad’s Ushalakshmi Breast Cancer Foundation (UBF) has planned to lighten up the city’s most notable monuments and historical places on…
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Another monkey virus may be on verge of infecting humans: Researchers
Colorado: According to new University of Colorado Boulder research published online Sept. 30 in the journal Cell, an unknown family of viruses that is currently prevalent in wild African primates and known…
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Experts list down signs to look out for heart problems in newborn babies
New Delhi: According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), 17.7 million deaths in India are due to heart-related issues. These numbers also involve congenital heart (CHDs) in children. Experts explained about CHDs…
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Pregnancy-specific anxiety associated with shorter gestation times and earlier births: Research
Washington: Women who experience anxiety about their pregnancies give birth earlier on average than those who don’t, according to new research. The study, which examined the relationship between pregnancy length and different…
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Hyderabad among top cities with queries on cardiac health: Practo insights
Hyderabad: Heart disease is the number one cause of mortality and a silent epidemic among Indians, according to the Indian Heart Association. Public health estimates indicate that India accounts for approximately 60%…
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Study shows how menthol cigarette bans encourage smokers to quit
Ohio : According to a recent study, the 2020 European menthol cigarette ban increased the likelihood that menthol smokers will give up smoking. This finding supports earlier Canadian research on the beneficial…
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Study reveals that babies react to taste and smell in the womb
Washington : Scientists took 4D ultrasound scans of 100 pregnant women to see how their unborn babies responded to flavours from foods eaten by their mothers. The research team scanned some mothers…
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Research finds that viruses may have ‘eyes and ears’ on us
Washington: New research suggests that viruses are using information from their environment to ‘decide’ when to sit tight inside their hosts and when to multiply and burst out, killing the host cell.…
