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- Health
Long Covid not a single condition, symptoms can change over time: Study
New York: Long Covid is not a single condition, and should not be treated as such, according to a new study. According to researchers from the University of Washington, most long Covid…
- Food
Caffeine enhances alertness, coffee boosts readiness: Study
New Delhi: If you want to feel not just alert but ready to go, caffeine alone won’t do – you need to experience that cup of coffee, say scientists after studying the…
- Health
Unraveling the connection between chronic stress and high-calorie food cravings
New Delhi: Stress was found to turn off the brain’s natural response to satiation, which is to stop eating, and thus, encourage rewarding continued eating, in a new study that could explain…
- Health
Fatigue of long Covid as bad as that in cancer patients: Study
New Delhi: Researchers say fatigue in long Covid patients is similar to that in cancer-related anaemia or severe kidney disease patients, with day-to-day impact of long Covid being worse than that in…
- India
Higher risk of disabilities, cancer in men born during Bhopal gas disaster: Study
New Delhi: The 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy, one of the worst industrial disasters in India, may have led to men born during and after the accident having a higher risk of developing…
- Health
Early detection crucial for faster prognosis of brain tumours
New Delhi: Early detection of brain tumour is vital, as it can accelerate treatment and help lead to morbidity free survival, said doctors on Tuesday. World Brain Tumour Day is observed on…
- Health
Vitamin D deficiency common in children with tuberculosis: Study
New Delhi: Vitamin D deficiency is more common in children with tuberculosis (TB) than those not infected by the bacterial disease, according to a study conducted in hospitalised patients in Telangana. The…
- Health
Study finds common sleep hormone pill can worsen bowel inflammation
Sao Paulo: Despite its antioxidant effects and role in regulating sleep cycles, melatonin, popularly known as the “sleep hormone”, can worsen inflammation of the intestine and impair the action of gut microbiota,…
- Lifestyle
Supplements have no health benefits, eat real food: Top UK scientist
London: Ditch those health supplements as they have no health benefits, and are simply a money-making scheme by drug companies, according to a top UK scientist. Professor Tim Spector, a genetic epidemiology…
- Health
Explained: What is Disease X, tagged as more lethal next pandemic?
New Delhi: Even as Covid-19 is seeing a decline, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned of the threat of an “inevitable” next pandemic of “Disease X”, raising concerns across the globe.…
- Health
Study finds how diet rich in fat, sugar connected to skin inflammation
California: According to a study by UC Davis Health researchers, inflammatory skin conditions like psoriasis may be brought on by a Western diet high in fat and sugar. According to the study,…
- Health
WHO cautions on use of ChatGPT, Bard in healthcare
Geneva: Carefully examining the risks involved is imperative while using artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, Bard, and Bert in healthcare, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Tuesday. While the…
- Health
Hypertension a silent killer, lifestyle modification key to manage: Experts
New Delhi: Hypertension or high blood pressure (BP) is a silent killer as it usually does not cause noticeable symptoms, yet a major reason behind a host of conditions that can also…
- Health
Baidu’s AI tool enhances Covid mRNA vaccine response by 128x
Beijing: A team of researchers from Chinese Internet giant Baidu has developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithm that can rapidly design highly stable Covid-19 mRNA vaccine sequences that were previously unattainable. The…
- Health
Indian diet, tea and turmeric lowered Covid severity, deaths: ICMR study
New Delhi: Indian diet rich in iron, zinc, and fibre, regular consumption of tea, and use of turmeric in meals lowered severity and death due to Covid in the country, according to…
