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Unflagged content on Facebook spiked Covid vax hesitancy by 46x: Study
New Delhi: More than flagged misinformation, unflagged content on social media platform Facebook was responsible for a 46-fold vaccine hesitancy during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new study on Friday. A…
- Health
Premature menopause may raise risk of early death: Study
Women who enter menopause before the age of 40 are more likely to die young, finds a study. The study presented at the 26th European Congress of Endocrinology in Sweden, however, showed…
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Indian-origin neurologist’s UK study to revolutionise dementia diagnosis
London: An Indian-origin neurologist is part of a world-class research team in the UK that has been awarded a major grant this week to build on recent breakthroughs in potential dementia blood…
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63 pc of Indian enterprises believe Gen AI is important for sustainability efforts: Study
Bengaluru: About 63 per cent of Indian enterprises believe that generative AI will be important for their efforts towards sustainability, according to a new study on Tuesday. The global study conducted by…
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Social media use triggers stress, unhappiness among materialistic users: Study
London: The use of social media is associated with risks, especially for people with a highly materialistic mindset, as scrolling down content posted by others can increase stress and unhappiness in such…
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Study finds how gene mutation leads to ALS
New York: Scientists have discovered for the first time how a mutated gene leads to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) — a progressive neurodegenerative that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal…
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Plastic pollution from cigarettes costs $26 bn a year globally: Study
Hong Kong: A significant study has revealed that plastic pollution from cigarettes costs $26 billion a year and China, where half of the world’s cigarettes are smoked contributes around 20 per cent…
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Study shows newborn babies can perceive ‘beat’ in music
London: Your newborn baby is well able to perceive the beat in the nursery rhymes that you play, confirmed a new research. The study, carried out by a team of scientists from…
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Maternal discrimination may affect baby’s brain development: Study
New York: Experiencing discrimination and acculturation during pregnancy may not only affect maternal health, but can also prove detrimental to the brain health of the baby, according to a study The study…
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Broccoli may protect against inflammatory bowel disease: Study
New York: High fibre diets, like those that include broccoli sprouts or other cruciferous vegetables, may reduce disease symptoms and improve quality of life in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according…
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Startup employees fled for bigger companies during Covid pandemic: Study
Toronto: Startup workers fled for bigger, more established companies during the pandemic, revealing the vulnerability of early-stage firms in downturns, new research has shown. Digging into the data for nearly 180,000 users…
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1 in 3 long Covid patients may face multiple organ damage: Lancet
London: Nearly a third of patients showed abnormalities in multiple organs, particularly in the lungs, brain and kidneys, five months after Covid-19 infection, revealed a study looking at the longer-term impact of…
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Urban areas may spur respiratory infection risk among kids: Study
London: Young children and babies growing up in urban areas suffer more from respiratory infections than those living in rural areas, according to two studies. The study by a team at the…
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Maternal exposure to air pollution may spur rise in smaller babies: Study
London: Women who live in areas with high air pollution give birth to smaller babies compared to those who live in greener areas, finds study. Women living in greener areas gave birth…
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Study explains why Covid virus affects smell and taste
New York: SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing Covid-19, can infect sensory neurons explaining why many people reported losing their senses of smell and taste, finds a study. When Covid-19 began spreading in 2020,…
