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Shopping in 'unhealthy' locales ups BP risk: Study |
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London | Wednesday, 2019 10:45:05 AM IST |
| People who frequently indulge in shopping in "unhealthy" areas as compared to those who visiting "healthy" retail stores, were more likely to be at risk of high blood pressure, say researchers. ... read.. |
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Amul launches camel milk in select markets |
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Ahmedabad | Tuesday, 2019 7:45:06 PM IST |
| The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd, owner of dairy brand Amul, on Tuesday announced the launch of camel milk in select markets of Gujarat. ... read.. |
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Bangladesh's 'tree man' back in hospital |
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Dhaka | Tuesday, 2019 6:45:05 PM IST |
| Abul Bajandar, better known as Bangladesh's "tree man" for the large bark-like warts on his body because of a rare genetic disorder, was back in hospital here on Tuesday months after skipping his treatment last year. ... read.. |
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AI-based system to cut process time for abnormal chest X-rays |
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London | Tuesday, 2019 6:15:05 PM IST |
| A novel Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based system can dramatically reduce the time needed to process abnormal chest X-rays with critical findings -- cutting the average delay from 11 days to less than three days, say researchers. ... read.. |
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WHO lists 10 threats to global health in 2019 |
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| January 21, 2019 10:12:03 PM IST |
| The World Health Organization (WHO) has listed out 10 global health threats for 2019, adding that millions of lives will be at risk if these threats are not addressed. ... read.. |
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UAE Health Minister to visit Kerala soon |
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Thiruvananthapuram | Monday, 2019 8:45:35 PM IST |
| The UAE Health Minister Abdul Rahman Bin Mohammed Al Owais will soon visit Kerala to know more about the health sector in the state, said Kerala Health Minister K.K. Shailaja. ... read.. |
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Novel hope for stem cell approach to treat diabetes |
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New York | Monday, 2019 1:15:05 PM IST |
| By tweaking the recipe for coaxing human stem cells into insulin-secreting beta cells, researchers have found that the resulting cells are more responsive to fluctuating glucose levels in the blood. ... read.. |
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Cancer survivors face hardships related to medical bills: Study |
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| January 21, 2019 1:11:37 PM IST |
| A new study now finds that cancer survivors carry a higher burden related to medical debt payments and bills compared with individuals without a cancer history. The greatest hardships are found in younger survivors.The research, published in CANCER, a pee ... read.. |
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Ex-CIA spy behind 'Argo' dies at 78 |
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Los Angeles | Monday, 2019 9:15:04 AM IST |
| Former CIA agent Tony Mendez, who inspired the Oscar-winning film "Argo", has died at the age of 78, his agent confirmed. ... read.. |
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Novel technology cleans water using bacteria |
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New York | Sunday, 2019 4:15:05 PM IST |
| Researchers, led by one of Indian-origin, have developed a new technology that can clean water twice as fast as commercially available ultrafiltration membranes, an advance that brings hope for countries like India where clean drinking water is a big issu ... read.. |
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Government which can't run schools, hospitals must go: Kejriwal |
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New Delhi | Sunday, 2019 3:15:04 PM IST |
| Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday attacked the Punjab government for handing over government health centres to the private sector, saying a government which cannot run its schools and hospitals has no reason to be in power. ... read.. |
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Here comes 'stair snacking' to improve heart health |
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Toronto | Sunday, 2019 3:15:04 PM IST |
| For people who find it difficult to take out extra time for physical activity after a hectic schedule, exercise just got simpler and harder to avoid. Researchers have shown that a few minutes of stair climbing called the 'stair snacking' approach, at shor ... read.. |
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Now, gene therapy promotes nerve regeneration |
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Washington D.C. [USA] | January 19, 2019 8:41:31 PM IST |
| A research conducted by the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience (NIN) and the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) has shown that treatment using gene therapy leads to faster recovery after nerve damage. ... read.. |
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Anti-inflammatory drugs may put you at heart attack risk |
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New York | Saturday, 2019 2:45:05 PM IST |
| If you have been hit by the winter cold and are thinking about taking medicines that relieve your aches, pains and congestion, be careful. Those may also put your heart at risk, the American Heart Association has warned. ... read.. |
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Coursera forays into healthcare education |
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New Delhi | Friday, 2019 2:45:04 PM IST |
| Aiming to address the acute shortage of skilled workers in the health industry, US-based online education company Coursera has partnered with 15 top ranked universities to launch 100 new health courses. ... read.. |
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Genetic variants behind development of schizophrenia |
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Washington D.C. [USA] | January 18, 2019 2:11:32 PM IST |
| A new study, led by researchers at the UCL Genetics Institute finds that genetic variants which prevent a neurotransmitter receptor from working properly have been implicated in the development of schizophrenia. ... read.. |
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Enhanced bone growth could lead to new treatments for osteoporosis |
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Washington D.C. [USA] | January 18, 2019 1:11:33 PM IST |
| A new study led by UCLA and UC San Francisco life scientists has discovered a dramatic pattern of bone growth in female mice. The research could potentially lead to stronger bone density in women and new treatments for osteoporosis in older women. ... read.. |
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Scientists discover molecules that are wired for obesity |
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Washington D.C. [USA] | January 18, 2019 1:11:32 PM IST |
| Researchers from the University of Cambridge and Children's Hospital Los Angeles along with scientists from across the globe have pinpointed a set of molecules that wire the body weight centre of the brain. ... read.. |
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Mindfulness may ease menopausal symptoms |
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Washington D.C. [USA] | January 17, 2019 8:41:45 PM IST |
| A Mayo Clinic Study recently published in Climacteric: The Journal of the International Menopause Society now says that mindfulness maybe associated with fewer menopausal symptoms for women. ... read.. |
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BJP leaders visit Amit Shah at AIIMS (Lead) |
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New Delhi | Thursday, 2019 3:15:05 PM IST |
| Several Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, including party media coordinator Anil Balooni and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Ashwani Choubey, on Thursday visited AIIMS here where party President Amit Shah has been admitted after contra ... read.. |
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Study identifies gene responsible for spreading prostate cancer |
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Washington D.C. [USA] | January 17, 2019 3:11:46 PM IST |
| A new Rutgers study found that a specific gene in cancerous prostate tumours indicates when patients are at high-risk for the cancer to spread. The study suggests that targeting this gene can help patients live longer. ... read.. |
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Scientists identify another piece of Ebola virus puzzle |
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Washington D.C. [USA] | January 17, 2019 3:11:43 PM IST |
| A new study now finds a team of researchers discovering the interaction between an Ebola virus protein and a protein in human cells that may be an important key to unlocking the pathway of replication of the killer disease in human hosts. ... read.. |
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Now, a global diet that may save planet, says study |
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Washington D.C. [USA] | January 17, 2019 3:11:37 PM IST |
| A new study finds an international team of scientists developing a diet they say can improve health while ensuring sustainable food production to reduce further damage to the planet. ... read.. |
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Ravi Shankar Prasad discharged from AIIMS |
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New Delhi | Thursday, 2019 2:15:04 PM IST |
| All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) authorities said on Thursday that Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad was discharged from the hospital earlier in the day, where he was admitted in the Pulmonary Medicine Department. ... read.. |
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Physical activity cuts health risk from sitting |
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Washington D.C. [USA]ealth | January 17, 2019 1:11:34 PM IST |
| Do you like sitting around? A new study now finds that swapping a half hour of sitting around with physical activity of any intensity or duration cut the risk of early death by as much as 35 per cent in older adults. ... read.. |
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