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Study: Gut health may affect probability of acquiring Alzheimer's in brain
Las Vegas | May 12, 2023 6:37:15 AM IST
Could altering your diet help to delay the onset of dementia or perhaps prevent it? Thanks to a recent UNLV study that supports the long-suspected connection between intestinal health and Alzheimer's disease, we're one step closer to learning. ... read..


Study: Traffic-related air pollution weakens brain function
Irvine (California) | May 12, 2023 6:37:05 AM IST
Memory loss, cognitive decline, and the activation of neural pathways linked to the start of Alzheimer's disease were shown to be caused by exposure to air pollution caused by traffic in Irvine, according to research from the University of California, Irv ... read..


Controversy as Mamata proposes introduction of 3-year diploma in medicine
Kolkata | Friday, 2023 2:45:09 AM IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday directed state Health Secretary Narayan Swaroop Nigam to explore the possibilities of introducing a three-year diploma course in medicine in the state that will run in a parallel manner with the exist ... read..


Soaps could make people more or less attractive to mosquitoes: Study
New York | Friday, 2023 2:15:12 AM IST
Certain scents of body soaps could alter the scent profile of humans to make them more or less attractive to mosquitoes, claims a study. ... read..


Maryam Nawaz tells Pak Chief Justice to quit and join PTI like his mother-in-law
Islamabad | Friday, 2023 1:45:09 AM IST
The chief organiser of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Maryam Nawaz, on Thursday advised the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) to join Imran Khan's party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), media reports said. ... read..


Love to grill meat? Fumes from BBQs may up risk of arthritis
New York | Friday, 2023 1:15:09 AM IST
Your love for grilling meat may increase the risk of rheumatoid arthritis -- a chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system mistakenly attacks the cells lining the joints, warned a study. ... read..


Health professional shortages strongly linked to an increase in mortality: Study
Washington | May 11, 2023 9:37:17 PM IST
Shortages of health workers such as doctors, nurses, and midwives are strongly linked to higher death rates, particularly for certain diseases such as neglected tropical diseases and malaria, pregnancy and birth complications, diabetes, and kidney disease ... read..


Background music lowers dental students' stress, enhance their performance: Study
Kuopio | May 11, 2023 8:39:38 PM IST
Background music was found to reduce dental students' stress and improve their performance during preclinical tooth preparation exercises in a pilot study at the University of Eastern Finland. The study's findings were published in the Journal of Dental E ... read..


One in every five persons suffers from dangerous snoring, majority of them are unaware they have problem
Washington | May 11, 2023 8:39:15 PM IST
According to a study published in the ERJ Open Research, around one in five people might be suffering from obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). ... read..


Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with higher risk of long-term COVID: Study
Washington | May 11, 2023 8:07:36 PM IST
Obstructive sleep apnea is linked to an increased risk of long-term COVID. According to one study, persons with both sleep disturbance and COVID may benefit from clinical monitoring. ... read..


Researchers discover how DNA repair can go wrong and lead to disease
Massachusetts | May 11, 2023 10:07:11 AM IST
We frequently come to an understanding of what causes a condition. We know, for example, that tumours are produced by mutations in crucial sites in the genome, resulting in a lack of control over cell development. We know that the start of Huntington's di ... read..


Study: Sleep apnea, lack of deep sleep associated with stroke risk
Minneapolis | May 11, 2023 9:38:51 AM IST
According to a recent study, people who suffer from sleep apnea and spend less time in deep sleep may be more likely to have brain biomarkers associated to an elevated risk of stroke, Alzheimer's disease, and cognitive decline. ... read..


Smartwatches could detect higher risk of heart failure: Study
Washington | May 11, 2023 7:36:55 AM IST
A new study claimed Wearable devices such as smartwatches could be used to detect a higher risk of developing heart failure and irregular heart rhythms in later life. ... read..


Living with pet cats or dogs linked with fewer food allergies among young adults: Study
Health | May 11, 2023 7:07:41 AM IST
A recent study claimed children exposed to pet cats or indoor dogs during fetal development or early infancy tended to have fewer food allergies compared to other children, after analysing over 65,000 infants from Japan. ... read..


Assam govt launches 'Ayushman Asom'; 26L families to get free treatment
Guwahati | Thursday, 2023 4:15:09 AM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday launched the ambitious 'Ayushman Asom' scheme in line with the Central government's 'Ayushman Bharat' to provide health coverage to 26 lakh families in the state. ... read..


Sukhu meets NCI head in AIIMS to strengthen cancer facilities in Himachal
New Delhi | Thursday, 2023 3:45:10 AM IST
In view of rising cancer cases in Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday met the head of National Cancer Institute in the AIIMS hhere. ... read..


Oxygen treatment increases cardiac function in COVID patients: Study
Barcelona | May 10, 2023 11:39:13 PM IST
A small randomised experiment in individuals with post-COVID syndrome discovered that hyperbaric oxygen therapy improves the heart's capacity to contract normally. ... read..


Research reveals environment impacts mental health of young people
Washington | May 10, 2023 11:38:58 PM IST
According to a new study, living in locations with a high concentration of fast food, alcohol, and gambling establishments can have a negative influence on young people's mental health. ... read..


Research discovers new cause of heart failure condition in children
Washington | May 10, 2023 11:07:01 PM IST
Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) have uncovered novel gene mutations responsible for a rare illness that causes heart failure in youngsters. They were subsequently able to discover how the mutation works and apply medic ... read..


Study reveals how air pollution degrades movement disorder after stroke
Hiroshima | May 10, 2023 4:36:48 PM IST
The specific mechanism through which air pollution affects the prognosis of ischemic stroke, or stroke caused by diminished blood supply to the brain, is uncertain. A group of researchers recently undertook a study to see if increased inflammation in the ... read..


Researchers discover optimal treatment for excessive daytime sleepiness
Hamilton (Ontario) | May 10, 2023 9:37:04 AM IST
Dena Zeraatkar and Tyler Pitre of McMaster University have found that the medicine solriamfetol is the most effective therapy for excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in persons with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). ... read..


Human eyes play 'tricks' on minds: Study
Washington | May 10, 2023 6:07:15 AM IST
A new study has shown that the human visual system can 'trick' the brain into making inaccurate assumptions about the size of objects in the world around them. ... read..


Don't promote use of electronic cigarettes, I&B Ministry tells media
New Delhi | Wednesday, 2023 3:45:09 AM IST
The Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday highlighted the violation of provisions of promoting electronic cigarettes during a business summit here and asked the media to ensure that it does not happen again. ... read..


118-year-old CRI Kasauli has cherished history: Union minister
Kasauli (Himachal Pradesh) | Wednesday, 2023 3:15:09 AM IST
Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Bharti Pravin Pawar, said on Tuesday that the 118-year-old Central Research Institute (CRI) at Kasauli in Himachal Pradesh has a long and cherished history in the field of health and education. ... read..


Controversial coronavirus research to resume in US with stricter rules
Washington | Wednesday, 2023 2:15:10 AM IST
The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) has reinstated a grant to New York City-based nonprofit EcoHealth Alliance to resume controversial research on bat coronaviruses, albeit with stricter restrictions, according to a report by the journal Nature. ... read..


Special relief for Haryana govt staff dying due to Covid-19
Chandigarh | Wednesday, 2023 1:45:10 AM IST
The Haryana government on Tuesday announced grant of a special compassionate financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to eligible family member(s) of those employees who were engaged or re-employed after retirement and passed away due to Covid-19. ... read..


Scientists raise concerns about popular Covid disinfectants
New York | Wednesday, 2023 1:15:09 AM IST
The Covid-19 pandemic has boosted the unnecessary use of antimicrobial chemicals linked to health problems, antimicrobial resistance, and environmental harm, warn more than two dozen scientists. ... read..


Some motor neuron disease, dementia patients share genetic defects: Research
Washington | May 9, 2023 6:07:19 PM IST
Some people with motor neuron disease (MND) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) have the same uncommon genetic disorders that cause other neurodegenerative illnesses, according to a new study. ... read..


AI predicts future pancreatic cancer: Research
Washington | May 9, 2023 8:08:35 AM IST
According to new research led by investigators at Harvard Medical School and the University of Copenhagen, in collaboration with VA Boston Healthcare System, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, an artificial in ... read..


Measles cases rising again globally: Report
New Delhi | Tuesday, 2023 1:45:09 AM IST
Measles is rising again in several countries including India, the US, the UK, New Zealand, Indonesia, amd Ethiopia. ... read..


Indian-American doctor indicted for sexually assaulting patients
New York | Tuesday, 2023 1:45:09 AM IST
An Indian-origin primary care physician in US' Georgia has been accused of sexually assaulting four of his female patients during routine check-ups over a 12-month period. ... read..


Blood of elite cyclists holds clues to treating, preventing chronic diseases: Study
Washington | May 8, 2023 10:07:57 PM IST
According to a recent study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, looking at metabolites in the blood of great cyclists can help treat and prevent chronic diseases. ... read..


Study reveals physical activity critical for post-stroke recovery
Washington | May 8, 2023 10:07:53 PM IST
Physical activity after a stroke can be critical to a good recovery. A University of Gothenburg study found that those who exercise four hours per week after having a stroke recover more functionally in six months than those who do not. ... read..


Study reveals 'uptrend messaging' can promote healthy behaviour
Washington | May 8, 2023 9:38:40 PM IST
Good nutrition and frequent exercise can help prevent disease, but research reveals that only a small percentage of consumers follow these and other suggested healthy behaviours. According to the Centres for Disease Control, only 10% of Americans receive ... read..


Researchers reveal how anti-depressant reduces stress, depression
Tokyo | May 8, 2023 9:07:10 PM IST
Millions of individuals worldwide suffer from depression as a result of psychological stress. However, most antidepressant medications are sluggish, prone to resistance, and have severe side effects, necessitating the development of more effective therapy ... read..


Study finds how cognitive behavioral therapy helps reduce post-viral fatigue after Covid-19
Amsterdam | May 8, 2023 7:08:52 PM IST
Those who suffer from COVID-19 post-viral fatigue benefit from cognitive behavioural treatment, which results in fewer fatigue and attention issues. ... read..


Tattoo-like graphene implant can treat irregular heartbeats: Research
Texas | May 8, 2023 6:07:42 AM IST
Researchers led by Northwestern University and the University of Texas at Austin (UT) have developed the first cardiac implant made from graphene, a two-dimensional supermaterial with ultra-strong, lightweight and conductive properties. ... read..


Researchers find new method that help overcome resistance treatment in cancer
La Jolla (California) | May 7, 2023 8:08:33 PM IST
When the immune system's T cells are constantly stressed as a result of cancer or other chronic diseases, they suffer a process known as T cell fatigue. Our bodies cannot fight cancer without functioning T cells that attack tumour cells. ... read..


Recent study finds out connection between obesity and colorectal cance
Heidelberg | May 7, 2023 6:07:55 PM IST
Obesity is known to raise the risk of colorectal cancer. Research from the German Cancer Research Centre (DKFZ) suggested that the significance of this link has probably been grossly underestimated. The reason is that many patients unintentionally lose we ... read..


Study reveals new treatment strategy for damaged cartilage
Pohang | May 7, 2023 5:38:31 PM IST
Cartilage is a bone-protecting tissue that absorbs trauma and allows for fluid joint mobility. Despite its poor inherent healing capacity, stem cell transplantation is a viable therapeutic technique for dealing with cartilage inflammation and injury, as w ... read..


Research: New ways of capturing influenza A, Ebola viruses are under development
Heidelberg | May 7, 2023 3:37:07 PM IST
Viruses such as influenza A and Ebola infiltrate human cells in a series of phases. ... read..


Skipping meals and intake of prescribed diet pills linked to minimal weight loss: Study
Washington | May 7, 2023 7:08:20 AM IST
A new study analyzing data on over 20,000 U.S. adults associates a healthier diet and increased exercise to weight loss that reduces heart disease risk, while linking skipping meals and taking prescription diet pills with minimal weight loss, weight maint ... read..


Study discovers how arthroscopy can benefit young individuals with borderline hip dysplasia
Washington | May 6, 2023 10:37:46 PM IST
Findings discovered that for young people with borderline hip dysplasia (BHD), primary arthroscopy improves symptoms and function while avoiding hip replacement surgery in the majority of cases. ... read..


Study explains how antibacterial treatment helps in skin problem caused by radiation therapy
New York | May 6, 2023 12:09:03 PM IST
If you are fed up with skin problems caused by radiation therapy, then there's some good news for you. ... read..


Can right music prevent virtual reality headaches? Find out
Washington | May 6, 2023 12:08:53 PM IST
Listening to music might help reduce the dizziness, nausea, and headaches that virtual reality users may suffer after using digital gadgets, as per a study. ... read..


Study shows how sleep phase may reduce anxiety in people with PTSD
Washington | May 6, 2023 11:37:02 AM IST
According to a study, sleep spindles, which are small bursts of brain activity detected by EEG during one phase of sleep, may regulate anxiety in persons suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). ... read..


Surge of activity correlated in dying brain: Study
Washington | May 6, 2023 6:38:12 AM IST
Reports of near-death experiences -- with tales of white light, visits from departed loved ones, hearing voices, among other attributes -- capture our imagination and are deeply engrained in our cultural landscape. ... read..


30 mins a week of mobile phone call may raise risk of high BP by 12%
Beijing | Saturday, 2023 2:45:09 AM IST
Talking on a mobile for 30 minutes or more per week is linked with a 12 per cent increased risk of high blood pressure compared with less than 30 minutes, according to a research. ... read..


Covid-19 no longer a public health emergency: WHO
New Delhi | Saturday, 2023 2:15:09 AM IST
After three long gruelling years of Covid-19, the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday declared that the pandemic is no longer a public health emergency. ... read..


Mann, Kejriwal open 80 more Aam Aadmi Clinics in Punjab
Ludhiana | Saturday, 2023 1:45:09 AM IST
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal on Friday dedicated 80 more Aam Aadmi Clinics in Punjab to the people, bringing the total tally of such operational clinics to 580. ... read..


Study shows how diet quality affects gut microbiota to promote health
Washington | May 6, 2023 1:37:14 AM IST
We already know that eating a nutritious diet has an impact on body weight, cholesterol levels, and heart health. A recent study from the University of Illinois looks at another factor: the role of nutrition in maintaining a healthy gut microbiome. Follow ... read..


Adolescents with advanced heart disease show desire to take decisions in medical care: Study
Washington | May 5, 2023 11:38:02 PM IST
Adolescents and young adults with advanced heart disease are actively involved in medical decisions which can affect them. ... read..


Increased monitoring needed to prevent lung disease in coal miners: Study
Denver (Colorado) | May 5, 2023 11:37:49 PM IST
The study has found that crystalline silica, a component of coal mine dust, was found in the lungs of coal miners which causes severe and irreversible lung scarring. ... read..


Altruism may make job seekers afraid to negotiate salary: Study
Texas | May 5, 2023 10:39:20 PM IST
According to a new study from The University of Texas at Austin's McCombs School of Business, job searchers who want to work for altruistic organisations may feel too guilty to ask for a raise. ... read..


Mobile phone calls associated with increased risk of high blood pressure: Study
Sophia Antipolis | May 5, 2023 9:37:56 PM IST
According to new research published today in European Heart Journal - Digital Health, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), talking on a cell phone for 30 minutes or more per week is associated with a 12pc increased risk of high blood pre ... read..


Study says health issues may be detected early
Washington | May 5, 2023 9:06:30 PM IST
A new study by UCL researchers reveals that conditions, including celiac disease and Parkinson's disease, could be recognised up to ten years sooner than they are now. ... read..


Study finds obesity as risk factor for colorectal cancer
Heidelberg | May 5, 2023 7:36:56 AM IST
The risk of colorectal cancer is known to increase with obesity. This association has likely been severely underestimated thus far, according to research from the German Cancer Research Centre (DKFZ). The cause is that a lot of people accidentally lose we ... read..


Study: GlyNAC supplementation improves cognitive decline in older people
Washington | May 5, 2023 6:07:04 AM IST
Age-related cognitive decline is a natural part of ageing, and as people get older, they strive to lead healthy lives as free as possible from it. At Baylor College of Medicine, scientists have been researching the molecular causes of age-related cognitiv ... read..


Rare throat cancer surgery performed at AIIMS Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar | Friday, 2023 4:15:09 AM IST
A group of doctors at AIIMS Bhubaneswar successfully performed a rare surgery for an uncommon variety of larynx (voice box) cancer to save the life of a young woman. ... read..


Doctors save preterm baby born without enough oxygen
New Delhi | Friday, 2023 1:45:10 AM IST
A preterm baby born at 34 weeks without enough oxygen and weighing just 1.8 kilogram was saved by doctors at Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. ... read..


National Medical Devices Policy should benefit consumers: AiMeD
Chennai | Friday, 2023 1:15:10 AM IST
The National Medical Devices Policy should benefit the ultimate consumer in terms of lower prices by capping the maximum retail prices (MRP) of the devices, a top official of the Association of Indian Medical Devices Industry (AiMeD) said on Thursday. ... read..


NGT fines NCL Rs 10 cr for unscientific storing of 1.5 lakh tonnes coal in UP
New Delhi | Friday, 2023 1:15:09 AM IST
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Northern Coalfields Ltd (NCL) to pay a fine of Rs 10 crore for flouting environmental norms as it had unscientifically stored around 1.5 lakh tonnes of coal in Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh. ... read..


Researchers discover new approach that help overcome treatment resistance in cancer
La Jolla (California) | May 4, 2023 6:36:27 AM IST
The immune system's T cells undergo a process known as T cell exhaustion when they are constantly stressed out as a result of cancer or other chronic disorders. Without functioning T cells, which destroy tumour cells, our bodies are unable to combat cance ... read..


Wild poliovirus detected in sewage samples of Pakistan
Islamabad | Thursday, 2023 3:15:09 AM IST
Wild poliovirus has been detected in sewage samples from Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, the country's health ministry said on Wednesday. ... read..


Sleep phase may reduce anxiety in people with PTSD: Study
Washington | May 4, 2023 1:37:57 AM IST
A recent study suggests that sleep spindles, which are small bursts of brain activity detected by EEG during one phase of sleep, may regulate anxiety in persons suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). ... read..


Researchers develop novel treatment strategy for damaged cartilage
Pohang | May 4, 2023 1:37:50 AM IST
Providing shock absorption and enabling fluid joint movement, cartilage is a tissue that safeguards bones. Sadly, stem cell transplantation is a promising therapeutic strategy to deal with cartilage inflammation and damage, as well as to promote cartilage ... read..


Research finds new ways to trap influenza A and Ebola virus
Heidelberg | May 3, 2023 5:06:56 PM IST
Viruses like influenza A and Ebola invade human cells in a number of steps. ... read..


Study finds how arthroscopy helps young adults with borderline hip dysplasia
Washington | May 3, 2023 6:36:29 AM IST
A study found that for young individuals with borderline hip dysplasia (BHD), primary arthroscopy improves symptoms and function while eliminating the need for hip replacement surgery in the majority of instances. ... read..


Gurugram traffic police creates 12 km green corridor to transport heart
Gurugram | Wednesday, 2023 2:45:09 AM IST
The Gurugram traffic police on Tuesday created a 12 km green corridor for an ambulance to transport a heart from the IGI Airport to the Medanta Hospital. ... read..


AstraZeneca India to set up 5 centres of excellence to boost asthma care
New Delhi | Wednesday, 2023 1:45:10 AM IST
UK drugmaker AstraZeneca's India arm on Tuesday announced plans to launch five centres of excellence across the country to provide a systematic approach to standardised and uniform management of patients with severe asthma. ... read..


Long Covid may change brain activity, raise depression, anxiety risks: Study
New York | Wednesday, 2023 1:15:09 AM IST
People with long Covid accompanied with neurological symptoms such as brain fog have less activity in certain brain regions normally used for memory tasks, revealed a study. ... read..


Study reveals surge of activity linked to consciousness in dying brain
Michigan | May 3, 2023 1:07:20 AM IST
Near-death experience accounts that include stories of white light, visitation from deceased loved ones, hearing voices, among other characteristics, grab our imagination and are ingrained in our culture. ... read..


Joyful music might be a game changer for virtual reality headaches: Study
Washington | May 2, 2023 11:36:51 PM IST
Joyful music may be the answer to virtual reality problems. ... read..


Researchers investigate why some people feel motion sickness while playing VR games while others do not
Washington | May 2, 2023 9:07:48 PM IST
The way our senses adapt when playing high-intensity virtual reality games is crucial in understanding why some individuals suffer from severe cybersickness while others do not. ... read..


Newly-developed censor can detect early signs of cancer, distinguish type of tumours: Study
Washington | May 2, 2023 4:07:12 PM IST
MIT engineers have designed a new nanoparticle sensor that could detect early diagnosis of cancer with a simple urine test. The sensors, which can diagnose many different cancerous proteins, could also be used to distinguish the type of a tumour or how it ... read..


Creativity could be enhanced among conventional thinkers if trained properly: Study
Washington | May 2, 2023 4:06:58 PM IST
A recent study suggested even people who are engaged in so-called mechanical jobs (like accountants or insurance adjusters) could be creative if they analyse a situation from an emotional point of view. ... read..


Researchers identify anatomical changes in brains after patients sight is restored
London | May 2, 2023 3:07:08 AM IST
Neuroscientists for many decades assumed that the brain could learn to make sense of visual input during a critical time that ended around the age of 6 or 7. ... read..


Delhi HC directs concealing identity of minor girl seeking abortion
New Delhi | Tuesday, 2023 2:15:09 AM IST
The Delhi High Court on Monday directed the Medical Superintendent of LNJP Hospital to withhold the identity of the 14-year-old who is seeking to have her 11-week-old pregnancy terminated. ... read..


Iraqi boy with rare immunodeficiency disorder treated
New Delhi | Tuesday, 2023 1:45:09 AM IST
A 15-year-old youth from Iraq got a new lease of life after getting successfully treated for a rare immunodeficiency disorder. ... read..


Covid infection raised risk of facial paralysis more than vax: Study
New York | Tuesday, 2023 1:15:10 AM IST
Covid infection significantly raises risk of rare Bell's palsy more than vaccination against the infectious disease, according to an international team of researchers from US and Iran. ... read..


Patients receive lymph node sampling during kidney surgery tumor don't experience complications: Study
Washington | May 1, 2023 11:37:36 PM IST
A study has found pediatric patients who receive more extended lymph node sampling during surgery for Wilms tumor, and other types of pediatric renal tumors, do not experience any more post-surgical complications. ... read..


Obesity linked to increased risk of complications after surgery: Study
Washington | May 1, 2023 11:06:16 PM IST
In the United States, about 74 per cent of adults aged 20 and older are overweight or obese, with nearly 42 per cent obese. ... read..


Mental imagery can help kids avoid negative thought habits: Study
Oregon | May 1, 2023 10:36:23 PM IST
A new study from Oregon State University discovered that focusing on mental images is a more effective diversion than spoken thoughts for teenagers who might get stuck in negative thought spirals. ... read..


Air pollution exposure linked to increased risk of irregular heartbeat: Study
Washington | May 1, 2023 9:06:22 PM IST
Is air pollution bad for your heart? A comprehensive study of 322 Chinese cities published in CMAJ indicated that acute exposure to air pollution was linked to an increased risk of arrythmia - irregular heartbeat. ... read..


Study reveals slowing down in your old age may be dementia warning sign
Washington | May 1, 2023 9:06:21 PM IST
It is well acknowledged that as we age, we lose muscular power and slow down, making ordinary movements like getting up, walking, and sitting more difficult. ... read..


Study: Slowing down in old age? It can be symptom of dementia
Washington | May 1, 2023 5:06:31 PM IST
It is widely acknowledged that as we age, we lose muscle power and slow down, making ordinary movements like getting up, walking, and sitting more difficult. ... read..


Study: Most effective liquids to increase antioxidant content of spinach smoothies
Linkoping | May 1, 2023 4:08:03 PM IST
When it comes to releasing the antioxidant lutein from spinach in smoothies, different market goods have extremely variable results. Only four of the 14 common dairy and plant-based products studied by researchers at Linkoping University in Sweden increas ... read..


School timings in Patna extended after weather improves
Patna | Monday, 2023 5:15:09 AM IST
Keeping in view the improved weather conditions, the Patna district administration has decided to extend the school timing by 45 minutes from Monday (May 1). ... read..


Researchers discover cause of heart damage from cancer drugs
London | May 1, 2023 4:38:14 AM IST
A recent study led by UCL (University College London) experts has discovered the likely cause of several cancer therapies causing heart damage. ... read..


Researchers develop screening technique for Type 1 diabetes treatment
Houston | May 1, 2023 2:06:37 AM IST
Getting a host immune system to accept the presence of implanted insulin-secreting cells could change the lives of the more than 700 million people who have Type 1 diabetes worldwide. ... read..


New study investigates importance of sleep disturbance in dogs with dementia
Washington | April 30, 2023 11:07:56 PM IST
Dogs with dementia have the same sleep disturbances as individuals with dementia. Researchers from North Carolina State University utilised electroencephalography, or EEGs, on elderly dogs to examine if brain-wave readings during sleep were associated wit ... read..


Social media may cause eating disorders in female athletes, says research
Washington | April 30, 2023 10:06:15 PM IST
Experts feel that social media may cause eating disorders in female athletes who believe they must acquire the "ideal" figure. ... read..


Researchers reveal how high fitness levels can reduce death risk from cardiovascular disease in men
Washington | April 30, 2023 8:05:57 PM IST
Being healthy may reduce the chance of dying from cardiovascular disease in men with high blood pressure. This finding is the result of a 29-year investigation. ... read..


Study: Musical ability makes adults better listeners by keeping brain young
Washington | April 30, 2023 7:37:32 PM IST
The global population is ageing at an unprecedented rate. Ageing can produce a variety of cognitive impairments, imposing a tremendous strain on families and society. As a result, it is vital to devise effective techniques to promote good ageing. ... read..


Study discovers how soft skin patch detect early signs of stroke, heart attack
San Diego (California) | April 30, 2023 7:37:22 PM IST
Engineers at the University of California, San Diego developed a flexible, elastic ultrasonography patch that may be worn on the skin to follow blood flow via important arteries and veins situated deep within a person's body. ... read..


Study: Walking leashed dog connected to increased risk of traumatic brain injury in adults
Washington | April 30, 2023 7:37:17 PM IST
The findings of Johns Hopkins University researchers, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) were the second most common injury among individuals treated in U.S. emergency departments for injuries related to walking a leashed dog from 2001 to 2020. The researche ... read..


Food high in fat and sugar might cause psoriasis: Study
California | April 30, 2023 4:38:49 PM IST
According to a study by UC Davis Health researchers, inflammatory skin conditions like psoriasis may be caused by a Western diet saturated high in fat and sugar. ... read..


Children spend more sedentary time during week even after post-pandemic: Study
Health | April 30, 2023 4:38:39 PM IST
According to new research, children are still more sedentary during the week, even if their physical activity levels in the UK have largely reverted to pre-pandemic levels. ... read..


Physical activity more effective in combating depression than psychotherapy: Study
Melbourne | April 30, 2023 4:38:15 PM IST
Researchers from the University of South Australia suggested that physical activity be a mainstay strategy for controlling depression as a new study demonstrated that it is 1.5 times more beneficial than psychotherapy or the most popular medications. ... read..


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