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Not H3N2, Adenovirus cases a concern in Assam |
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Guwahati | Wednesday, 2023 2:45:09 AM IST |
| Children below five years of age landing in the ICUs of the hospital with acute H3N2 infection have been causing worry among the doctors in many states in the country. However, Assam has so far witnessed a very low number of influenza H3N2 cases in the ch ... read.. |
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No H3N2 case in Noida so far |
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Noida | Wednesday, 2023 2:15:09 AM IST |
| Delhi has witnessed a rise in H3N2 cases as the number of OPD patients coming with complaints related to symptoms of the influenza virus has increased. However, not a single patient has been found in Noida with H3N2, the main part of Delhi-NCR. ... read.. |
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Odisha intensifies surveillance for H3N2 virus |
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Bhubaneswar | Wednesday, 2023 1:15:09 AM IST |
| The Odisha government has intensified its ILI (influenza-like illness) and SARI (severe acute respiratory infections) surveillance system following detection of 59 H3N2 cases, a health official said on Tuesday. ... read.. |
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Study finds detrimental effects extra pounds on young people |
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California | March 14, 2023 9:34:40 PM IST |
| A Kaiser Permanente study showed that over 8,00,000 young kids aged 3 to 17 found that those in the upper range of typical weight had a 26 per cent greater chance of developing hypertension than those closer to the average weight. ... read.. |
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Statins may lower heart disease in people with sleep apnea: Study |
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New York | March 14, 2023 7:35:27 PM IST |
| According to a new study by Columbia University researchers, cholesterol-lowering medicines known as statins have the potential to minimise heart disease in persons with obstructive sleep apnea regardless of whether they use CPAP equipment at night. ... read.. |
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Researchers develop blood test for anxiety |
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Indiana | March 13, 2023 11:05:38 PM IST |
| Researchers from Indiana University School of Medicine have successfully developed a blood test for anxiety. The test examines biomarkers that can help them objectively determine someone's risk for developing anxiety, the severity of their current anxiety ... read.. |
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Cystic fibrosis drug could help treat pneumonia: Study |
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Berlin | March 13, 2023 10:35:30 PM IST |
| Pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2 and pneumococcus can cause severe pneumonia. If the airways then fill with fluid, the patient risks developing acute respiratory distress syndrome. Researchers at Charite -- Universitatsmedizin Berlin have now discovered the m ... read.. |
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US Congress legislates to declassify information on Covid-19 origins |
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Washington | Monday, 2023 1:15:09 AM IST |
| In an unprecedented move, the US Congress, dominated by the Republican Party, has passed a bill unanimously asking the Director of National Intelligence to declassify information on the origins of Covid 19 and sent the measure to President Joe Biden's des ... read.. |
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Study: Risk of skull fractures is higher in men than women |
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Washington | March 12, 2023 5:05:48 PM IST |
| Every year, more than 3 million persons 65 and older need emergency room treatment for injuries sustained in falls. Skull fractures are a major consequence of head trauma, which is the most frequent cause of serious damage. According to the 2016 National ... read.. |
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Insufficient sleep linked to years of poor heart health: Study |
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Washington | March 12, 2023 1:04:12 PM IST |
| Insufficient sleep may increase the risk of heart disease and potentially cause early mortality over the course of two to seven years, according to a recent study conducted by Southern Denmark University and University of Sydney experts. ... read.. |
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Precarious works associated with high Body mass index: Research |
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Chicago | March 12, 2023 12:35:48 PM IST |
| Precarious employment is associated with rising body mass index, according to a University of Illinois at Chicago study. The study adds to the body of research showing that unstable employment might have a negative impact on health outcomes. ... read.. |
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59 H3N2 influenza cases detected in Odisha |
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Bhubaneswar | Sunday, 2023 2:15:09 AM IST |
| At least 59 H3N2 influenza cases were detected in Odisha during the last two months, said director of regional medical research centre (RMRC)-Bhubaneswar, Sanghamitra Pati here on Saturday. ... read.. |
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Astrocyte cells critical for learning skilled movements: Research |
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Massachusetts | March 11, 2023 9:35:13 PM IST |
| Throughout our lifetimes, we have acquired the ability to do a variety of skilled movements, from driving a car to swinging a tennis racket. You might believe that only neurons carry out this learning, but a recent study by scientists at The Picower Cente ... read.. |
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Researchers discover therapeutic target to aid glaucoma treatment |
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Indiana | March 11, 2023 8:05:13 PM IST |
| A damaged optic nerve underlies the neurodegenerative illness glaucoma, which results in visual loss and eventual blindness. Glaucoma affects more than 2,00,000 persons in the United States annually. Regrettably, there is no cure at this time. Researchers ... read.. |
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All work, no independent play pose threat to children's mental health |
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Florida | March 10, 2023 5:36:23 PM IST |
| Anxiety and depression among school-aged children and teens in the United States are at an all-time high. Sadly, in 2021, child and adolescent mental health were declared a national emergency. Although various causes are thought to contribute to this decl ... read.. |
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Atrial fibrillation appears to heighten dementia risk: Research |
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Washington | March 10, 2023 4:36:04 PM IST |
| People with a recent diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common irregular heart rhythm, have a modestly higher risk of developing dementia than people without the condition, according to a recently published research. ... read.. |
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Stage-I of GRAP revoked as overall AQI of Delhi improves |
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New Delhi | Friday, 2023 1:45:09 AM IST |
| In view of the significant improvement in the overall air quality index (AQI) of Delhi and also considering the meteorological and weather forecasts, authorities decided to revoke the orders under Stage-I of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) with immedia ... read.. |
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Depression symptoms may raise risk of stroke: Study |
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Washington | March 9, 2023 8:05:51 PM IST |
| According to a study published in the online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, those who have depression symptoms might be at an elevated risk of suffering a stroke. ... read.. |
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C-reactive protein reduces immune response in inflammatory disease |
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Linkoping | March 9, 2023 8:05:27 PM IST |
| C-reactive protein (CRP) biological function has long been unknown. Researchers at Linkoping University in Sweden have discovered that this protein is beneficial in the inflammatory disease systemic lupus erythematosus or SLE. According to the study publi ... read.. |
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Now a simple blood test may help detect anxiety |
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New York | Thursday, 2023 1:45:15 AM IST |
| US researchers have successfully developed a blood test for anxiety that examines biomarkers to help doctors objectively determine a person's risk for developing anxiety, its severity and therapies best suited for them. ... read.. |
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Perception of time linked to heartbeat: Study |
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Washington | March 7, 2023 11:04:49 PM IST |
| How long does the present last? The answer, according to Cornell University researchers in a recent study, is dependent on your heart. They discovered that our perception of time is not continuous and can extend or decrease with each heartbeat. ... read.. |
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Precarious works associated with high BMI: Reserach |
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Chicago | March 6, 2023 3:34:31 PM IST |
| A study from the University of Illinois Chicago links precarious work with increases in body mass index. The study adds to a growing body of evidence that precarious work may contribute to poor health outcomes. ... read.. |
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Intake of Vitamin D might help preventing dementia: Research |
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Calgary | March 5, 2023 8:04:37 PM IST |
| According to a recent large-scale study, taking vitamin D supplements may help prevent dementia. Researchers at the University of Calgary's Hotchkiss Brain Institute in Canada and the University of Exeter in the UK explored the relationship between vitami ... read.. |
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