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Delhi reports 46% fall in daily Covid cases, no death after two months
New Delhi | Tuesday, 2022 2:45:09 AM IST
Delhi on Monday reported a considerable decline of 46 per cent in daily Covid cases, at 258, while there was no Covid death for the first time after December 31, as per the Health Department bulletin. ... read..


Millennials have more faith in Indian Covid vax than Gen Z: Report
New Delhi | Tuesday, 2022 1:45:09 AM IST
About 43 per cent millennials have increased faith in Covid vaccines developed in India, more than Gen Z (30 per cent), according to a report. ... read..


Computer drug simulations offer warning about promising diabetes, cancer treatment: Study
Waterloo | February 28, 2022 6:21:46 PM IST
Using computer drug simulations, a team of researchers found that doctors need to be wary of prescribing a particular treatment for all types of cancer and patients. ... read..


Newly diagnosed diabetes in COVID-19 patients may simply be transitory blood sugar disorder: Study
Massachusetts | February 28, 2022 5:21:33 PM IST
Many people have complained recently about being diagnosed with diabetes after contracting and recovering from COVID-19. A study by the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) has found that many COVID-19 patients, newly diagnosed with diabetes during hospit ... read..


Body image issues increase risk of complications post breast reconstruction surgery: Study
Pennsylvania | February 28, 2022 1:51:50 PM IST
Plastic or cosmetic surgery is the technical name for a procedure undertaken by a person for health reasons or for accentuating their looks. While some undergo surgeries like Mastectomy to prevent the risk of cancer in breasts, others opt for silicone imp ... read..


K'taka reports 366 Covid cases; 17 deaths
Bengaluru | Monday, 2022 4:45:08 AM IST
Covid cases in Karnataka on Sunday came down to 366 against 801 discharges and 17 deaths, officials said. ... read..


Delhi reports marginal rise in new Covid cases, 3 more deaths
New Delhi | Monday, 2022 4:15:08 AM IST
Delhi on Sunday reported marginal rise in fresh Covid cases, at 484, against 440 the previous day, while there were three more deaths, as per the Health Department bulletin. ... read..


Dead man stays Covid positive for over a month: Report
Jerusalem | Monday, 2022 1:45:09 AM IST
In a bizzare case, a man tested positive for Covid almost six full weeks after his death, media reports said. ... read..


SII seeks DCGI nod for phase-3 trial of Covovax as booster dose
New Delhi | Monday, 2022 1:15:09 AM IST
Pune-based vaccine manufacturer Serum Institute of India (SII) has sought permission from Drugs Controller General Of India (DCGI) to conduct phase-3 study of Covovax vaccine as booster dose. A source said that the manufacturer has sought approval for its ... read..


Study finds adverse health effects of Vitamin D2
London | February 27, 2022 11:51:37 PM IST
A recent study suggested that while vitamin D2 has a questionable impact on human health, vitamin D3 could balance people's immune systems and help to fight against viral infections such as COVID-19. ... read..


Researchers assert children with high exposure to air pollution have greater risk of ADHD
Barcelona | February 27, 2022 11:22:03 PM IST
According to a recent study led by Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) researchers, children living in areas with higher air pollution and lower level of green space might have up to a 62 per cent increase risk of developing ADHD. ... read..


Scoring low in memory test linked to Alzheimer's biomarkers: Study
Minnesota | February 27, 2022 7:52:38 PM IST
A recent study found that among people with no memory or thinking problems, having a poor score on a simple memory test may be linked to biomarkers in the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease. ... read..


Study suggests positive parenting can reduce risk of childhood obesity
Pennsylvania | February 27, 2022 4:21:43 PM IST
Positive parenting, warm interactions and a good environment can reduce the risk of childhood obesity, a new study has found. ... read..


Study: Dementia risk can be reduced by high-fiber diet
Tsukuba | February 27, 2022 4:21:35 PM IST
Fiber is known to be vitally important for a healthy digestive system and also has cardiovascular benefits like reduced cholesterol. During a recent study, evidence has emerged that fiber is also important for a healthy brain. ... read..


Study reveals how our bodies shifts between making bones and breaking them down
Osaka | February 27, 2022 4:21:19 PM IST
Bone remodeling occurs in different parts of the body throughout life to maintain bone physique balance and systematic mineral homeostasis. During this "remodeling" process, osteoclasts remove mineralized bones, whereas osteoblasts form new bones. These r ... read..


Study examines if migraine is tied to complications in pregnancy
Massachusetts | February 27, 2022 12:21:51 PM IST
Does migraine have any implication on pregnant women? Does a mother's body issue have an effect on the unborn baby? According to a preliminary study, women with migraine may have a higher risk of pregnancy complications like preterm delivery, gestational ... read..


K'taka witnesses slide in Covid cases, reports 514 infections
Bengaluru | Sunday, 2022 5:15:09 AM IST
Covid-19 cases in Karnataka on Saturday came down to 514 against 1,073 discharges and 19 deaths, officials said. ... read..


Delhi reports 440 fresh Covid cases, 2 deaths
New Delhi | Sunday, 2022 5:15:08 AM IST
The national capital on Saturday reported marginal decline in the number of new Covid cases as it recorded 440 fresh infections against 460 cases on the previous day. ... read..


ADHD linked to hoarding behaviour: Study
New Delhi | Sunday, 2022 5:15:08 AM IST
People with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are significantly more likely to also exhibit hoarding behaviours, which can have a serious impact on their quality of life, finds a new study. ... read..


Kerala reports 3,262 new Covid cases
Thiruvananthapuram | Sunday, 2022 3:45:08 AM IST
Kerala on Saturday reported 3,262 Covid-19 cases, while the test positivity rate was 7.81 per cent said a statement from Health Minister Veena George. ... read..


Well-functioning fat linked to fewer old age ailments: Study
Copenhagen | February 26, 2022 11:21:36 PM IST
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen studied the link between ageing, exercise and fat tissue function in Danish men. ... read..


Study finds daily activities reduce heart disease risk in senior women
California | February 26, 2022 11:21:34 PM IST
Researchers at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at the University of California San Diego have studied the impact of daily life movement on cardiovascular disease risk. ... read..


Study finds impact of pandemic-related stress on brain health of uninfected people
Massachusetts | February 26, 2022 11:21:29 PM IST
New research has indicated that for some individuals -- even those who have steered clear of becoming infected with SARS-CoV-2 -- societal and lifestyle disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic may have triggered inflammation in the brain that can affect ... read..


COVID vaccine effectiveness declines after 6 months without boosters: Study
Washington | February 26, 2022 10:51:03 PM IST
A new study, released in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine by Providence, confirmed the overall effectiveness of vaccines in preventing severe infection resulting in hospitalisation from COVID-19. But the study also showed a substantial decline in protectio ... read..


Food consumption in children is driven by their dislikes: Study
Pennsylvania | February 26, 2022 9:51:22 PM IST
The results of a new study by Penn State nutritionists and sensory scientists suggest that when it comes to meals, it is more accurate and more relevant to say, "children do not eat what they dislike." ... read..


Study explores if eating vegetables protects against cardiovascular diseases
Oxford | February 26, 2022 9:51:18 PM IST
Researchers from the Nuffield Department of Population Health at the University of Oxford, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and the University of Bristol found no evidence that a diet rich in vegetables will also lower the risk of cardiovascular disea ... read..


Research discovers better treatment for Parkinson's disease
Copenhagen | February 26, 2022 4:22:06 PM IST
Even though there is no permanent cure at present for Parkinson's disease, which is a neurodegenerative condition, a study from the University of Copenhagen has given a ray of hope for its treatment. ... read..


Maladaptive coping mechanisms contribute to poor sleep quality: Study
Pennsylvania | February 26, 2022 2:52:25 PM IST
The pandemic made everyone lose their sleep, either due to a tragic reason, anxiety, or simply, boredom. But losing sleep and not sleeping enough can cause serious health issues. A recent study reported that most patients with sleep problems adopt maladap ... read..


Covid cases in Karnataka at 628, 15 deaths reported
Bengaluru | Saturday, 2022 5:15:08 AM IST
Karnataka logged 628 new Covid cases against 1,349 discharges on Friday, while there were 15 more deaths, against 1,692 discharges and 19 deaths on the previous day. ... read..


Pharma antibiotics polluting Indian rivers: Toxics Link study
New Delhi | Saturday, 2022 2:45:09 AM IST
As if pollution from plastic, industrial effluents, and sewage was not enough to damage the health of Indian rivers, a new study has found that they are now prone to pollution from antibiotic residues. ... read..


New Covid cases in Kerala come down to 3,581
Thiruvananthapuram | Saturday, 2022 2:15:08 AM IST
The Covid pandemic's third wave seems to be in its last stages in Kerala, as on Friday, the state saw 3,581 new cases, while the test positivity rate stood at 8.12 per cent, said a statement issued here by Health Minister Veena George. ... read..


Covid entering endemic phase, but annual vaccines will be needed: Moderna
Washington | Saturday, 2022 1:45:09 AM IST
Even as the number of Covid cases are declining in several parts of the world, US drug maker Moderna has said that the pandemic will end in 2022, yet annual vaccinations are needed, the media reported. ... read..


This wearable air purifier by IIT-D startup is at par with N95 mask
New Delhi | Saturday, 2022 1:45:09 AM IST
Nanoclean, an Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Delhi-based startup, has developed the "smallest wearable air purifier", which is as effective as an N95 grade face mask. ... read..


4.7 mn Covid shots destroyed in UK over fears of blood clot risk
London | Saturday, 2022 1:45:08 AM IST
Amid fears of over blood clot risk, about 4.7 million Covid vaccine doses were wasted in the UK by the end of October 2021, according to a government report. ... read..


Apollo Hospitals shares jump on inclusion in Nifty50 index
New Delhi | Saturday, 2022 1:45:08 AM IST
Shares of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise rose sharply on the National Stock Exchange on Friday as the exchange announced inclusion of the firm in its benchmark Nifty50 index. ... read..


Lung function in premenopausal, postmenopausal women can decline due to obesity: Study
Ohio (Cleveland) | February 25, 2022 5:51:55 PM IST
Obesity has been shown to affect the risk of airway obstructive diseases and can lead to a decline in lung function. A new study suggested that abdominal obesity may result in a greater risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma in pr ... read..


Anti-tumour drug promotes weight loss in mice: Study
Washington | February 25, 2022 4:52:24 PM IST
According to a new study, an anti-tumour drug promotes weight loss in mice at low doses by activating a natural hunger-suppressing pathway. ... read..


Vitamin D2 might have adverse health effect while vitamin D3 can be vital for fighting infections: Research
Guildford | February 25, 2022 3:51:59 PM IST
A research team has found significant differences between the two types of vitamin D. It suggests that while vitamin D2 has a questionable impact on human health, vitamin D3 could balance people's immune systems and help to fight against viral infections ... read..


Study finds immune system's response to tissue damage linked to cancer spread
London | February 25, 2022 3:51:44 PM IST
The spread of cancer around the body is a complex process. Researchers have uncovered how a process involved in the regeneration of tissue damaged by radiation can aid the spread of cancer. ... read..


India's vaccine coverage very impressive: Bill Gates
Hyderabad | Friday, 2022 5:15:08 AM IST
Microsoft Co-founder and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Co-chair Bill Gates was all praise for India for development, manufacturing and distribution of Covid-19 vaccines and termed the country's vaccine coverage as "very impressive". ... read..


Covid cases in Karnataka come down to 558, 19 deaths reported
Bengaluru | Friday, 2022 4:45:08 AM IST
Karnataka logged 558 new Covid cases against 1,692 discharges, as well as 19 deaths on Thursday. ... read..


Delhi reports 556 fresh Covid cases, infection rises to 1.10%
New Delhi | Friday, 2022 3:45:08 AM IST
Delhi on Thursday reported marginal decline in Covid cases, at 556, against 583 the previous day, but the infection rate has risen to 1.10 per cent, according to the Health Department bulletin. ... read..


New ICMR policy to develop innovation-led ecosystem: Mandaviya
New Delhi | Friday, 2022 2:45:08 AM IST
The new ICMR/DHR policy will ensure multi-disciplinary collaboration, promote startup culture and develop an innovation led ecosystem at Medical Institutes across the country by promoting Make-in India, Startup India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives, sa ... read..


Severe Covid may affect pregnancy outcomes
London | Friday, 2022 2:15:09 AM IST
Severe Covid-19 in pregnancy may increase the risk of pre-labour caesarean birth, a very or extreme preterm birth, stillborn birth, and the need for admission to a neonatal unit, finds a new study. ... read..


Kerala continues to see dip in daily Covid tally, TPR
Thiruvananthapuram | Friday, 2022 1:15:09 AM IST
Kerala continues to register fewer new Covid cases, as on Thursday 4,064 turned positive, while the test positivity rate also came down to 7.82 per cent, said a statement from State Health Minister Veena George. ... read..


Children with high exposure to air pollution have greater risk of ADHD: Study
Barcelona | February 24, 2022 6:51:55 PM IST
ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopment disorders occurring in children. According to a new study led by Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) researchers, children living in areas with higher air pollution and lower level of green spac ... read..


Low-meat, meat-free diets associated with lower cancer risk, finds study
Oxford | February 24, 2022 2:51:34 PM IST
While vegetables like broccoli, onions, cabbage, kale and cauliflower and fruits like oranges, bananas, apples and lemons are known to help in fighting cancer, what about meat? Does eating meat aggravate cancer or help in fighting it? A new study has shed ... read..


Extreme heat linked to rise in mental health emergency care: Study
Boston (Massachusetts) | February 24, 2022 11:51:20 AM IST
Does the temperature outside decide a person's temperament inside? On extremely hot summer days, adults are at an increased risk of visiting emergency rooms for mental health crises related to substance use, anxiety, stress, and more. ... read..


More peripheral losses inflicted as US sheds off Covid-19 restrictions
New York | Thursday, 2022 5:15:09 AM IST
As coronavirus cases continue to decline across the US, all states but one -- Hawaii -- have dropped their mask mandates or have made plans to do so in the coming weeks, while Target and Apple stores joined other retailers this week in pulling back their ... read..


Britain loses $20bn due to fraud, errors in Covid-19 support schemes: Report
London | Thursday, 2022 5:15:09 AM IST
Billions of dollars have been lost to fraud and error in Britain's support schemes in coping with the Covid-19 pandemic, an official report said on Wednesday. ... read..


Delhi reports 583 Covid cases, 3 deaths
New Delhi | Thursday, 2022 4:45:08 AM IST
Delhi on Wednesday reported marginal rise in Covid cases, at 583, against 498 the previous day, as well as three more deaths, the Health Department bulletin said. ... read..


Covid cases in Karnataka come down to 667, 21 new deaths
Bengaluru | Thursday, 2022 4:45:08 AM IST
Karnataka logged 667 new Covid cases against 1,674 discharges, as well as 21 deaths on Wednesday, as against 767 cases, 1,682 discharges and 29 deaths the previous day. ... read..


73 CISF personnel still infected with Covid-19, total cases drop to 200 in CAPFs
New Delhi | Thursday, 2022 2:45:09 AM IST
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) which guards the major airports in metro cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, still has the highest number of 73 cases of Covid-19 when the total number of cases in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) h ... read..


Mandaviya releases reports highlighting India's Covid vaccination programme
New Delhi | Thursday, 2022 2:45:09 AM IST
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday released two reports of the Institute for Competitiveness, part of the global network of the Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness and affiliated to Harvard Business School, highlighting India's va ... read..


Covid vax doesn't raise risk of rare inflammation in children: Lancet
New York | Thursday, 2022 1:45:08 AM IST
Reported cases of multi-system inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) in children and adolescents who had received at least one Covid-19 vaccine dose were rare, according to a new study. ... read..


Zero tolerance for poor standard of work: Mandaviya to doctors
New Delhi | Thursday, 2022 1:45:08 AM IST
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday gave a very strong message to doctors that there will be zero tolerance for poor standard of work at all levels. "No one should feel that absenteeism and poor performance shall go unnoticed", he emphasi ... read..


Continue with practice of washing hands: V-P to citizens
New Delhi | Thursday, 2022 1:15:09 AM IST
Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday cautioned that with the flattening of Covid pandemic curve, people should not lower their guard and should continue with the practice of washing hands frequently. ... read..


$774 bn revenue opportunity for India from healthcare by 2030: Report
New Delhi | Thursday, 2022 1:15:09 AM IST
India has the potential to generate a staggering $774 billion revenue in the healthcare sector by 2030, suggests a new report on Wednesday. ... read..


COVID-19 infection can be detected in breath tests: Study
Gothenburg | February 23, 2022 6:51:18 PM IST
According to a new study, traces of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that causes COVID-19 can be detected in microscopically small fluid droplets exhaled during a very short time span. ... read..


Psychological well-being in adolescents linked to adult risk of heart diseases: Study
Missouri | February 23, 2022 4:21:26 PM IST
It has been a long-known fact that a person's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) can be lowered with lifestyle changes such as modifying diet, exercise, alcohol and tobacco use. Now, Anand Chockalingam and Sharan Srinivas at the University of Missouri d ... read..


Study examines if pandemic-related stress impacts brain health of uninfected people
Massachusetts | February 23, 2022 1:51:25 PM IST
Irrespective of whether a person has ever been infected with the SARS-Cov-2 virus or not, one thing is for sure: it affected the mental health of every individual. New research has indicated that for some individuals -- even those who have steered clear o ... read..


Karnataka sees Covid cases come down to 767, 29 new deaths
Bengaluru | Wednesday, 2022 5:15:09 AM IST
Karnataka on Tuesday logged 767 new Covid cases against 1,682 discharges, while there were another 29 deaths. ... read..


BSF organises medical camp in Meghalya's West Garo hills
New Delhi | Wednesday, 2022 4:45:09 AM IST
The Border Security Force on Tuesday organised a free medical camp at its Dalu border outpost in Meghalaya's West Garo hills under the civic action programme. ... read..


SC not happy at pharma cos' freebies to docs, says no tax exemption on this count (Lead)
New Delhi | Wednesday, 2022 4:15:09 AM IST
The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed concern at freebies - including gold coins, fridges, LCD TVs, and funding international trips for vacations -offered by pharmaceutical companies to "manipulate" doctors' prescriptions and to recommend drugs produced ... read..


Bird flu unlikely to spread in India: Experts
New Delhi | Wednesday, 2022 3:45:09 AM IST
Bird flu has resurfaced in India with cases being reported from Maharashtra's Thane and Palghar regions. Thousands of birds have been culled in Palghar alone. ... read..


DDMA to discuss further Covid relaxations on Feb 25
New Delhi | Wednesday, 2022 3:45:08 AM IST
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) will hold a meeting on Friday to discuss the further relaxation in Covid restrictions in light of declining cases in the city. ... read..


Mild symptoms but more transmissibility, Covid task force member on BA.2
New Delhi | Wednesday, 2022 2:45:10 AM IST
New coronavirus variant BA.2, which is under investigation, can cause mild symptoms but is more transmissible, a member of the India's Covid task force said on Tuesday. ... read..


Delhi doctors save 2-yr-old with cardiac arrest post-Covid
New Delhi | Wednesday, 2022 2:45:10 AM IST
Doctors here have given a new lease of life to a two-year-old boy who suffered cardiac arrest and multiple organ failure post a Covid infection. ... read..


'Gold coins, TVs': SC concerned on pharma firms offering freebies to doctors
New Delhi | Wednesday, 2022 1:45:09 AM IST
The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed concern at freebies - including gold coins, fridges, LCD TVs, and funding international trips for vacations -offered by pharmaceutical companies to manipulate doctors' prescriptions and to recommend drugs produced b ... read..


UK to begin 4th Covid dose for people aged above 75 in spring
London | Wednesday, 2022 1:15:09 AM IST
A second booster dose of Covid vaccine will be offered to all adults over-75 and the most vulnerable over-12s in the UK this spring. ... read..


Spread of BA.2 can become serious threat for global health: Study
Tokyo | Wednesday, 2022 1:15:09 AM IST
The risk of Omicron subvariant BA.2 for global health is potentially higher than that of BA.1, according to a new study. ... read..


Steroid treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy may depend on time of day, suggests study
Ohio | February 22, 2022 11:51:22 PM IST
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a rare genetic condition that causes progressive muscle weakness and other systemic damage. Every year, about 20,000 children are diagnosed with it. Now, a new study has reported that the time of day for providing the drug m ... read..


Well-functioning fat key to fewer old age ailments, suggests study
Copenhagen | February 22, 2022 2:51:42 PM IST
Fat tissues play a pivotal role in human health. However, with age, they lose function and can lead to type 2 diabetes, obesity, cancer and other ailments. High levels of lifelong exercise have the potential to counteract this deterioration, according to ... read..


'Ross procedure' leads to improved survival in adults undergoing aortic valve surgery: Study
New York | February 22, 2022 12:51:55 PM IST
The 'Ross procedure' also known as the switch procedure or pulmonary autograft procedure, is a cardiac surgery in which a diseased aortic valve is replaced with the patient's own pulmonary valve. ... read..


Delhi's Covid positivity rate falls below 1%, 370 new cases
New Delhi | Tuesday, 2022 4:45:08 AM IST
Delhi on Monday saw its Covid positivity rate fall below 1 per cent for the first time since beginning of the third wave, to 0.94 per cent - the lowest since 1.2 per cent on December 29, according to the Health Department bulletin. ... read..


DCGI approval to Corbevax will strengthen fight against Covid: Mandaviya
New Delhi | Tuesday, 2022 3:15:08 AM IST
The emergency use authorisation to Covid-19 vaccine Corbevax for the 12-18 age group will further strengthen India's fight against Covid-19, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Monday. ... read..


Covid pandemic may end in 2022: WHO
Moscow | Tuesday, 2022 1:15:08 AM IST
If there are no more major Covid outbreaks after Omicron, the pandemic may see an end in 2022, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Representative in Russia has said. ... read..


New study finds better treatment for Parkinson's disease
Copenhagen | February 21, 2022 5:21:15 PM IST
Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disease wherein dopaminergic neurons progressively die in the brainstem. Tremor and difficulties in walking are the most commonly recognizable symptoms for people suffering from Parkinson. Although there is no pe ... read..


Researchers discover new medicines for treating heart patients
Ohio | February 21, 2022 3:52:11 PM IST
A recent research by the University of Cincinnati discovered a unique class of medications that acted as blood thinners by inhibiting an enzyme in the genes of tick saliva. ... read..


Does autism affect brains of boys and girls differently? Study suggests so
California | February 21, 2022 11:22:09 AM IST
Autism is a serious developmental disorder that impairs the ability to communicate and interact. Autism spectrum disorder impacts the nervous system and affects the overall cognitive, emotional, social and physical health of the affected individual. Accor ... read..


Women should focus on their heart's wellbeing before getting pregnant, says study
Illinois | February 19, 2022 5:21:30 PM IST
A new Northwestern Medicine study has shined a spotlight on an important but often overlooked matter of the heart, optimizing one's cardiovascular health before getting pregnant. ... read..


Research reveals daily exercise at 70 might stave off major heart disease later
Padua | February 19, 2022 5:21:22 PM IST
A recent research has suggested that twenty minutes of daily moderate to vigorous exercise in early old age may best stave off major heart disease, including heart failure, in late old age (eighty plus). ... read..


Research finds majority postmenopausal women experience female pattern hair loss
Ohio | February 19, 2022 5:21:00 PM IST
A new study has identified the prevalence of female pattern hair loss (FPHL), hair characteristics, and associated factors in healthy postmenopausal women. ... read..


Antibiotics after birth affects gut microbes of babies, study finds
Edinburgh | February 18, 2022 9:20:54 PM IST
Treating babies with antibiotics in the first week of life is linked with a decrease in healthy bacteria necessary amongst others to digest milk and an increase in antimicrobial resistance, a new study by The University of Edinburgh researchers suggested. ... read..


Study finds gut health gets compromised in severe COVID-19
London | February 18, 2022 9:20:50 PM IST
A new study of samples of intestines from people who have died of COVID-19 has shown the impact on the gut immune system. ... read..


Long-term study finds children with insomnia likely to suffer as adults
Washington | February 18, 2022 6:21:59 PM IST
According to new research led by scientists at Penn State College of Medicine, children with insomnia symptoms are likely to persist with them as young adults and are significantly more likely to develop an insomnia disorder in early adulthood compared to ... read..


Study finds how long does it takes to recover from concussion
California | February 17, 2022 4:52:09 PM IST
Concussion is a brain injury caused by a blow to the head or a violent shaking of the head and body. It can lead to temporary cognitive symptoms. A new study has suggested that people with mild traumatic brain injuries may be more likely to have cognitive ... read..


COVID-19 survivors have increased mental health risks up to a year later: Study
Washington | February 17, 2022 3:21:52 PM IST
As the COVID-19 pandemic entered into its third year, countless people have undergone varying degrees of uncertainty, isolation and mental health challenges. Many are still severely affected by mental health issues. New research has revealed that those wh ... read..


Obstructive sleep apnea: The condition that proved fatal for late Bappi Lahiri
By S. Mangala Ramya

New Delhi | February 17, 2022 1:21:13 PM IST
Legendary singer-composer Bappi Lahiri departed the mortal world on Tuesday night, leaving behind a rich legacy of his soulful and unforgettable compositions and songs. He died due to a condition called Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). He was 69 when he bre ... read..


Heart attack survivors less likely to develop Parkinson's disease, says study
Dallas | February 16, 2022 5:51:02 PM IST
Does heart attack have a connection to Parkinson's disease? According to new research, people who have had a heart attack may be slightly less likely than people in the general population to develop Parkinson's disease later in life. ... read..


Age of natural menopause linked to violence exposure: Study
Ohio | February 16, 2022 4:50:59 PM IST
Research on women's violence exposure is essential and necessary as the COVID-19 pandemic has elevated the rates of intimate partner violence and child abuse. A new study showed that a woman's collective violence exposure--consisting of her own abuse and ... read..


Study reveals positive results for treatment of major depression
Maryland | February 16, 2022 2:51:08 PM IST
Psychedelics are a class of hallucinogenic drugs whose primary effect is to trigger non-ordinary states of consciousness. Previous studies by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers showed that psychedelic treatment with psilocybin relieved major depressive di ... read..


Researchers link transient blood pressure rise to learning in brain
Gothenburg | February 15, 2022 11:51:15 PM IST
It is natural for people to get stressed in their everyday work, but at times, this stress can lead to an increase in blood pressure. Recent research has revealed that minor everyday rises in blood pressure due to short-term stressors can be linked to a b ... read..


Scientists develop biophysical model for better diagnosis and treatment of osteoarthritis
Rochester (New York) | February 15, 2022 2:50:50 PM IST
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones wears down over time. Now, scientists from Rochester Institute of Technology and Corne ... read..


Oestrogen levels linked to COVID-19 death risk in older women, suggests study
London | February 15, 2022 2:21:14 PM IST
Oestrogen is a category of sex hormone responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics. Recent research has suggested that an older woman's oestrogen levels may be linked to her chances of ... read..


Study says loneliness has a different neural basis than social anxiety
Connecticut | February 15, 2022 11:20:53 AM IST
Social anxiety disorder, sometimes referred to as social phobia, is a type of anxiety disorder that creates extreme fear in social settings. People with this disorder have trouble talking to people, meeting new people, and attending social gatherings and ... read..


India reports 27,409 new COVID infections, daily positivity rate dips to 2.23 pc
New Delhi | February 15, 2022 10:51:21 AM IST
India continues to witness its downward trajectory of fresh COVID-19 cases with the country reporting 27,409 new infections in the last 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday. ... read..


Three doses of COVID vaccine better than two? Study suggests so!
California | February 14, 2022 6:21:01 PM IST
The majority of the vaccines available for COVID-19 have two doses. People are said to become more capable of resisting the virus after the second dose. But, a recent Kaiser Permanente study, found that one month after a third dose, the effectiveness of t ... read..


Study shows keto diet could enhance pancreatic cancer therapy
Brussels | February 14, 2022 4:22:32 PM IST
A diet high in fat and low in carbohydrates (sugars) that causes the body to break down fat into molecules is called ketones, or 'keto' diet. A recent preclinical study led by Ludwig Cancer Research has demonstrated that a common weight-loss diet could en ... read..


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