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New Covid variant ‘FLiRT’ capable of evading the immune system: Experts
New Delhi: The new Covid-19 variant ‘FLiRT’, which is spreading fast in the US, is capable of evading the immune system due to a trans substitution of amino acids between two spike…
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Simple workouts can boost brain after a bad night’s sleep
London: Didn’t get a good night’s sleep? Just 20 minutes of moderate exercises can boost your brain, according to a study. The study, led by the University of Portsmouth researchers explored how…
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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…
- Lifestyle
Rising heat linked to more cardiovascular deaths: Study
New York: Cardiovascular-related deaths due to extreme heat are expected to increase between 2036 and 2065, according to a study modelled in the US. The researchers, whose work is published in Circulation,…
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Study finds link between air pollution and Parkinson’s disease
New Delhi: Moderate level of fine particle pollution is associated with a 56 per cent higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, new research in the US has found. Previous studies have shown…
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Heated yoga sessions for just once a week may reduce depression
New York: Heated yoga sessions for just once a week may help reduce depression, indicating that heated yoga could be a viable treatment option for patients suffering from moderate-to-severe depressive symptoms, new…
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Adults with ADHD three times more likely to develop dementia, research finds
New Delhi: Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are nearly three times more likely to develop dementia than those without the mental disorder, researchers have found. Adult ADHD reflects a neurological process that…
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B12 deficiency may trigger chronic inflammation, finds study
New Delhi: A new study has identified a compelling link between vitamin B12 deficiency and chronic inflammation, which is associated with a range of health problems including cardiovascular disease, diabetes and neurodegenerative…
- Delhi
Nanoparticle emissions from vehicles in Delhi may raise health risks: Study
New Delhi: Vehicular emissions that release toxic nanoparticles in Delhi may be hazardous to health, according to a study. Nanoparticles or ultrafine particles are usually defined as a particle of matter that…
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UK expert warns of pandemic worse than Covid in new book
New Delhi: The former chair of the UK Vaccine Taskforce Kate Bingham has in a new book warned of a next pandemic that could come from a million unknown viruses and kill…
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Ginger supplements can be beneficial in treating autoimmune diseases: Study
New York: Ginger supplements can play an important role in controlling inflammation for people living with autoimmune diseases, a new study has found. Researchers studied the impact of ginger supplementation on a…
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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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Vaping may spur chronic stress in young people: Study
London: Young people who used e-cigarettes are more than twice as likely to report chronic stress, finds a study. The research, presented at European Respiratory Society International Congress in Milan, Italy was…
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Transplanting patients own lung cells shows promise for people with COPD
London: In a first, researchers have shown it is possible to repair damaged lung tissue in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) using the patients’ own lung cells. Every year COPD…
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Dengue patient numbers rising in Bengal with every passing day
Kolkata: Dengue seems to be taking a serious turn in West Bengal, especially in the rural pockets of the state, with every passing day as the number of affected people crossed the…