Health
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High antibiotic use not the only reason for spread of superbugs: Study
London– Researchers have, for the first time, analysed the impact of antibiotic use on the rise of treatment-resistant bacteria over…
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5 ways to protect newborns in cold weather
New Delhi– Keeping babies protected from the cold throughout the winter months is of utmost importance. From proper layering to…
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Disinfectants not enough to kill harmful microbes from hospital surfaces
New York– Despite compliance with recommended disinfection protocols, high-touch hospital surfaces, bed rails, workstations, and other frequently-touched surfaces contain microbial…
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Low calcium dose may prevent preeclampsia, preterm birth risk: Study
New Delhi– Lower than the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended calcium supplementation (equivalent to one 500-milligram pill per day) may…
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Researchers identify over 200 new genes linked to depression
London– More than 200 genes linked to depression have been newly identified, which may soon lead to treatments for the…
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Drinking alkaline water may not prevent kidney stones: Study
New York– Bottled water marketed as “alkaline water” is unlikely to be an effective alternative for prevention of recurrent urinary…
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Over 65% rise in students seeking mental health counselling
New Delhi– A rising number of student suicides has highlighted the need to introduce robust mental health initiatives time and…
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Eat more veggies, legumes, nuts; less dairy & meat to cut Covid risk: Study
Sao Paulo– Eating a predominantly plant-based or vegetarian diet high in vegetables, legumes, nuts, is linked to 39 per cent…
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Study links early menopause, HRT to rheumatoid arthritis risk
Beijing– Early menopause — before the age of 45, taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and having 4 or more children…
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RSV can infect nerve cells, cause inflammation and damage: Study
New York– Long thought to only infect the respiratory tract, a new study has found that respiratory syncytial virus (RSV),…
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