Health
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Why you’re bent on revenge, and can revenge be addictive?
By Max Larkin/Harvard Staff Writer Psychiatrist explains how humans are hardwired to crave payback and why forgiveness is the ultimate…
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Rapid blood pressure swings may signal early brain degeneration in older adults, study finds
NEW DELHI — Older adults who experience rapid, moment-to-moment fluctuations in blood pressure may face a higher risk of brain…
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Stem Cell Therapy Shows Promise in Preventing Heart Failure After Heart Attack
NEW DELHI– Patients with weakened heart function who receive stem cell therapy soon after a heart attack may face a…
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Experts Warn Personal Bias and Misinformation Fueling False Vaccine–Autism Link
NEW DELHI — Health experts have warned that personal bias and blind belief continue to fuel the long-debunked claim that…
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MRI Scans of the Tongue Could Help Detect and Track Motor Neurone Disease, Study Finds
NEW DELHI — A new study suggests that MRI scans of the tongue may provide valuable clues for early detection…
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Chest X-Rays Fail to Detect Most Asymptomatic TB Cases Among Household Contacts, Says Lancet Study
NEW DELHI — Chest X-rays, one of the most widely used tools for tuberculosis (TB) screening, are failing to identify…
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How many steps? 4,000 counts for a lot
How many steps do you need to reap health benefits? A new study by investigators from Harvard and Mass General Brigham examined…
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Longer lifespan, slower cognitive decline
BOSTON–Older adults with a long lifespan—particularly centenarians—experienced slower cognitive decline, shorter periods of cognitive impairment, and maintained better cognitive function…
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U.S. Records Highest Measles Cases in Over Three Decades
LOS ANGELES– The United States has reported 1,618 measles cases so far this year, including three deaths — the highest…
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Some Anti-Allergy Drugs May Increase Dementia Risk in Elderly, Study Finds
New Delhi– Certain antihistamines, commonly used to treat allergies, may increase the risk of dementia and cognitive decline in older…
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