Health
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One in Three Indians Faces Metabolic Dysfunction, Says Union Minister; Calls for Nationwide Diabetes Awareness Campaign
NEW DELHI– Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Wednesday issued a stark warning about the growing burden of metabolic disorders…
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Gen Z Mental Health Crisis Requires Cultural Understanding and Proven Treatments
BySunita Sohrabji Truly understanding the precursors for poor mental health in Gen Zers goes beyond blaming social media and the…
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Study Warns Chips, Cookies May Trigger Addiction Similar to Drug Use
NEW DELHI– A new study has raised alarm over the addictive potential of ultra-processed foods like chips, cookies, and soda, warning…
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Dementia Diagnosed on Average 3.5 Years After Symptoms Begin: Study
NEW DELHI– People with dementia are diagnosed an average of 3.5 years after the first symptoms appear, significantly delaying access to…
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Study Finds Genetic Link to Stuttering, Offering New Insights Into Speech Disorder
NEW DELHI– The causes of stuttering, a long-standing mystery in speech pathology, may now be closer to understanding. A team of…
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Hepatitis B Drugs Vastly Underused; Early Treatment Could Save Millions: The Lancet
NEW DELHI– A new study published in The Lancet Gastroenterology and Hepatology warns that life-saving drugs for hepatitis B are severely…
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Just 7,000 Daily Steps Can Lower Risk of Cancer, Depression, and Early Death: The Lancet
NEW DELHI– Walking just 7,000 steps a day may significantly reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer, type 2…
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Lifestyle Interventions May Offer Better Outcomes for Indians at Genetic Risk of Obesity: Study
HYDERABAD– Indians with a genetic predisposition to obesity may benefit more from lifestyle changes and targeted nutrient supplementation than from relying…
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Beetroot Juice May Help Lower Blood Pressure in Older Adults, Study Finds
NEW DELHI– Drinking beetroot juice may help reduce blood pressure in older adults, according to a new study conducted by…
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Overlooked climate-change danger: Wildfire smoke
Researchers rush to get hands around multiple serious health risks as blazes mount — and get bigger By Max Larkin…
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