Health
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Antiviral medication may prevent vision damage associated with shingles
New York– A team of researchers has found that taking an antiviral medication for a year may prevent vision damage…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: HCG Bengaluru Hosts Pink Women’s Bikeathon 2024
Bengaluru, India–In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, HCG Cancer Centre Bengaluru hosted the ‘Pink Women’s Bikeathon 2024,’ a 10-kilometer all women bike rally aimed…
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Paternal intake of diabetes drug not linked to birth defects in babies
New Delhi– Men with type 2 diabetes planning pregnancy can be reassured that taking the drug metformin may not increase…
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Study explains how PFAS exposure worsens kidney function
New Delhi– People with increased exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS — found in water, food, and people…
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Standing more linked to higher risk of circulatory issues
Sydney– Spending more time standing rather than sitting does not improve cardiovascular health and is linked to a higher risk…
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Social isolation deprives older people of key nutrients in diet
New Delhi– Senior people who are socially isolated are more likely to have an insufficient intake of key micronutrients such…
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New chip-based blood test can diagnose heart attacks in minutes
New Delhi– Scientists on Wednesday reported a new blood test that can diagnose heart attacks in minutes rather than hours,…
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New TB discovery may change how we treat inflammatory disorders
New Delhi– A team of US researchers on Wednesday said they have found a rare mutation that leaves its carriers…
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Doctors urge women to look beyond lumps for breast cancer symptoms
New Delhi– While the most common presentation in breast cancer is a lump in the breast, it can occur even…
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WHO report shows vaccines can reduce antibiotic use, fight resistance
New Delhi– Vaccines are key to preventing infection and thus reducing the use of antibiotics, supporting worldwide efforts to tackle…
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