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Health News
Woman gives birth after undergoing uterus transplant
PTI | October 18, 2018 10:43 PM
A 28-year-old woman who had undergone a uterus transplant gave birth to a baby girl at a private hospital here Thursday.
Relief for cancer patients! 150-year-old drug may improve radiation therapy, says study
PTI | October 18, 2018 12:21 PMA drug first identified 150 years ago and used as a smooth-muscle relaxant could make tumours more sensitive to radiation therapy, according to a study.
Eating walnuts may not cause weight gain, says study
PTI | October 17, 2018 3:04 PMDNA 'spelling mistakes' may cause dementia: Study
PTI | October 15, 2018 3:39 PMIn your 20s and overweight? Beware! Study says you may lose up to 10 years in life expectancy
IANS | October 11, 2018 4:52 PMBig boost to healthcare sector! India remains polio free; UNICEF, WHO say all vaccines used in govt immunisation programmes safe
PTI | October 11, 2018 4:39 PMFirst-ever 3-in-1 vaccine to fight traveller's diarrhoea that kill over 100,000 children under age 5 every year
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Israel discovers blood test to match treatment to lung cancer
IANS | October 23, 2018 8:31 AMThe study, conducted by the oncology department at Soroka Hospital in southern Israel, examined the contribution of the use of “Guardant360” non-invasive liquid biopsy to match accurate treatment for patients with metastases.
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Scientists develop sensor to detect unborn baby’s heartbeat
PTI | October 21, 2018 5:38 PMThe technology would also greatly benefit women experiencing high-risk pregnancy factors, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, preeclampsia and gestational high blood pressure, who require regular monitoring to ensure the wellbeing of their baby.
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Eight new Zika cases in Rajasthan, total infected reach 117
PTI | October 20, 2018 8:13 PMMost of the cases which have been reported are from Shastri Nagar area here where fogging and other anti-larvae activities are being carried out to prevent the spread of the virus.
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Woman gives birth after undergoing uterus transplant
PTI | October 18, 2018 10:43 PMA 28-year-old woman who had undergone a uterus transplant gave birth to a baby girl at a private hospital here Thursday.
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Relief for cancer patients! 150-year-old drug may improve radiation therapy, says study
PTI | October 18, 2018 12:21 PMA drug first identified 150 years ago and used as a smooth-muscle relaxant could make tumours more sensitive to radiation therapy, according to a study.
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Eating walnuts may not cause weight gain, says study
PTI | October 17, 2018 3:04 PMA diet rich in walnuts may not lead to weight gain or increase the risk of obesity, a study conducted in healthy elders claims.
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DNA ‘spelling mistakes’ may cause dementia: Study
PTI | October 15, 2018 3:39 PMMany cases of dementia may arise from spontaneous errors in our DNA that arise as cells divide and reproduce, according to a study published Monday.
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Do’s and Dont’s for Diabetics during the festival season
PTI | October 15, 2018 12:54 PMPre-festival consultation with doctors, dietary restraint and continuing with exercise schedule should be adhered to by patients of Diabetes mellitus to enjoy Navaratri and Durga Puja celebrations, senior doctors have said.
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High lead exposure causing intellectual disability in Indian children: Study
PTI | October 14, 2018 12:30 PMHigh levels of lead contamination in the blood of children living in India may have a significant impact in lowering their IQ and increasing the risk of other diseases, a study has found.
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Young and overweight? Beware! Obesity may double risk of colorectal cancer in women – here’s what study says
IANS | October 12, 2018 2:19 PMWomen who are overweight or obese have up to twice the risk of developing colorectal cancer before age 50, warn researchers.
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In your 20s and overweight? Beware! Study says you may lose up to 10 years in life expectancy
IANS | October 11, 2018 4:52 PMIf you are obese or overweight in your 20s and 30s, expect to lose up to 10 years in life expectancy, researchers have warned.
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Big boost to healthcare sector! India remains polio free; UNICEF, WHO say all vaccines used in govt immunisation programmes safe
PTI | October 11, 2018 4:39 PMIn the backdrop of some oral polio vaccine vials being found contaminated with the type-2 polio virus, the UNICEF and the WHO Thursday reiterated India’s status as a polio-free country.
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Healthy heart: Check your heart rate with these apps
Sudhir Chowdhary | October 11, 2018 1:27 AMWhether it be your heart rate or your blood pressure, with technology advancing at the speed of light, there are many ways to track your health at the comfort of your home.
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World Mental Health Day: India at threshold of epidemic, every sixth person needs help
IANS | October 10, 2018 3:14 PMIndia is standing on the threshold of a mental health epidemic with a greater number of people affected by mental health issues in the country than the entire population of Japan.
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Air Pollution alert: It may up mouth cancer risk – Here’s what study says
PTI | October 10, 2018 2:32 PMHigh levels of air pollutants — especially fine particulate matter — may increase the risk of developing mouth cancer, a study has found.
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Planned fasting may help reverse diabetes, says report
PTI | October 10, 2018 11:35 AMPlanned intermittent fasting may help to reverse type 2 diabetes, according to doctors who were able to cut out the need for insulin treatment for three patients in their care.
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Zika virus in India: Here are the symptoms, treatment and prevention of Zika virus disease
FE Online | October 9, 2018 6:18 PMAt present, there is no vaccine available to protect one against Zika virus disease, it becomes pertinent to protect yourself from mosquito bites.
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Scientists say first bio-electronic medicine developed; will speed healing of damaged nerve
PTI | October 9, 2018 2:59 PMScientists say they have developed the first bioelectronic medicine — an implantable, biodegradable wireless device that speeds nerve regeneration and improves the healing of a damaged nerve.
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Artificial Intelligence may predict Alzheimer’s five years in advance – here’s what study says
PTI | October 8, 2018 12:10 PMScientists — including one of Indian origin — have created an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm that can accurately predict whether a person’s cognitive decline will lead to Alzheimer’s disease in the next five years.
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Zika virus outbreak: Central team sent to Jaipur after 8 more people test positive for Zika infection
PTI | October 5, 2018 8:51 PMA five-member central team has been sent to Jaipur to review the situation and formulate a strategy to contain the outbreak of Zika virus in the Rajasthan capital after eight more persons, including three pregnant women, tested positive for the infection, a health ministry official said Friday.
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Vitamin D supplements may not boost bone health, says Lancet study
PTI | October 5, 2018 6:01 PMThe researchers say that clinical guidelines that continue to recommend vitamin D supplementation for bone health should be changed to reflect the best available evidence.
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Weight loss drug effective for diabetes remission: Study
IANS | October 5, 2018 1:58 PMIntake of lorcaserin — a weight-loss drug — can help decrease risk for diabetes, induce diabetes remission as well as reduce the risk of diabetes complications in obese and overweight patients, a study has found.
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Antibiotic may may kill dangerous skin cancer cells, says study
PTI | October 5, 2018 1:25 PMThe research, published in the journal Cell Chemical Biology, found the drug, called nifuroxazide, showed promise for complementing existing melanoma therapies.
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Feel sleepy during office hours? Study shows daytime naps help gain better insight
PTI | October 5, 2018 12:00 PMA short bout of sleep during the day may help weigh up pros and cons and gain insight before making a challenging decision, according to a study.
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Tracking indoor air quality can help mitigate home pollution, finds study
PTI | October 4, 2018 2:22 PMResearchers built a series of portable air quality monitors with Wi-Fi and connected them to a server. Three sensors were placed in each of six homes from four to 11 months in 2017 and 2018.
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MedAchievers partners with Venture India to launch $100 million healthcare fund
PTI | October 3, 2018 7:35 PMHealthcare platform MedAchievers Wednesday said it has partnered with business consultancy firm Venture India to launch a USD 100 million fund ‘MedAchievers Connect’ to fund cutting-edge research in healthcare in India.
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Crash diets linked to more belly fat, less muscle, says study
IANS | October 3, 2018 4:46 PMIf you are planning to take up extreme dieting or crash diets to cut that extra flab, think twice. According to a study, crash dieting would result in more belly fat and less muscle.
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