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Health News
Art therapy may lower pain, anxiety in cancer patients, says study
PTI | April 20, 2018 4:42 PM
A brief bedside art therapy may improve mood and decrease the levels of pain and anxiety in patients with cancer, a study claims.
Big development in cancer diagnosis: Chip-based blood test could replace painful bone biopsy
IANS | April 20, 2018 3:00 PMDays of using painful bone biopsies to diagnose and treat certain cancers may be numbered as researchers have found that a simple blood test that uses a plastic chip about the size of a credit card can do the job.
Vitamin D deficiency may up diabetes risk, says study
PTI | April 20, 2018 3:11 PMEating fatty fish can benefit heart health, says study
PTI | April 19, 2018 3:43 PMCancer symptoms: Artificial moles could serve as early warning system
PTI | April 19, 2018 1:08 PMBig breakthrough: Protein linked to breast cancer identified
PTI | April 19, 2018 1:14 PMWhy is HIV still not a curable disease? This Trinity College study sheds some light
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Art therapy may lower pain, anxiety in cancer patients, says study
PTI | April 20, 2018 4:42 PMA brief bedside art therapy may improve mood and decrease the levels of pain and anxiety in patients with cancer, a study claims.
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Vitamin D deficiency may up diabetes risk, says study
PTI | April 20, 2018 3:11 PMPeople deficient in vitamin D may be at a significantly greater risk of developing diabetes, a study has found.
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Big development in cancer diagnosis: Chip-based blood test could replace painful bone biopsy
IANS | April 20, 2018 3:00 PMDays of using painful bone biopsies to diagnose and treat certain cancers may be numbered as researchers have found that a simple blood test that uses a plastic chip about the size of a credit card can do the job.
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Eating fatty fish can benefit heart health, says study
PTI | April 19, 2018 3:43 PMEating fatty fish can boost the size and change the shape of good cholesterol and make them beneficial for heart health, a study has found.
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Why is HIV still not a curable disease? This Trinity College study sheds some light
IANS | April 18, 2018 6:31 PMScientists have discovered how HIV virus avoids elimination from the immune system, a finding which could pave the way for the cure for over 40 million people infected worldwide.
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Minnesota’s Mayo Clinic study says anaesthesia does not lower IQ in children
IANS | April 18, 2018 2:28 PMThere is no evidence to prove that children below three years of age who were given anaesthesia had lower intelligence level than those who did not have it, say researchers.
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Medical marvel! Man with three faces Jerome Hamon becomes first to get two face transplants
Associated Press | April 18, 2018 2:13 PMIn a medical first, a French surgeon says he has performed a second face transplant on the same patient _ who is now doing well and even spent a recent weekend in Brittany.
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Suffering from high BP? After taking medicine listen to classical music as it enhances effect of anti-hypertensive drugs
IANS | April 18, 2018 1:20 PMIf you are suffering from high blood pressure, listening to classical music in addition to taking your medicines may give you some added advantage as researchers have found that music significantly enhances the effect of anti-hypertensive drugs.
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Beware! This may be causing obesity in your child, says UK study
PTI | April 17, 2018 5:50 PMParents, take note! Children who get less than the recommended amount of sleep for their age are at a higher risk of developing obesity, a study has found.
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Drinking coffee, tea may cut risk of heart flutter, stroke
PTI | April 17, 2018 3:35 PMDrinking coffee and tea can reduce abnormal heart rhythms, which is known to cause strokes, a study has found.
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Getting suicidal thoughts? This nasal spray can help fight depression, says study
PTI | April 16, 2018 11:24 AMA novel nasal spray of ketamine – often misused as a party drug – can rapidly treat symptoms of major depression, and suicidal thoughts, a study has found.
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Want to binge on mangoes this summer? Experts have some warning for you
PTI | April 15, 2018 2:36 PMAlthough the blazing sun and the sweltering heat make life unbearable during the summer in India, the season also brings along its share of goodies and perks, with mango possibly being the best of them! The delectable and succulent ‘king of fruits’ not only serves as a sweet dish in itself when it is ripe, but is also used in several delicacies, desserts and beverages.
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Drinking is injurious to health! Consuming alcohol regularly could take years off your life
PTI | April 14, 2018 12:56 PMAccording to the research, drinking more alcohol is associated with a higher risk of stroke, fatal aneurysm, heart failure and death.
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Health alert! 88% Delhiites suffer from Vitamin D deficiency, survey reveals
ANI | April 13, 2018 9:23 PMAbout 8 in 10 people in Delhi suffer from Vitamin D deficiency, which causes chronic muscle pain, spasms, low energy levels, and depression, an ASSOCHAM Healthcare Committee report revealed. According to the ASSOCHAM, around 88% percent of Delhi’s population has a Vitamin D level, which is less than normal.
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Not just heart, sitting is bad for your brain too – Here is why
ANI | April 13, 2018 9:23 PMExcessive sitting is bad for your physical health – and your brain too, finds a new study. According to scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles, the sedentary behaviour could influence brain health.
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Here’s the reason why you feel thirsty after drinking alcohol
ANI | April 13, 2018 9:23 PMHere’s the reason why you feel thirsty after drinking alcohol or consuming sugar. UT Southwestern researchers, in their study, have identified a hormone that acts on the brain to increase the desire to drink water in response to specific nutrient stresses that can cause dehydration.
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This Mediterranean-style diet can help improve gut microbe diversity, great for your liver
ANI | April 13, 2018 3:24 PMA Mediterranean style diet – known to be good for the heart – could also be beneficial for patients with liver cirrhosis as it is said to improve gut microbial diversity.
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Punjab model to cure hepatitis C infection
PTI | April 13, 2018 3:22 PMA decentralised care and the provision of free direct-acting antiviral agents (DAAs) can produce high rates of cure among people with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, according to a large-scale study conducted in India.
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Do you sit for long hours? It may increase dementia risk: UCLA study
PTI | April 13, 2018 3:12 PMSitting for too long may increase the risk of dementia in middle-aged adults, according to scientists, including one of Indian origin.
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Here is why alcohol, sugar lead to thirst
PTI | April 13, 2018 2:45 PMScientists have identified a hormone that acts on the brain to stimulate thirst in response to sugar and alcohol, thereby preventing dehydration.
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Revealed! What will happen if cigarette prices witness 50% increase?
PTI | April 12, 2018 10:23 PMA fifty per cent hike in cigarette prices would lead to about 450 million years of life gained across thirteen middle-income countries, including India, from smoking cessation, a new study has claimed.
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These people have less body fat, finds study
PTI | April 12, 2018 3:32 PMPeople who have a ‘sweet tooth’ gene variation, that makes them crave and eat more sugar, are likely to have less body fat than others, a study has found.
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Yoga benefits: Are your kids stressed? Take them to yoga classes for cure, US study says
PTI | April 12, 2018 3:24 PMYoga benefits: Participating in yoga and mindfulness activities at school helps relieve stress and anxiety in young children, improving their wellbeing and emotional health, a study has found.
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Researchers discover new class of drugs that may help tackle resistant cancers
PTI | April 11, 2018 3:41 PMResearchers have discovered a new class of drugs that could help treat cancer patients who no longer respond to existing therapies.
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FSSAI for assembly in schools around noon-time to address Vitamin D deficiency
PTI | April 9, 2018 8:29 PMFood safety regulator FSSAI today launched an unique initiative ‘Project Dhoop’ to encourage schools to shift their morning assembly to around noon-time, mainly between 11 am to 1 pm, to ensure maximum absorption of Vitamin D in students through natural sunlight.
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Breast cancer treatment: IIT Ropar develops fast, non-contact method for early detection
PTI | April 9, 2018 7:18 PMA new “fast, painless and non-contact” way for early detection of breast cancer in women of all ages including pregnant or nursing has been developed by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Ropar, its researchers have claimed.
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New cure for cancer? Berry pigments may help treat the deadly disease, finds study
PTI | April 9, 2018 3:33 PMPigments in berries can help regulate a key enzyme in cancer cells, according to a study that opens up new avenues for treating the deadly disease.
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