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'PM Modi in Singapore commended the work we are doing in rural India'

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 2 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while in Singapore, visited the India-Singapore Enterprise and Innovation Exhibition, where he was presented with a demonstration on how a group of Indian doctors have been delivering a high standard of care to the country's most remote communities.

2018-06-02T09:00:39.093129+00:00 IST

No, nail treatments do not affect patient's oxygen levels

Washington D.C. [USA], June 2 (ANI): Despite widespread concern, a recent study shows nail treatments - such as acrylic nails or nail polishes - do not affect the readings of patients' oxygen levels.

2018-06-02T07:10:04.606137+00:00 IST

Virtual reality sessions helpful in reducing anxiety

Washington D.C. [USA], June 2 (ANI): Virtual reality sessions can help reduce anxiety levels and thereby improve pregnancy rate of women having fertility treatment, finds a study.

2018-06-02T06:48:51.924006+00:00 IST

Why does glucose make you fat?

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], June 01 (ANI): A team of scientists has explored the reasons behind why glucose is fattening.

2018-06-01T07:45:31.848166+00:00 IST

Feel hungry always? Here's the reason

Washington D.C. [USA], June 1 (ANI): If you've got an appetite that won't subside, here's the reason.

2018-06-01T07:31:28.873821+00:00 IST

Walk faster, live longer

Washington D.C. [USA], June 1 (ANI): Did you know! According to a study, walking faster could make you live longer.

2018-06-01T06:40:43.025757+00:00 IST

Lack of Vitamin D can lead to miscarriage

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], May 31 (ANI): Turns out, insufficient vitamin D is not only detrimental to bone health, but also important for maintaining pregnancy.

2018-05-31T07:14:14.867969+00:00 IST

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Syngene International, Zumutor Biologics announce health-linked partnership

Bengaluru [India], May 31 (ANI): Syngene International, a research company, has entered into a non-exclusive partnering agreement with Zumutor Biologics, an emerging immuno-oncology company, to access Zumutor's proprietary naïve human phage/yeast display library.

2018-05-31T05:49:12.730479+00:00 IST

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World No Tobacco Day: India among top 4 users of tobacco

New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): Tobacco is one of the most common and preferred forms of addiction. Even though scientific evidences have revealed its harmful health effects, the use of tobacco in different forms has seen a dramatic increase, especially in the developing countries.

2018-05-31T05:28:58.929425+00:00 IST

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A ray of hope for smokers!

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], May 30 (ANI): Just because you stopped smoking years ago doesn't mean you're out of the woods when it comes to developing lung cancer. However, there is still a ray of hope.

2018-05-30T09:12:28.535318+00:00 IST

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Experts call for screening of heart defects among newborns

New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): According to the National Family Health Survey, the infant mortality rate (IMR) in India stands at 34 per 1000 live births. About 10 percent of these infant deaths can be attributed to congenital heart diseases (CHD) alone.

2018-05-30T08:42:15.776448+00:00 IST

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Indian men at risk of cardiovascular disease due to tobacco

New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): Globally, tobacco use results in death for 50 percent of its users, who account for over nine percent of the world's population today.

2018-05-30T08:30:44.978000+00:00 IST

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Young women at high genetic risk of breast cancer

Washington D.C. [United States], May 30 (ANI): Some women at their young age can be at a high lifetime risk of breast cancer.

2018-05-30T07:44:03.719759+00:00 IST

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Sex hormone levels linked to heart disease in women

Washington D.C. [USA], May 29 (ANI): Sex hormone levels may affect risk of cardiovascular disease in post-menopausal women, according to a study.

2018-05-29T07:34:05.217189+00:00 IST

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Most vitamins, mineral supplements have no health benefits

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], May 29 (ANI): Turns out, most popular vitamin and mineral supplements provide no health benefit, contrary to popular belief.

2018-05-29T04:50:51.526142+00:00 IST

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Working Indian population at growing risk of osteoarthritis

New Delhi [India], May 28 (ANI): Osteoarthritis is the second most common rheumatologic problem and the most frequent joint disease with a prevalence of 22 percent to 39 percent in India.

2018-05-28T06:50:33.286638+00:00 IST

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Study finds no link between HPV vaccine, autoimmune disorders

Washington D.C. [USA], May 28 (ANI): The vaccination against Humanpapilloma Virus (HPV) does not increase the risk of autoimmune disorders, according to a study.

2018-05-28T06:33:09.598418+00:00 IST

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Counseling for pregnant women gets personalized

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], May 27 (ANI): New chromosome study can lead to personalised counseling of pregnant women, claims a team of researchers.

2018-05-27T08:58:47.824324+00:00 IST

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Twisted tales of alcohol, genes, and heart failure

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], May 27 (ANI): Turns out, strong links have been revealed among heart health, genes, and alcohol.

2018-05-27T08:58:47.816707+00:00 IST

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New technique to combat cancer

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], May 27 (ANI): A group of scientists has worked to develop a new technique in order to fine-tune cancer treatment.

2018-05-27T08:28:36.919799+00:00 IST

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New tech can help patients with deadly lung disease

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], May 27 (ANI): Developing new medicines to treat pulmonary fibrosis, one of the most common and serious forms of lung disease, is not easy.

2018-05-27T07:01:22.380631+00:00 IST