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IVI vision centre in Chennai to help underprivileged

Chennai [India], May 11 (ANI): India Vision Institute's screening and vision health programs received a shot in the arm today with the official launch of the IVI Vision Centre.

2018-05-11T05:37:41.107745+00:00 IST

Mass vaccinations can't prevent Ebola outbreaks

London [U.K.], May 10 (ANI): The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced a new Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Kongo. However, a recent research suggests prophylactic mass vaccination programmes are not a realistic option in the battle to prevent the disease.

2018-05-10T08:28:54.546449+00:00 IST

This technique can improve stroke patients' walking speed

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], May 10 (ANI): Those who are undergoing rehabilitation after a stroke can increase their walking speed through a technique of magnetic stimulation of the brain, a recent study suggests.

2018-05-10T07:59:25.404485+00:00 IST

Pointers to deal with post-traumatic stress disorder

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], May 10 (ANI): PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced something life-changing, be it shocking, scary, or dangerous event.

2018-05-10T07:30:19.462544+00:00 IST

Statin patients and their hearts

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], May 10 (ANI): Seems like, even the patients who consume the cholesterol-lowering drug, are not safe from heart risks.

2018-05-10T06:48:55.701821+00:00 IST

Irregular period cycle does not always mean pregnancy!

New Delhi [India], May 09 (ANI): The menstrual cycle, controlled by female hormones, is the regular natural change that occurs in a female body. But an irregular cycle is a signal that something isn't quite right, but it doesn't mean that you are pregnant.

2018-05-09T07:33:02.360492+00:00 IST

Here's how dementia patients can live a better life

London [U.K.], May 09 (ANI): Good relationships, social engagement, better everyday functioning, good physical and mental health, and high-quality care have been identified as some crucial factors linked to better quality of life for people with dementia, according to a study.

2018-05-09T07:01:14.993128+00:00 IST

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HPV vaccines could prevent cervical cancer

Washington D.C. [USA], May 9 (ANI): The human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccines protect against cervical cancer in young women, finds a study.

2018-05-09T06:44:47.294747+00:00 IST

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Here's what consuming more water does to kidney patients?

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], May 09 (ANI): Making patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) drink more water does not slow down the decline of their kidney function, suggests a recent research.

2018-05-09T06:26:38.570602+00:00 IST

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Study finds link between antipsychotic treatment during pregnancy, gestational diabetes

Washington D.C. [USA], May 8 (ANI): Antipsychotic drugs, which are used to treat bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other severe mental health disorders, are associated with increased risk of gestational diabetes in pregnant women, finds a study.

2018-05-08T08:01:41.439772+00:00 IST

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Over 1 lakh thalassemia patients die before they turn 20

New Delhi [India], May 8 (ANI): India is one of the worst thalassemia affected countries in the world with more than four crore carriers and over one lakh thalassaemia majors under blood transfusion every month.

2018-05-08T06:32:55.578792+00:00 IST

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New biomarker found for early diagnosis of lung cancer

Philadelphia [U.S.A.], May 08 (ANI): Patients with lung cancer have high levels of cytoskeleton-associated protein 4 (CKAP4) in their blood compared to healthy individuals, suggests a recent research.

2018-05-08T06:21:27.101715+00:00 IST

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Rohingya refugees, host communities being vaccinated against cholera

Cox's Bazar [Bangladesh], May 7 (ANI): A massive cholera vaccination campaign began on Monday to protect nearly one million Rohingyas and their host communities living in and around the refugee camps in Bangladesh, to prevent any potential outbreak during the ongoing monsoon season.

2018-05-07T09:50:15.313732+00:00 IST

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Menopause defines transformation in woman's life

New Delhi [India], May 7 (ANI): Menopause calls for a drastic change in woman's life as she grows from an adolescent to a teenager and then to a woman.

2018-05-07T07:57:24.401944+00:00 IST

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Is protein responsible for breast cancer?

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], May 07 (ANI): Some scientists have found a strong link between a certain protein to breast cancer.

2018-05-07T07:34:35.683502+00:00 IST

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Vaginal birth risky after cesarean?

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], May 07 (ANI): The question - is vaginal birth risky after having a cesarean in the previous pregnancy - has been plaguing mother's mind for a long time.

2018-05-07T07:23:40.977263+00:00 IST

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