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Air pollution linked to high blood pressure, heart diseases in children; s
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 5 (ANI): A meta-analysis of 14 air pollution studies from around the world found that exposure to high levels of air pollutants during childhood increases the likelihood of high blood pressure in children and adolescents, and their risk for high blood pressure as adults,
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Pulse oximeters more useful in COVID screening for older adults, new study
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 4 (ANI): People have become accustomed to having their temperature checked during the pandemic because fever is a key indicator of COVID-19. New research led by researchers at Washington State University proposes that taking a temperature is a less useful indicator of in
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In medieval Britain, cancer cases around ten times higher than previously
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Cambridge [England], May 2 (ANI): Between 9-14 per cent of adults in medieval Britain had cancer at the time of their death, suggests the first study to use x-rays and CT scans to detect evidence of the disease among the skeletal remains of a pre-industrial population.
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Researchers say adults over 50 should be screened for cannabis use
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 1 (ANI): A recent research revealed that older people who use cannabis to relieve or treat health problems are failing to discuss their substance use with doctors.
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Six adults, four children in family test COVID positive: Ashwin's wife Pri
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 30 (ANI): Seasoned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's wife Prithi on Friday revealed that their kids have tested positive for coronavirus.
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Study: Cancer cases in medieval Britain around ten times higher than previ
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Cambridge [England], April 30 (ANI): The first study to use x-rays and CT scans to detect evidence of cancer among the skeletal remains of a pre-industrial population suggests that between 9-14 per cent of adults in medieval Britain had the disease at the time of their death.
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Study: Older adults found resilience during pandemic through community, hu
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 30 (ANI): Older adults were significantly affected by isolation and stress during Oregon's initial COVID-19 lockdown last spring, but they were also able to find connection and meaning in community, new hobbies and time for themselves, a recent Oregon State University
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Karnataka has not achieved its target of vaccinating people above 45 years
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 30 (ANI): Former Chief Minister and Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Thursday said Karnataka Health Department has not achieved the target of vaccinating people above 45 years and there is likely to be delay in vaccination of all adults that is scheduled
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Centre should ensure there is no shortage of vaccines from May 1, says Tel
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 29 (ANI): Congress leader and former MP Ponnam Prabhakar on Thursday said that the Centre should take steps to ensure that there is no vaccine shortage from May 1 when vaccination opens for all adults in the country.
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We are ready for large registrations, app will provide information on pric
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 28 (ANI): With registration having opened for all adults for COVID-19 vaccination on Wednesday, National Health Authority CEO RS Sharma has said the CoWin app and designated platforms will display the prices given by different entities and which hospital is offering
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Study: Youngsters who experience bullying more likely to fantasise about c
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New York [US], April 28 (ANI): According to the findings of a new study, experiencing bullying and forms of aggression in late adolescence and early adulthood is linked to a marked increase in the likelihood of having daydreams or fantasies about hurting or killing people.
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Infant cardiac surgery associated with adult hypertension risk
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 25 (ANI): In a recent research, scientists have discovered that while surgery to congenital heart disease (CHD) within 10 years after birth may restore young hearts to healthy function, it might also be associated with an increased risk of hypertension, high blood pres
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