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Study says weekly muscle strengthening activity is linked to lower death r
Updated : 4 years ago IST
London [UK], March 5 (ANI): A recent study has found that 30 to 60 minutes of muscle-strengthening activity every week is linked to a 10-20 per cent lower risk of death from all causes, and from cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer, in particular.
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Spark causes fire in Saharanpur-Delhi passenger train, says Railway offic
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Meerut (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 5 (ANI): The Divisional Railway Manager, Dimpy Garg on Saturday informed that the preliminary investigation suggests the fire in the Saharanpur-Delhi passenger train started with a spark in the fourth coach of the train, however, the exact reason is yet
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Second Indian dies in Ukraine in two days, student passed away due to natu
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New Delhi [India], March 2 (ANI): Another Indian student has died in Ukraine, amid the ongoing violence due to Russia's military operation.
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World Birth Defects Day: WHO seeks to raise awareness, intensifies measure
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New Delhi [India], March 2 (ANI): The World Health Organization has defined birth defects as structural or functional anomalies (for example, metabolic disorders) that occur during intrauterine life. They can be identified during pregnancy, at birth and at times, detected only later. Birth d
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Study finds burden of osteoarthritis across the globe persistently high
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Atlanta (Georgia) [US], March 2 (ANI): A recent analysis has found that osteoarthritis (a chronic joint disease that causes pain, disability, and loss of function) has remained a major public health concern worldwide in recent years. Although osteoarthritis is more common in older people, ma
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COVID-19 infection can be detected in breath tests: Study
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Gothenburg [Sweden], February 23 (ANI): According to a new study, traces of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that causes COVID-19 can be detected in microscopically small fluid droplets exhaled during a very short time span.
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Steroid treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy may depend on time of d
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Ohio [US], February 22 (ANI): Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a rare genetic condition that causes progressive muscle weakness and other systemic damage. Every year, about 20,000 children are diagnosed with it. Now, a new study has reported that the time of day for providing the drug may be c
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Popular movie Ice Cream 2 directed by Nikky Batra features Abhiishek Mohta
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New Delhi [India], February 17 (ANI/ATK): An experienced Casting Director turned actor, Abhiishek Mohta is all set to debut his acting career with a lead role in Ice Cream 2. The movie is directed by Nikky Batra.
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Researchers call for greater clarity on what constitutes 'mental health pr
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Bath [England], February 14 (ANI): Theoretical models refer to a theory, or a set of theories, which seek to explain how an issue should be understood and responded to. A model for mental health problems refers to the causes and characteristics of the condition. Now, a new review of the theo
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Infusion of 3D cellular structures has potential to repair damaged intesti
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], February 14 (ANI): Ulcerative colitis, the inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation and ulcers (sores) in the digestive tract, also affects the innermost lining of the colon and rectum. It can be a debilitating condition and can sometimes lead to life-threaten
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Study shows keto diet could enhance pancreatic cancer therapy
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], February 14 (ANI): A diet high in fat and low in carbohydrates (sugars) that causes the body to break down fat into molecules is called ketones, or 'keto' diet. A recent preclinical study led by Ludwig Cancer Research has demonstrated that a common weight-loss diet could
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Tripura: Deforestation, rubber plantations rise leads to primate habitat c
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Agartala (Tripura) [India], February 13 (ANI): Massive deforestation and increase in rubber plantations in Tripura have emerged as the major causes of change in the habitat of non-human primates as well as cases of monkey-human conflict in certain parts of Tripura, according to a study.
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