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New Covid-19 variant EG.5 on the rise in US
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
New Covid-19 variant EG.5 is on the rise in the US. The variant is causing about 17 per cent of the new Covid-19 cases in the country compared to 16 per cent for the next most common lineage, XBB.1.16, according to the latest estimates from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
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J-K: Scientist Nawab John Dar nominated for Sigma Xi Full Membership for g
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Driven by a fervent passion for unraveling the complexities of the human brain, Kashmiri-born scientist Dr Nawab John Dar has honed his expertise in neurodegenerative disorders, with a notable focus on Alzheimer's disease.
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Study reveals how lack of sleep associated with cardiovascular disease in
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Whether it's work or recreation that keeps us from getting enough shut-eye during the week, hoping we can compensate by sleeping in on weekends is a mistake. According to new research led by Penn State, when sleep is limited to five hours per night, cardiovascular health measures such as hea
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Electrical activity between skin cells may influence melanoma initiation:
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
In preclinical studies, the transfer of a neurotransmitter from melanocytes to keratinocytes altered electrical activity and encouraged the onset of melanoma
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Study shows walking fewer than 5,000 steps, lower risk of death
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The research, released in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, found that walking 2337 steps a day cut the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease in half and that walking at least 3967 steps a day started to lower the risk of dying from any cause. In addition, the analysis indi
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Noted Malayalam filmmaker Siddique passes away, condolences pour in
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The renowned filmmaker and screenwriter was admitted to Amrita Hospital with chronic liver disease and bronchopneumonia.
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Study reveals how brain stimulation improves gait function in Parkinson’s
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Patients with Parkinson's disease (PD), an illness that affects millions of people worldwide, experience gait-related abnormalities that significantly lower their quality of life. Despite the existence of numerous pharmaceutical, surgical, and rehabilitative treatments, their efficacy is con
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Researchers discover possible biomarker of multiple sclerosis disease
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The diagnostic "multiple sclerosis" covers a wide range of conditions, each requiring a unique course of therapy, as has been known for some time. A potential new MS-like illness has now been identified and its diagnosis has been clarified by researchers from the University of Basel and the
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High level of protein used to exclude heart attack may signal risk of deat
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to research published in the journal Heart, a high level of troponin, a protein typically used to rule out the possibility of a heart attack in patients with chest pain, may signal a higher risk of death from any cause within the next two years, even in the absence of known or susp
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Air pollution linked to higher mental health service of dementia patients:
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Exposure to relatively high levels of air pollution is associated with increased use of community mental health services by people with dementia, according to a large long-term study published in the open-access journal BMJ Mental Health.
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Study gives insights into high incidence of youth with risk factors for ca
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Due to high demand and limited resources, a child with risk factors for heart disease (high blood pressure, obesity, etc.) may have to wait nearly a year to see a cardiologist in the United States today. This is valuable time that could be spent controlling their diseases and preventing a he
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Lifestyle changes can reduce risk of cardiovascular disease in rural women
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
While interacting with the people, Dr. Sushil stated that Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for rural women. Lifestyle change interventions in group settings focused on increasing physical activity and improving nutrition have been shown to help reduce the risk of CV
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