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Delhi's AQI under 'very poor' category, residents concerned about rising h
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 10 (ANI): The air quality in the national capital continued to remain under the "very poor" category on Wednesday with the Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 382, as per the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).
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Study finds potatoes not linked to elevated heart health risk factors amon
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 28 (ANI): A new study has found that 9-17-year-old girls who consumed up to one cup of potatoes daily had no increased risk of becoming overweight or developing high blood pressure, dyslipidemia, or impaired fasting glucose.
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Higher levels of education, higher income mean better health for older adu
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Dublin [Ireland], October 11 (ANI): A new cross-national study comparing multimorbidity disease cluster patterns, prevalence and health risk factors across Ireland, England, The United States and Canada has revealed important findings that can have health implications for public health polic
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Weight fluctuations may increase health risks in adults with kidney diseas
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 15 (ANI): A recent study has linked weight fluctuations--or body mass index variability--to higher risks of cardiovascular-related problems and early death in adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
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Ultra-processed foods comprise 2/3 of calories in children, teen diets
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Massachusetts [US], August 14 (ANI): According to a new study from researchers at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, ultra-processed foods have become a larger part of kids' and teens' diets, which may be associated with health risks.
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AOC criticises 'cruel' 28-day quarantine for some Australian Olympians
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Sydney [Australia], August 11 (ANI): The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) on Wednesday stated that the South Australian Government's decision to ignore expert medical advice and the decision of the National Cabinet by imposing a 28 day period for returning Australian Olympians poses a sign
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Ultra-processed foods comprise 2/3 of calories in children, teen diets: St
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Massachusetts [US], August 11 (ANI): According to a new study from researchers at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, ultra-processed foods have become a larger part of kids' and teens' diets, which may be associated with health risks.
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Postmenopausal women can dance their way to better health: Study
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 28 (ANI): Women often struggle with managing their weight and other health risk factors, such as high cholesterol, once they transition through menopause. A new study suggests that dancing may effectively lower cholesterol levels, improve fitness and body composition an
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Hongkongers determined to hold Tiananmen crackdown vigil despite police ba
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Hong Kong, June 1 (ANI): For the second straight year, Hong Kong police have cited public health risks from the COVID-19 pandemic to ban the annual Tiananmen vigil held on June 4. Despite this, many people are determined to hold it one way or the other.
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Study reveals mother-to-newborn COVID-19 infection rates are low but indir
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Boston [US], April 23 (ANI): While mother-to-newborn transmission of the virus is rare, newborns of expectant mothers with COVID-19 can suffer indirect adverse health risks as a result of worsening maternal COVID-19 illness - suggest the findings of a new study.
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Study identifies long-term weight retention, associated health risks in ob
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
London [UK], April 15 (ANI): UK adults who are overweight or obese retain their weight over time, which is associated with an increased risk of health complications and death, according to a study.
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Entrepreneurship and Social Change: A blended approach by Kavach Mask
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 19 (ANI/SRV Media): According to a WHO survey, air pollution is a major contributor to human deaths with more than 4.2 million deaths every year. WHO reported that poor air quality is one of the world's largest indirect health risks.
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