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Social interaction promotes optimal ageing in older persons: Research
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
A new study followed over 7000 middle-aged and older Canadians for three years to investigate if higher levels of social activity were linked to better long-term health. They observed that those who participated in volunteer work and leisure activities were more likely to retain excellent he
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Israeli envoy Gilon distributes gifts to children battling critical illnes
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
In an event marked for a noble cause, the Israel embassy in New Delhi here hosted children battling critical illnesses on Thursday.
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NHRC issues notice to Bihar Chief Secretary over illness of 150 children a
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Thursday issued notice to the Chief Secretary, Government of Bihar over the reported illness of about 150 children after consuming Mid-Day-Meal at a government school in West Champaran.
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Poorly insulated nerve cells promote Alzheimer's disease in old age: Study
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Alzheimer's disease, an irreversible type of dementia, is the most common neurological illness in the world. Age is the most important risk factor for Alzheimer's disease, although why is unknown. Myelin, the insulating membrane that surrounds nerve cells in the brain, is known to deteriorat
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Study suggests promising treatment for tinnitus
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Tinnitus, or the ringing, buzzing, or hissing sound of silence, can range from mildly bothersome to completely severe in some people. Tinnitus affects up to 15 per cent of individuals in the United States, with over 40 per cent of patients having the illness continuously and actively seeking
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World No.1 Iga Swiatek awarded walkover, progresses into quarter-final of
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Polish tennis player, Iga Swiatek progresses into the quarter-finals of the French Open after her Ukrainian opponent Lesia Tsurenko withdrew from the match because of illness on Tuesday. Iga Swiatek will face American Coco Gauff in the quarter-final.
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Study reveals possible target for treating neuropsychiatric disorders in t
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Throughout development and adolescence, the brain is constantly changing. Neuropsychiatric illnesses, such as schizophrenia, frequently emerge in early adulthood. During this stage of development, the dopamine system, which is required for cognitive processing and decision-making, begins to
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Study reveals facility dogs in children's hospitals benefit both patients
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The most profound impacts of HFDs were observed in terminal care and patient cooperation, with 73% of respondents reporting that HFDs were "very often" or "always" beneficial in providing palliative care during the terminal phase.
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Study finds how obesity increases mental disorders risk throughout life
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Obesity increases the likelihood of having mental illnesses considerably. This applies to all age groups, with women having a higher risk of most diseases than males, according to a recent study conducted by the Complexity Science Hub and the Medical University of Vienna.
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Afghanistan: 2 deaths reported from Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever in No
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Local Balkh officials said that incidents of this illness were rising in the country's north, and they urged religious leaders and the media to warn people about the dangers associated with the disease's spread.
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Poor eating habits among students may lead to lifetime of illness: Study
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Dr Joan Bottorff, a Professor at UBCO's School of Nursing, is one of several international researchers who published a multi-site study on university students' eating habits. Almost 12,000 medical students from 31 Chinese universities took part in the study, which sought to investigate the r
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Student's poor eating habits may lead to lifetime of illness: Study
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
A UBC Okanagan researcher warns that bad eating habits developed during post-secondary study might lead to future health problems including obesity, respiratory ailments, and depression.
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